Dr. Dilip Gopalakrishnan is a highly experienced Brain & Spine Surgeon based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an impressive career spanning over 16 years in the field of neurosurgery and spine surgery. He is dedicated to providing expert care and advanced treatment solutions in the management of complex neurological conditions and spinal disorders. His areas of expertise include craniotomy for tumor removal, spinal fusion surgery, and the treatment of spinal cord injuries, brain tumors, and related conditions. As a member of the Apollo medical group, Dr. Gopalakrishnan is recognized for his expertise in complex neurological conditions and surgical techniques. He is instrumental in developing collaboration between orthopedic and neurosurgeons to create a comprehensive spine care team. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, ensuring effective communication with a diverse patient population — a significant advantage for international patients seeking world-class spine and brain surgery in India. Dr. Gopalakrishnan has held academic and clinical positions at prestigious institutions both in India and abroad, including a visiting clinical fellowship at the University of Nottingham/Queens Medical Centre, UK, and at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital attached to the University of Paris. He has also served as a Professor before joining Apollo.
He is a member of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, and Bangalore Orthopaedic Society.
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