Dr. Raghuram Gopalakrishnan

Director & Senior Consultant, Head of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery


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Qualifications & Education:

  • MBBS – M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore (Bangalore University)
  • DNB (Neurosurgery) – Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai (National Board of Examinations)
  • Fellowship in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery – Tokyo Medical University, Japan
  • FAANS – Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Areas of Expertise:

  • Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders
  • Neuromodulation (Spinal Cord Stimulation, Sacral Neuromodulation, Intrathecal Pumps)
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Complex Brain Surgery (Skull Base & Endoscopic Neurosurgery)
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Endoscopic Spine Surgery
  • Neurotrauma & Vascular Neurosurgery
  • Brain tumour surgery

Professional Experience:

  • Director & Senior Consultant, Head of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery – Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore
  • Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon – Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore
  • Consultant Neurosurgeon – Columbia Asia Hospitals, Bangalore
  • Consultant Neurosurgeon – BGS Global Hospitals, Bangalore
  • Senior Registrar – Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai
  • Senior Resident – Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai

Academic Achievements:

  • University Second Rank Holder
  • Best Outgoing Student – M.S. Ramaiah Medical College
  • Recipient of 4 Gold Medals (2 University, 2 College)

Research & Academic Contributions:

  • Dissertation: Surgical Treatment of Pituitary Tumours through the Transsphenoidal Route
  • Research Work: Stem Cells in Spinal Cord Injury
  • Principal Investigator in pilot study on Infrascanner for early detection of intracranial haematomas
  • Presented papers and chaired sessions in multiple national & international neurosurgical conferences
  • Faculty and invited speaker at WSSFN (World Society for Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery), GAPIO, Ain Shams University Conference (Egypt 2023), Sri Lankan Neurosurgery Conference, and ISSFN Meeting (India 2023)
  • Invited guest speaker in WSSFN 2024 (Chicago), AASSFN (Beijing), and MSSFN (Istanbul) in 2025
  • Organising Secretary of The Neuromodulation Society of India Conference in Bangalore, attended by international and national leaders and delegates

Memberships & Fellowships:

  • Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS)
  • Member, World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (WSSFN)
  • Member, Neurological Society of India
  • Board of Directors, Asian Australasian Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (AASSFN)
  • Executive Board Member, Indian Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ISSFN)

Awards & Recognition:

  • Invited International Faculty at global neurosurgical platforms in Japan, Korea, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Chicago, Beijing, and Istanbul
  • Recognised for pioneering work in Functional Neurosurgery & Neuromodulation in India

Clinical Interests:

  • Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia & Tremors
  • Neuromodulation for Pain & Spasticity
  • Minimally Invasive Brain & Spine Surgery
  • Skull Base Surgery & Neuroendoscopy
  • Endoscopic Spine Surgery
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Dr. Raghuram Gopalakrishnan is Director & Senior Consultant and Head of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura. He specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), epilepsy surgery, stereotactic neurosurgery, movement disorder surgery, Parkinson’s disease surgery, brain tumour surgery, spine surgery, and advanced functional neurosurgical procedures. With extensive expertise in managing complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions, Dr. Raghuram Gopalakrishnan focuses on precision-driven surgical care, minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques, and advanced neurological rehabilitation support.


People searching for the Best Neurosurgeon in Mahadevapura, DBS Specialist in Bangalore, Functional Neurosurgeon Near Me, or Brain and Spine Specialist Near Whitefield can consult Dr. Raghuram Gopalakrishnan for Parkinson’s disease surgery, epilepsy surgery, brain tumour treatment, stereotactic neurosurgery, spine procedures, and advanced neurological care. His expertise also includes movement disorder surgery, minimally invasive neurosurgical interventions, and long-term management of complex brain and spine conditions tailored to individual patient needs.

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