Dr Bopanna K M

Dr. Bopanna K M, with over 20 years of experience and 6000+ neurosurgeries, is one of Bangalore’s leading neurosurgeons. He is renowned for his expertise in brain tumour and epilepsy surgery, paediatric neurosurgery, and cerebrovascular microsurgery. A team member of the historic 2007 conjoined twins’ spinal cord separation in Bangalore, Dr. Bopanna is recognised globally for his surgical excellence. Fluent in English, Kannada, and Hindi, he is admired for his compassionate and patient-focused approach.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS
• DNB (Neurosurgery)
• Fellowship – Paediatric Neurosurgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada

Professional Experiences

• HOD & Consultant – Neurosurgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
• 20+ years in neurosurgery with leadership in brain tumour & epilepsy surgery
• Specialised in paediatric neurosurgery through international fellowship
• Contributor to advanced neurosurgical research and innovations

Professional Memberships

• Neurological Society of India (NSI)
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), USA

Awards and Achievements

• Awarded by the Joint Committee of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
• Performed 6000+ neurosurgeries, including complex brain tumours and aneurysms
• Successfully performed 80+ epilepsy surgeries using minimally invasive techniques
• Team member in the landmark 2007 surgery separating conjoined twins’ spinal cord in Bangalore
• Expertise in brain tumour removal with cortical stimulation-guided monitoring

Publications & Media

• World Brain Tumour Day: Awareness on symptoms & treatment of paediatric brain tumours (One India, YouTube)
• World Stroke Day Panel Discussion: Along with senior Manipal doctors (LinkedIn)
• Future Directions in Brain Tumour Research & Treatment – Talk at Manipal Hospitals