Dr. Bopanna K M
HOD & Consultant – Neurosurgery Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
🟢 21+ Years Experience 🟢 6000+ Neurosurgeries 🟢 SickKids Toronto Fellowship 🟢 Landmark 2007 Conjoined Twins Surgery
21+
EXPERTISE AREAS
6000+
SURGERIES
80+
EPILEPSY OPS
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AANS·CNS
👨⚕️ About Dr. Bopanna K M
Dr. Bopanna K M, with over 21 years of experience and 6000+ neurosurgeries performed, is one of Bangalore’s leading neurosurgeons. He serves as HOD & Consultant – Neurosurgery at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. He is renowned for his expertise in brain tumour and epilepsy surgery, paediatric neurosurgery, and cerebrovascular microsurgery.
Dr. Bopanna completed a Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, Canada — one of the world’s most prestigious paediatric neurosurgical centres — bringing international-standard paediatric neurosurgical care to Bengaluru. He has been awarded by the Joint Committee of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), reflecting global recognition of his neurosurgical excellence.
A team member of the historic 2007 conjoined twins’ spinal cord separation surgery in Bangalore, Dr. Bopanna is recognised globally for his surgical excellence. He has expertise in brain tumour removal with cortical stimulation-guided monitoring — enabling safe resection of tumours in eloquent speech and motor areas. Fluent in English, Kannada, and Hindi, he is widely admired for his compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
Awards & Achievements
🏆 AANS & CNS Joint Committee Award
Awarded by the Joint Committee of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) — one of the most prestigious neurosurgical recognitions in the world.
🧠 Cortical Stimulation-Guided Brain Tumour Removal
Expert in brain tumour removal with cortical stimulation-guided monitoring — enabling safe resection of tumours in eloquent speech and motor areas that were previously considered high-risk.
🌐 Member — Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), USA
Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, USA — an international body of neurosurgical leaders driving innovation and advancing neurosurgical standards globally.
Landmark Conjoined Twins Spinal Cord Separation Surgery
Dr. Bopanna K M was a key team member in the historic 2007 surgery separating conjoined twins’ spinal cord in Bangalore — a landmark procedure that received global recognition and placed Bangalore’s neurosurgical community on the world map. This surgery remains one of the most celebrated achievements in Indian neurosurgical history and reflects Dr. Bopanna’s commitment to tackling the most complex surgical challenges.
Education & Qualifications
🧠 Areas of Expertise
☑️ Brain Tumour Surgery (including Eloquent Areas)
☑️ Paediatric Neurosurgery
☑️ Cerebrovascular Microsurgery
☑️ Epilepsy Surgery (Minimally Invasive)
☑️ Complex Brain & Spine Disorders
📢 Publications & Media
⭐ Why Choose Dr. Bopanna K M?
⚡ 6000+ Neurosurgeries
Over 6000 neurosurgeries performed — including complex brain tumours and aneurysms — backed by 21+ years of high-volume neurosurgical practice.
🏆 AANS & CNS Award, USA
Awarded by the Joint Committee of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons — global recognition of neurosurgical excellence.
🇨🇦 SickKids Toronto Fellowship
Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery from SickKids Hospital, Toronto — one of the world's top children's hospitals — bringing international-standard paediatric neurosurgical care to Bengaluru.
👶 Paediatric Neurosurgery Expert
Internationally fellowship-trained specialist in paediatric neurosurgery — managing the full spectrum of neurological conditions in children with dedicated expertise and compassionate care.
🧠 Eloquent Area Brain Surgery
Expert in cortical stimulation-guided brain tumour removal — safely resecting tumours in speech and motor areas that others may consider inoperable, with maximum neurological preservation.
💊 80+ Epilepsy Surgeries
Highly experienced in minimally invasive epilepsy surgery — 80+ procedures in drug-resistant epilepsy, providing surgical solutions when medications fail.
✂️ Historic Surgery Participant
Team member in the landmark 2007 conjoined twins' spinal cord separation in Bangalore — a globally celebrated surgery marking the pinnacle of neurosurgical teamwork.
🏥 HOD – Manipal Hospital
Head of Department (HOD) of Neurosurgery at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road — one of Bengaluru's leading quaternary care institutions with world-class neurosurgical infrastructure.
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📋 Contact & Location
📍 Location
🏥 Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road
Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
🚌 Old Airport Road is centrally located and well-connected to Indiranagar, Domlur, Marathahalli, Whitefield, and Koramangala — accessible from east, central, and south-east Bengaluru.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bopanna K M specialises in Brain Tumour Surgery (including tumours in eloquent speech & motor areas), Paediatric Neurosurgery, Cerebrovascular Microsurgery (aneurysms & vascular malformations), Epilepsy Surgery, and complex brain and spine disorders.
Dr. Bopanna K M has performed over 6000 neurosurgeries, including complex brain tumours and aneurysms, and more than 80 epilepsy surgeries using minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Bopanna K M has been awarded by the Joint Committee of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) — one of the most prestigious neurosurgical recognitions internationally.
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6000+ Neurosurgeries · AANS & CNS Award · SickKids Toronto Fellowship
Brain Tumour · Paediatric Neurosurgery · Cerebrovascular Microsurgery · Epilepsy Surgery
HOD & Consultant Neurosurgery — Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru