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Dr. Sachin GR

Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon · Brain & Spine Surgery Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
🥇 MBBS – 3 Gold Medals
MS – KIMS Hubli
MCh Neurosurgery – PGIMER
MCh Neurosurgery – PGIMER
Fellowship Endoscopic Spine 🇰🇷 Seoul

🟢 15+ Years Experience 🟢 3 MBBS Gold Medals 🟢 PGIMER Chandigarh Trained🟢 20+ Publications 🟢 DNB Teacher & Examiner

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👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Sachin GR

Dr. Sachin GR is a renowned Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon trained from the prestigious PGIMER Chandigarh with more than 15 years of experience in operating on the brain and spine. A 3-time MBBS Gold Medallist from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary (2006), he completed his MS in Surgery at Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli (2011), and his MCh in Neurosurgery at PGIMER Chandigarh (2015).

He completed a Clinical Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery at Osaka City University, Japan (2017) under the legendary Prof. Kenji Ohata and Dr. Takeo Goto; Pediatric Neurosurgery at SickKids Hospital, Toronto, Canada (2019); holds a Neuroendoscopy Fellowship from India; recently trained in Monoportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Seoul, South Korea; and completed Spine Oncology observation in Milan, Italy (2024) under Dr. Alessandro Luzzai.

Dr. Sachin GR has more than 20 peer-reviewed publications in journals including World Neurosurgery, Acta Neurochirurgica, Stroke (AHA), Neurosurgical Focus, Spine, and British Journal of Neurosurgery. He is a reviewer for World Neurosurgery, a DNB teacher and examiner, and has served as Faculty at NEUROENDOCON 2023 (PGIMER) and KSICON 2023. Currently at Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru (since July 2023).

Academic & Research Excellence

🥇 3 MBBS Gold Medals

Awarded 3 Gold Medals in MBBS from VIMS Bellary — exceptional academic distinction from the very start of his medical career.

📄 20+ Peer-Reviewed Publications

Published in World Neurosurgery, Acta Neurochirurgica, Stroke (AHA), Neurology India, Neurosurgical Focus, Spine, and British Journal of Neurosurgery.

🔍 Reviewer — World Neurosurgery

Peer reviewer for one of the world's most reputed neurosurgical journals. Active research in glioblastomas and brain aneurysms.

🎓 DNB Teacher, Examiner & Faculty

DNB teacher & examiner. Faculty at NEUROENDOCON 2023 (PGIMER) and KSICON 2023 — shaping the next generation of neurosurgeons.

Education & Qualifications

MBBS (2006) — 3 Gold Medals
 
Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary — Rajiv Gandhi University
 
Three Gold Medals in MBBS — an extraordinary academic start reflecting sustained excellence.
 
🥇 3 Gold Medals
MS – General Surgery (2011)
 
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli — Rajiv Gandhi University
 
Post-graduate surgical training — mandatory neurosurgery posting where Dr. Sachin developed his passion for the field, leading to selection for MCh at PGIMER.
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MCh – Neurosurgery (2012–2015)
 
PGIMER – Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
 
Competitively selected into PGIMER’s MCh Neurosurgery — one of India’s most prestigious super-speciality training pathways.
 
PGIMER · National Institute of Importance
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Neuroendoscopy Fellowship
 
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Advanced fellowship in neuroendoscopy — endoscopic skull base surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, and intraventricular tumour endoscopy.
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Clinical Fellowship – Skull Base Surgery (Oct–Nov 2017)
 
Osaka City University, Japan — under Prof. Kenji Ohata & Dr. Takeo Goto
 
Clinical fellowship in advanced skull base surgery under world-renowned surgeons at one of Japan’s foremost neurosurgical centres.
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Pediatric Neurosurgery Observer (Oct 2019)
 
SickKids Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Advanced observation in paediatric neurosurgery at SickKids Toronto — one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals.
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Fellowship – Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Monoportal Technique (Recent)
 
Seoul, South Korea
Recent advanced training in Monoportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery — a cutting-edge technique enabling complex spine procedures through a single portal.
 
Recent · Seoul, South Korea
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Spine Oncology Observer (2024)
 
Ospedele Galaezzi, Milan, Italy — under Dr. Alessandro Luzzai
 
Advanced Spine Oncology observation at one of Europe’s leading centres — expertise in surgical management of primary and metastatic spinal tumours.
2024 · Milan, Italy

🧠 Areas of Expertise

☑️ Brain Tumors & Neuro-Oncology

Surgical resection of gliomas, glioblastomas, meningiomas, and rare intracranial neoplasms — with active research in glioblastoma management and multiparametric MRI tumour grading.
 

☑️ Complex Skull Base Surgery

Fellowship-trained at Osaka City University — expert in craniopharyngiomas, cavernous sinus meningiomas, petrosal approaches, and rare skull base tumours including CL-MAPC and transpetrosal techniques.

☑️ Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Specialist in Monoportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Seoul) and Neuroendoscopy — minimally invasive solutions with faster recovery and minimal tissue disruption.
 

☑️ Pituitary Tumors — Transnasal Surgery

Expert transnasal endoscopic approach for pituitary adenomas and sellar region lesions — with dedicated interest in transnasal skull base procedures.

☑️ Complex Spine Surgery

Comprehensive management of degenerative spine disease, disc prolapse, multi-level instrumentation, and revision surgery — combining traditional and minimally invasive approaches.
 

☑️ Spinal Tumors & Spine Oncology

Advanced Spine Oncology training from Milan (2024) — surgical resection, decompression, and stabilisation of primary and metastatic spinal tumours.
 

☑️ Cerebrovascular Disorders & Trauma

20+ publications on subarachnoid haemorrhage, brain aneurysms, and cerebral ischemia outcomes. Active research in brain aneurysm treatment and neurotrauma.

 

☑️ Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity

Surgical correction of scoliosis and complex spinal deformities using advanced instrumentation with minimally invasive techniques for optimal long-term stability.

⭐ Why Choose Dr. Sachin GR?

🥇 3 MBBS Gold Medals

Three Gold Medals in MBBS — extraordinary academic distinction reflecting sustained excellence from the very start of his medical career.

🏛️ PGIMER-Trained

MCh Neurosurgery from PGIMER Chandigarh — India's foremost post-graduate institute — ensuring world-class neurosurgical training.

🌍 5-Country Training

Fellowships across India, Japan (Osaka), Canada (SickKids Toronto), South Korea (Seoul), and Italy (Milan) — truly global neurosurgical expertise.

📄 20+ Publications

Published in World Neurosurgery, Acta Neurochirurgica, Stroke, Neurosurgical Focus, Spine, and more — prolific academic contributor.

📰 World Neurosurgery Reviewer

Peer reviewer for one of the world's most reputed neurosurgical journals — reflecting international academic standing.

🎓 Faculty & DNB Examiner

Faculty at NEUROENDOCON 2023 (PGIMER) and KSICON 2023. DNB teacher and examiner — shaping the next generation of neurosurgeons.

🔬 Cutting-Edge Techniques

Monoportal Endoscopic Spine (Seoul) and Spine Oncology (Milan 2024) — always at the forefront of neurosurgical innovation.

🏥 Apollo Hospital

Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road — one of India's premier hospital networks with advanced neurosurgical infrastructure.

🕐 Consultation Timings

Monday              By Appointment
Tuesday             By Appointment 
Wednesday       By Appointment
Thursday           By Appointment
Friday                 By Appointment
Saturday            By Appointment
 
Sunday               Closed
 
* At Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru. Call to confirm timings and book your appointment.

🗣️ Languages Spoken

English
Kannada
Hindi

📋 Contact & Location

 
📍  Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
⏰  9:00 AM – 4:00 PM  ·  Mon – Sat
📞  Jayanagar: 72596 69911
✉️  Email:support@neurowellness.in

📍 Location

🏥 Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road

Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

🚌 Located on Bannerghatta Road — well-connected to JP Nagar, Jayanagar, BTM Layout, Bommanahalli, and surrounding south Bengaluru.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Sachin GR specialises in Brain Tumors, Complex Skull Base Surgery, Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Pituitary Tumors (Transnasal), Cerebrovascular Disorders, Spinal Tumors & Spine Oncology, and Scoliosis.
 
Yes. Dr. Sachin GR was awarded 3 Gold Medals in his MBBS examination from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary — exceptional academic achievement from the very beginning of his medical career.
Dr. Sachin GR has more than 20 peer-reviewed publications in World Neurosurgery, Acta Neurochirurgica, Stroke (AHA), Neurology India, Neurosurgical Focus, Spine, and British Journal of Neurosurgery. He is a reviewer for World Neurosurgery and a DNB teacher and examiner.
Dr. Sachin completed MCh at PGIMER Chandigarh, with international training at Osaka City University Japan (Skull Base), SickKids Toronto Canada (Paediatric), Seoul South Korea (Endoscopic Spine), and Milan Italy (Spine Oncology, 2024).
Dr. Sachin GR consults from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, at Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
Call 74115 71002 or 72596 69911, or email support@neurowellness.in. Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Mon–Sat, Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.

Book a Consultation with Dr. Sachin GR

3 MBBS Gold Medals · PGIMER Trained · 20+ Publications · 5-Country International Training
Brain Tumors · Skull Base · Endoscopic Spine · Cerebrovascular · Spine Oncology
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road · Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

74115 71002
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