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Dr. Shivakumar S Kupanur

Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon · Head of Neurosciences SPARSH Hospital, Yeswanthpur, Bengaluru
MBBS – Mysore University
DNB Neurosurgery – MIND, Bangalore
MIS Spine Surgery 🇫🇷 France
🏆 B C Roy Award – IMA Bangalore

🟢20 Years Experience 🟢 5500+ Surgeries 🟢 Awake Craniotomy Specialist 🟢 Head of Neurosciences – SPARSH 🟢 AANS & AO Spine Member

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👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Shivakumar S Kupanur

Dr. Shivakumar S Kupanur is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Neuroscience at SPARSH Hospitals, Yeswanthpur, Bengaluru. He completed his medical graduation (MBBS) from Mysore University and obtained his DNB in Neurosurgery from the Manipal Institute for Neurological Disorders (MIND), Bangalore — after extensive training at this renowned neurological institute.

He also pursued specialised training in vascular surgery and complex spine surgery, and trained in Minimally Invasive Spine (MIS) Surgery in France 🇫🇷 — bringing international-standard spine surgical techniques to Bengaluru. Dr. Shivakumar has served as a consultant at BGS Global Hospital, Sagar Hospital, and Manipal Hospital, and later headed a department at Sapthagiri Super Speciality Hospital.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Shivakumar is recognised as one of Bengaluru’s Best Neurosurgeons. He has performed more than 4,500 complex neurosurgical and spinal surgeries, with a special interest in spine surgeries, tumour surgeries, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy for eloquent brain lesions — a highly specialised procedure that allows safe resection of tumours near critical speech and motor areas.

Awards & Recognition

🏆 Sparshian Award – Best Contribution

Awarded by SPARSH Hospital for exceptional contribution to the Neurosciences department — recognising clinical leadership, surgical excellence, and institutional service.

🎖️ B C Roy Award – IMA Bangalore

The prestigious B C Roy Award from the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Bangalore — one of the most respected medical recognitions in Karnataka, honouring outstanding contribution to medicine and surgery.

🌟 Kalyana Karnataka Award – Healthcare Contribution

Recognised by the Kalyana Karnataka Award for his significant contribution to healthcare in the region — reflecting his impact across underserved communities and his commitment to accessible neurosurgical care.

Education & Qualifications

MBBS
 
Mysore Universit
 
Medical graduation from Mysore University  the beginning of a distinguished neurosurgical career that would span 20+ years across Bengaluru’s leading hospitals.
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DNB – Neurosurgery
 
Manipal Institute for Neurological Disorders (MIND), Bangalore
 
Super-speciality Neurosurgery training at MIND Bangalore — one of India’s foremost neurological institutes, providing comprehensive training across brain, spine, vascular, functional, and paediatric neurosurgery.
 
MIND BANGALORE
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Special Training – Vascular Surgery & Complex Spine Surgery
 
India — Advanced Post-DNB Training
 
Dedicated specialised training in vascular neurosurgery (aneurysms, AVMs, cavernomas) and complex spine surgery — building the deep expertise that underpins his surgical practice at SPARSH Hospital.
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MIS – Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
 
France 🇫🇷 — International Certification
 
International training in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in France — bringing cutting-edge MIS spine surgical techniques, including endoscopic and percutaneous approaches, to his practice at SPARSH Hospital, Yeswanthpur.
 
INTERNATIONAL · FRANCE 🇫🇷

🧠 Areas of Expertise

☑️ Spine Surgery & Complex Spine Surgery

Comprehensive management of complex spinal disorders — including degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal instability, revision spine surgery, and minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS — trained in France) — with excellent patient outcomes.

☑️ Brain & Spinal Tumour Surgery

Surgical resection of benign and malignant brain tumours (gliomas, meningiomas, glioblastomas, metastatic lesions) and spinal tumours  with neuronavigation-guided precision and a special focus on maximal safe resection, including tumours in eloquent areas.

☑️ Awake Craniotomy for Eloquent Lesions

Specialist in Awake Craniotomy — performed while the patient is conscious, with real-time brain mapping during surgery to safely remove tumours adjacent to speech, motor, and other critical cortical areas that would otherwise be inoperable.
 

☑️ Vascular Neurosurgery

Expert microsurgical management of cerebrovascular disorders — including intracranial aneurysm clipping, arteriovenous malformation (AVM) surgery, cavernous malformations, and other complex vascular lesions — with dedicated specialised training in vascular surgery.

☑️ Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

Advanced stereotactic procedures for brain tumour biopsy, radiosurgery planning, and functional neurosurgery — including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and other procedures targeting abnormal neural circuits for movement disorders and functional conditions.

☑️ General Neurosurgery

Broad expertise across the full spectrum of neurosurgical conditions — from neurotrauma and emergency neurosurgery to planned elective procedures — backed by 20 years of practice across multiple Bengaluru hospitals and 5500+ surgeries performed.

📚 Publications & Research

Strong academic and research interest in Neurosurgery   contributing to clinical knowledge and advancement of the field
 
Presented and published many papers in national and international conferences, CMEs, and peer-reviewed journals
 

Conducted several clinical trials — contributing to evidence-based advances in neurosurgical and spine surgical practice

⭐ Why Choose Dr. Shivakumar S Kupanur?

⚡ 5500+ Surgeries

Over 5500 complex neurosurgical and spinal surgeries across 20 years — a volume that reflects deep-rooted expertise, consistent outcomes, and wide-ranging surgical experience.

🧠 Awake Craniotomy Expert

Specialist in Awake Craniotomy for eloquent lesions — offering hope to patients with tumours near speech and motor areas that require real-time brain mapping during surgery.

🇫🇷 MIS Spine Training – France

International MIS Spine Surgery training from France — bringing minimally invasive, less-trauma, faster-recovery spine surgical techniques to SPARSH Hospital, Yeswanthpur.

🏆 B C Roy Award – IMA Bangalore

Recipient of the prestigious B C Roy Award from IMA Bangalore — one of Karnataka's highest medical honours — alongside the Sparshian Award and Kalyana Karnataka Award.

🏛️ Head of Neurosciences

Head of the Department of Neurosciences at SPARSH Hospital — institutional leadership backed by 20 years of clinical practice across Bengaluru's leading neurosurgical centres.

🌐 AANS & AO Spine Member

Associate Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Member of AO Spine — reflecting commitment to international neurosurgical and spine surgical standards.

🔬 Vascular Neurosurgery Specialist

Specially trained in vascular neurosurgery — aneurysm clipping, AVM surgery, and complex cerebrovascular procedures — alongside his expertise in spine surgery and functional neurosurgery

🗣️ 5 Languages Spoken

Communicates fluently in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada — ensuring all patients across Karnataka and south India receive clear, comfortable, and personalised care.

🕐 Consultation Timings

Monday              By Appointment
Tuesday             By Appointment 
Wednesday       By Appointment
Thursday           By Appointment
Friday                 By Appointment
Saturday            By Appointment
 
Sunday               Closed
 
* At SPARSH Hospital, Yeswanthpur, Bengaluru. Call 74115 71002 or 72596 69911 to book your appointment and confirm timings.

🗣️ Languages Spoken

English
Kannada
Hindi
Telugu
Tamil

📋 Contact & Location

📍  SPARSH Hospital, Yeswanthpur, Bengaluru
📞  NeuroWellness:  74115 71002
📞  Jayanagar: 72596 69911
✉️  Email:drganeshv@neurowellness.in

📍 Location

🏥 SPARSH Hospital, Yeswanthpur

Yeswanthpur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

🚌 Yeswanthpur is well-connected to Rajajinagar, Malleshwaram, Peenya, Tumkur Road, and north-west Bengaluru — easily accessible by metro (Yeswanthpur Metro Station).

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Shivakumar S Kupanur specialises in Spine Surgery, Complex Spine Surgery, Brain & Spinal Tumour Surgery, Awake Craniotomy for Eloquent Lesions, Vascular Neurosurgery, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS — trained in France).
Awake Craniotomy is a neurosurgical procedure performed while the patient is awake and responsive, allowing real-time brain mapping to safely remove tumours near speech, motor, and other critical areas. Dr. Shivakumar S Kupanur is a specialist in Awake Craniotomy for eloquent brain lesions — one of his primary clinical interests.
Dr. Shivakumar S Kupanur has performed more than 4500 complex neurosurgical and spinal surgeries over 15 years of practice at SPARSH Hospital, Sapthagiri Super Speciality Hospital, BGS Global Hospital, Sagar Hospital, and Manipal Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Shivakumar S Kupanur completed MIS (Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery) training in France, and also has special training in vascular surgery and complex spine surgery — bringing international-level expertise to his patients in Bengaluru.
 
Dr. Shivakumar S Kupanur has received the Sparshian Award for Best Contribution from SPARSH Hospital, the prestigious B C Roy Award from IMA Bangalore, and the Kalyana Karnataka Award for contribution to healthcare.
You can book a consultation by calling 74115 71002 or 72596 69911, or by emailing support@neurowellness.in. Dr. Shivakumar practises at SPARSH Hospital, Yeswanthpur, Bengaluru.

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5500+ Surgeries · B C Roy Award IMA · MIS Spine Surgery France · AANS & AO Spine
Awake Craniotomy · Vascular Neurosurgery · Spine Surgery · Brain & Spinal Tumours
Head of Neurosciences — SPARSH Hospital, Yeswanthpur, Bengaluru

74115 71002