Dr. K Kartik Revanappa

Professional Summary

Dr. K Kartik Revanappa is a highly accomplished Consultant Neurosurgeon based in Bangalore, India, with a remarkable 25 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery. He specializes in neuro-oncology, neurovascular surgery, and advanced minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques, bringing exceptional expertise to the treatment of complex brain and spine conditions. His extensive training across premier institutions in India and internationally has equipped him with a distinguished skill set in managing a wide spectrum of neurological disorders. Dr. Revanappa has performed over 1,000 neurosurgical procedures, including brain tumor surgeries, spinal cord surgeries, spinal stabilization procedures, and various minimally invasive interventions. He is deeply committed to academic advancement in neurosurgery, as evidenced by his extensive portfolio of research publications in high-impact journals and active participation in national and international neurosurgical conferences. His memberships in leading professional bodies, including the Neurological Society of India and the Neurological Surgeons' Society of India, reflect his standing among peers in the neurosurgical community. With a warm, patient-centered approach and a strong commitment to clinical excellence, Dr. Revanappa is an excellent choice for international patients seeking advanced neurosurgical care in India.

Specializations

• Neurosurgery

Procedures & Expertise

• Brain Tumor Resection
• Brain Tumor Removal
• Glioma Surgery
• Meningioma Surgery
• Skull Base Tumor Surgery
• Pituitary Tumor Surgery
• Brain Aneurysm Clipping
• Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Surgery
• Spinal Tumor Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Cervical Spine Surgery
• Lumbar Spine Surgery

Education & Qualifications

• MBBS — Medical degree
• MS (General Surgery)— Master of Surgery
• MCh (Neurosurgery)— Super-specialty degree in Neurosurgery
• DNB (Neurosurgery) — Diplomate of the National Board in Neurosurgery
• MNAMS — Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences

Fellowships

• Fellowship in Neurovascular Surgery— Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan (Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship)
• Fellowship in Stereotaxy — University of Alberta, Canada

Hospital Affiliations

• Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, Bangalore
• CNS Clinics, Jayanagar, Bangalore

Awards & Recognition

• Life Member of the Neurological Society of India (NSI)
• Life Member and Fellow of the Neurological Surgeons' Society of India
• Best Outgoing Student Award — MCh in Neurosurgery, NIMHANS (1998)
• MNAMS — Elected Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Japanese Government (Monbusho/MEXT) Scholarship for Neurovascular Surgery Fellowship in Japan
• First Prize at CNS Conference, Bangalore (2017) — Publication on brain tumors
• Multiple oral and poster presentations awarded at national and international neurosurgery conferences

Memberships

• Neurological Society of India (NSI) — Life Member
• Neurological Surgeons' Society of India — Life Member and Fellow
• Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology
• National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)

Research & Publications

Dr. Revanappa has authored numerous research publications in peer-reviewed international and national journals, covering topics including neurovascular surgery, brain tumor management, cervical spondylotic myelopathy, spinal cord tumors, and outcomes of neurosurgical interventions. He has presented extensively at conferences organized by the Neurological Society of India, the Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, among others.