About Doctor
- Dr. Bopanna K. M. is a distinguished neurosurgeon based in Bengaluru, India.
- He is currently holding leadership positions at Manipal Hospitals, as the Head of the Department and Consultant in Neurosurgery.
- He is a Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) and holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree, having further specialized in paediatric neurosurgery through a fellowship.
- His additional fellowship and membership with esteemed organizations like the Neurological Society of India (NSI) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) demonstrate his commitment to advancements in neurosurgery.
- With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Bopanna is particularly known for his expertise in brain tumor surgery, having performed more than 6,000 neurosurgeries, including complex cases involving brain tumors and aneurysms.
- Utilizing intraoperative cortical stimulation-guided monitoring techniques, he optimizes patient outcomes during intricate brain tumor procedures.
- Dr. Bopanna excels in paediatric neurosurgery, obtaining international fellowship experience at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, enhancing his understanding of treating neurological diseases in children.
- He has performed over 80 successful cases and specializing in minimally invasive approaches for epilepsy, brain, and spine disorders.
- His notable achievement was being part of the team that separated the spinal cord of internationally acclaimed conjoined twins in Bangalore in 2007, showcasing his surgical expertise.
- Dr. Bopanna has received prestigious recognition, notably from the joint committee of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), acknowledging his contributions.
- He speaks English, Kannada, and Hindi.
