About Dr. Umesh Srikantha

• Dr. Umesh Srikantha is a renowned Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in advanced brain and spine surgery.
• He specializes in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) and Endoscopic Spine Surgery.
• Currently serves as Additional Director – Neuro & Spine Surgery and Clinical Lead – Spine Services at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.
• Previously served as Head of Spine Services at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore.
• Has performed more than 4,500 brain and spine surgeries, including nearly 2,000 minimally invasive spine procedures.
• Fellowship-trained in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery from South Korea.
• Recognized internationally for training surgeons and conducting cadaveric workshops on advanced spine surgery techniques.
• Frequently invited as faculty and speaker at national and international spine conferences.

Work Experience

• Additional Director – Neuro & Spine Surgery & Clinical Lead – Spine Services, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.
• Senior Consultant & Head of Spine Services, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore (May 2016 – June 2025).
• Assistant Professor & Associate Professor, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore (May 2009 – April 2016).
• Senior Resident, Department of Neurosurgery, NIMHANS, Bangalore (September 2006 – May 2009).
• Conducted more than 70 advanced surgeon-training programs and cadaveric workshops.

Education

• MBBS – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (2002)
• M.Ch. Neurosurgery – NIMHANS, Bangalore (2008)
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (FMISS) – Nanoori Hospital, Incheon, South Korea (2012)

Location

Fortis Hospital, Bangalore (Bannerghatta Road)

Established in: 2006

Number of Beds: 284

Multi Specialty

Location: Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore

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Awards

• Silver Jubilee Award – Best Outgoing Student, M.Ch Neurosurgery, NIMHANS (2008).
• Performed 4,500+ brain and spine surgeries successfully.
• Authored and contributed to the Operative Manual of Neurosurgery.
• Published 60+ peer-reviewed scientific papers in reputed national and international journals.
• Invited faculty at ASSICON, AO Spine, MISSABCON, World Neurosciences Summit, NSpine UK and ISESS Thailand.
• Trained more than 250 surgeons globally in advanced minimally invasive spine surgery techniques.