About Dr. Deshpande Vasudevarao Rajakumar

• Dr. Deshpande Vasudevarao Rajakumar is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon with more than 31 years of expertise in treating complex brain and spine disorders.
• He currently serves as the Director of Neurosurgery at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.
• His key areas of specialization include brain tumor surgery, skull base surgery, minimally invasive brain surgery and spine surgery.
• Dr. Rajakumar is recognized as a pioneer in endoscopic neurosurgery and minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques in India.
• He was among the first neurosurgeons in Bangalore to perform Pedicle Screw Fixation for spinal injuries and deformities.
• He completed his M.Ch. in Neurosurgery from NIMHANS, Bangalore, one of India’s premier neuroscience institutes.
• He has received advanced international training in Skull Base Surgery from Wayne State University, Detroit, USA.
• Dr. Rajakumar is widely respected for his contributions to neurosurgical innovation, academic research and advanced patient care, making him one of the leading Neuro and Brain Specialists in Bangalore.

Work Experience

• Over 31 years of experience in Neurosurgery.
• Director, Department of Neurosurgery, Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.
• First neurosurgeon in Bangalore to perform Pedicle Screw Fixation for spine injuries.
• Pioneer in Endoscopic Brain Tumor Removal surgeries.
• Instrumental in developing a Cadaver Laboratory at Harper Hospital, Detroit, USA.
• Extensive teaching and academic experience at leading hospitals.

Education

• MBBS – JSS Medical College, Mysore, India (1982)
• M.Ch. Neurosurgery – National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India (1989)
• DNB (Neurosurgery) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India
• Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery – Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Location

Fortis Hospital, Bangalore (Bannerghatta Road)

Established in: 2006

Number of Beds: 284

Multi Specialty

Location: Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore

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Awards

• First Neurosurgeon in Bangalore to perform Pedicle Screw Fixation for spine injuries.
• Pioneer in Minimal Access Brain and Spine Surgery.
• International presenter on Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at the International Congress of Skull Base, San Diego, USA.
• Developed innovative endoscopic approaches for brain and spine disorders.
• Active member of Neurological Society of India and several international neurosurgical organizations.