Dr. P Murali Krishna

Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru

🟢 26+ Years Experience🟢 Complex Spine & Skull Base Expert 🟢 Pediatric Neurosurgery 🟢 Neuro-Oncology Specialist

26+

YRS EXP.

8 SPECIALISATIONS

6 PROCEDURES

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APOLLO HOSPITALS

👨‍⚕️ About Dr. P Murali Krishna

Dr. P Murali Krishna is a highly distinguished Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon with over 26 years of expertise in neurosurgery and spine surgery. He currently practises at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru — one of the city’s foremost multi-speciality hospitals — bringing specialised care for some of the most complex conditions in neurosurgical medicine.

He holds an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Neurosurgery — a complete surgical training pathway that underpins his expertise across both open and minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques. His specialisations span Complex Spine Surgeries, Skull Base Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology, Minimal Access Spine Surgery, Endoscopic Brain & Spine Surgery, Brain & Spine Tumors, and Neuro Trauma & Emergency Neurosurgery.

Dr. Murali Krishna is deeply committed to delivering expert, precise, and compassionate neurological care to every patient — providing advanced medical care in a comfortable and holistic environment. He is particularly known for his work in paediatric neurosurgery, being highly regarded for providing exceptional care tailored to the unique needs of each patient.

8 Areas of Specialisation

Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road welcomes Dr. P Murali Krishna — bringing specialised expertise across the full spectrum of complex neurosurgical care.

🟢 Complex Spine Surgeries

🟢 Skull Base Surgery

🟢 Pediatric Neurosurgery

🟢 Neuro-Oncology

🟢 Minimal Access Spine Surgery

🟢 Endoscopic Brain & Spine Surgery

🟢 Brain & Spine Tumors

🟢 Neuro Trauma & Emergency Neurosurgery

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery

Foundation in clinical medicine and surgery

MS – General Surgery

Post-graduate surgical training in general surgery

MCh – Neurosurgery (Super-Speciality)

Advanced super-speciality training in neurosurgery

🧠 Areas of Expertise

☑️ Complex Spine Surgeries

Surgical management of the most challenging spinal conditions — including complex cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disorders, spinal deformity correction, revision surgeries, and multi-level spinal instrumentation.

☑️ Skull Base Surgery

Highly specialised surgery for tumours and lesions at the skull base — requiring advanced surgical technique to navigate critical neurovascular structures with precision and safety.

☑️ Pediatric Neurosurgery

Expert and compassionate neurosurgical care for children — including paediatric brain tumours, hydrocephalus, congenital malformations, craniosynostosis, and spine conditions — tailored to the unique needs of each young patient.

☑️ Neuro-Oncology

Comprehensive surgical management of brain and spine tumours — including gliomas, meningiomas, metastatic tumours, and spinal cord tumours — in collaboration with oncology teams for optimised treatment outcomes.

☑️ Minimal Access Spine Surgery

Advanced minimally invasive spinal procedures using specialised instruments and retractors — smaller incisions, less muscle disruption, reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and faster patient recovery.

☑️ Endoscopic Brain & Spine Surgery

Precision endoscopic surgery for brain and spinal conditions — using cutting-edge endoscopic systems to achieve surgical goals with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue and structures.

☑️ Brain & Spine Tumors

Surgical resection and management of both benign and malignant brain and spine tumours — maximising safe removal while protecting neurological function and quality of life.

☑️ Neuro Trauma & Emergency Neurosurgery

Rapid assessment and surgical intervention for traumatic brain injuries, skull fractures, epidural/subdural hematomas, and spinal cord trauma — providing time-critical emergency neurosurgical care.

⭐ Why Choose Dr. P Murali Krishna?

🏆 26+ Years Experience

Over two decades of dedicated neurosurgical expertise — making him one of Bengaluru's most experienced neurosurgeons in complex brain and spine surgery.

🦴 Complex Spine Expert

Specialised in the most challenging spine surgeries — from multi-level instrumentation and deformity correction to revision and minimal access procedures.

💀 Skull Base Surgery

One of his key specialisations — performing highly complex skull base procedures requiring advanced surgical skill and neurovascular precision.

👶 Pediatric Neurosurgery

Highly regarded for exceptional paediatric neurosurgical care — treating children's brain and spine conditions with tailored, compassionate precision.

🔬 Endoscopic & Minimal Access

Proficient in endoscopic brain and spine surgery and minimal access spine surgery — delivering better outcomes with less tissue disruption and faster recovery.

🎯 Awake Craniotomy

Skilled in awake craniotomy — a specialised procedure allowing real-time brain mapping during surgery to maximise tumour removal while protecting function.

🏥 Apollo Hospitals

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

💚 Compassionate Care

Expert, precise, and genuinely compassionate — committed to delivering advanced neurosurgical care in a comfortable and holistic environment.

🏥 Hospital & Clinic Affiliations

📍 Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road

Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon

🕐 Consultation Timings

Monday By Appointment

Tuesday By Appointment

Wednesday By Appointment

Thursday By Appointment

Friday By Appointment

Saturday By Appointment

Sunday Closed

* At Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru. Call 08062784136 or 74115 71002 to book your appointment.

🗣️ Languages Spoken

📋 Contact & Location

📍 Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru

📞 Apollo Appointment:08062784136

📞 Kauvery Hospital: 74115 71002

📞 Jayanagar Clinic:72596 69911

✉️ Email:support@neurowellness.in

📍 Location

🏥 Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road

Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. P Murali Krishna's specialisation?

Dr. P Murali Krishna specialises in Complex Spine Surgeries, Skull Base Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology, Minimal Access Spine Surgery, Endoscopic Brain & Spine Surgery, Brain & Spine Tumors, and Neuro Trauma & Emergency Neurosurgery.

Where does Dr. P Murali Krishna currently practise?

Dr. P Murali Krishna currently practises as Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.

Does Dr. Murali Krishna perform Awake Craniotomy?

Yes. Dr. Murali Krishna is skilled in Awake Craniotomy — a specialised procedure where the patient remains conscious during surgery, allowing real-time mapping of critical brain functions to maximise tumour removal while preserving speech, motor, and cognitive abilities.

Does Dr. Murali Krishna treat children?

Yes. Pediatric Neurosurgery is one of his core areas of expertise. Dr. Murali Krishna is highly regarded for providing exceptional, personalised neurosurgical care tailored to the unique needs of paediatric patients.

What are Dr. Murali Krishna's qualifications?

Dr. Murali Krishna holds an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Neurosurgery — a complete academic pathway through general medicine, surgical training, and advanced super-speciality neurosurgery.

How do I book a consultation with Dr. P Murali Krishna?

You can book a consultation at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road by calling 08062784136 (Apollo appointment line), or 74115 71002 / 72596 69911, or by emailing support@neurowellness.in

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Complex Spine · Skull Base · Pediatric Neurosurgery · Neuro-Oncology
Endoscopic Brain & Spine · Awake Craniotomy · Brain Aneurysm · DBS
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