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Overview
Dr. K Kartik Revanappa is a distinguished Neurosurgeon based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with a remarkable 20 years of experience in his field. Over the course of his career, he has gained extensive expertise in handling complex neurological conditions and surgical procedures. Dr. Revanappa earned his medical degree (MBBS) followed by a Master’s in Orthopaedics (MS Ortho) and subsequently specialized in Neurosurgery, completing his MCh NeuroSurg. at the prestigious CMC Vellore. As an accomplished healthcare professional, he is committed to providing high-quality care to his patients while utilizing the latest advancements in neurosurgical techniques. Fluent in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi, Dr. Revanappa ensures effective communication with a diverse patient base, fostering a supportive and understanding environment. His dedication to patient welfare, combined with his extensive training, makes him a highly sought-after specialist in the field of Neurosurgery. At Apollo Hospitals, he continues to uphold the highest standards of medical excellence. Whether you are facing challenges related to brain or spinal disorders, Dr. K Kartik Revanappa is equipped to offer comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic solutions tailored to each individual's needs.
Experience
- Consultant Neurosurgeon (Assistant Professor) in Neurosurgery, Department of Neurological sciences, CMC Vellore from September 2011 – May 2013.
- Senior registrar in Neurosurgery, Department of Neurological Sciences, CMC Vellore from August 2006 – August 2011
- Consultant and lecturer in Traumatology and Orthopaedics at Medical College, Pune from July 2004 – July 2005
Memberships
Dr.Karthik has vast experience in this field and has performed more than 1000 neurosurgical procedures including operations on brain tumors, spinal cord tumors, spinal stabilization, stereotactic procedures, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury.
Research and Publication
- Middle fossa extradural repair of sphenoidal encephaloceles Krishna Prabhu, Kartik Revanappa Kumbhar, Ari George Chacko British Journal of Neurosurgery 2011 Feb;25(1):124-6.
- Comparison of Nurick grading system and modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association scoring system in evaluation of patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Kumbhar Kartik Revanappa, Rajshekhar V. European Spine Journal. 2011 Sep;20(9):1545-51. doi: 10.1007/s00586-011-1773-y.
- Changes in the range of motion of the cervical spine and adjacent segments at ≥24 months after uninstrumented corpectomy for cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Vedantam A, Kumbhar Kartik Revanappa, Rajshekhar V. Acta Neurochirugica (Wien). 2011 May;153(5):995-1001.
- Short Term Outcome in Children with WHO grade 3 Supratentorial Anaplastic Ependymoma Kartik Revanappa Kumbhar, Ranjith Moorthy, Vedantam Rajshekhar Abstract - Journal of Paediatric Neurosciences; Year : 2010 | Volume : 5 | Issue : 2 | Page : 173-181 Neuropedicon 2010, Hyderabad 20th - 21st November, 2010
- Modification of Nurick scale and Japanese Orthopedic Association score for Indian population with cervical spondylotic myelopathy.Revanappa K Kartik, Moorthy RK, Jeyaseelan V, Rajshekhar V Neurology India. 2015 Jan-Feb;63(1):24-9. doi: 10.4103/0028-3886.152627.Neurology India. 2015 Jan-Feb;63(1):24-9. doi: 10.4103/0028-3886.152627.
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Recovery of sympathetic skin response after central corpectomy in patients with moderate and severe cervical spondylotic myelopathy Kumbhar Kartik Revanappa, Ranjith K. Moorthy, Mathew Alexander & Vedantam Rajshekhar British Journal of Neurosurgery Pages 1-6 | Received 19 Feb 2014, Accepted 13 Jun 2016, Published online: 14 Jul 2016
Conferences/CME programmes attended and papers presented (Neurosurgery):
- Participated WFNS(World federation of Neurosurgeons)-AANS(American Academy of Neurological Surgeons) education course and CME at Agra 13-14th February 2010
- Participated International Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Conference (Hands-on Workshop on CRW and Leksell system) at Vellore in September 2009
- NEUROPEDICON 2010, 21st annual conference of Indian society for Pediatric Neurosurgery – Presented a Paper titled: ‘Short Term Outcome in Children with WHO grade 3 Supratentorial Anaplastic Ependymoma’
- ISNOCON 2011, 3rd annual conference of the Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology – Presented a paper titled: ‘Meningeal hemangiopericytoma presenting with intracranial haemorrhage’
- NEUROCON 2011, 60th annual conference of the Neurological Society of India, Bangalore – Presented a paper titled: ‘Assessment of autonomic dysfunction in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) using the sympathetic skin response (SSR) test’- Got Best Paper Award
- NEUROCON 2012, 61st annual conference of the Neurological Society of India, New Delhi – Presented a paper titled: ‘Posterior Interspinous Wiring – Cervical Spine Flexion Injuries’
Conferences/CME programmes attended and papers presented (Orthopaedics):
- 48th National Annual Conference of Indian Orthopaedic Association, Chennai 18 -21 December 2003 - Presented paper titled: ‘Myths and pitfalls in the management of subtrochanteric fracture’
- 21st Annual Conference of Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association, Kolhapur 5 – 7th November 2004 - Presented paper titled: ‘Cephalomedullary Nailing of Subtrochanteric Femoral Fractures’
- 49th National Annual Conference of Indian Orthopaedic Association, Agra 14 – 19th December 2004 Presented - paper titled: ‘Management of Humerus Fractures by Antegrade Humeral interlocking: Changing trends’
- National Orthopaedic Trauma Update Conference, Baroda 4 – 6th March 2005 Best paper award for presenting paper titled: ‘PFN: A Novel Approach’
- “NAILSCON 2005”, Pune 18- 20th March 2005 Presented paper titled: ‘Nailing of Humeral Fractures: Minimally Invasive technique’
- Middle fossa extradural repair of sphenoidal encephaloceles Krishna Prabhu, Kartik Revanappa Kumbhar, Ari George Chacko British Journal of Neurosurgery 2011 Feb;25(1):124-6.
- Comparison of Nurick grading system and modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association scoring system in evaluation of patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy.Kumbhar Kartik Revanappa, Rajshekhar V.European Spine Journal. 2011 Sep;20(9):1545-51. doi: 10.1007/s00586-011-1773-y.
- Changes in the range of motion of the cervical spine and adjacent segments at ≥24 months after uninstrumented corpectomy for cervical spondylotic myelopathy.Vedantam A, Kumbhar Kartik Revanappa, Rajshekhar V.Acta Neurochirugica (Wien). 2011 May;153(5):995-1001.
- Modification of Nurick scale and Japanese Orthopedic Association score for Indian population with cervical spondylotic myelopathy.Revanappa K Kartik, Moorthy RK, Jeyaseelan V, Rajshekhar V Neurology India. 2015 Jan-Feb;63(1):24-9. doi: 10.4103/0028-3886.152627.
- Recovery of sympathetic skin response after central corpectomy in patients with moderate and severe cervical spondylotic myelopathy Kumbhar Kartik Revanappa, Ranjith K. Moorthy, Mathew Alexander & Vedantam Rajshekhar British Journal of Neurosurgery Pages 1-6 | Received 19 Feb 2014, Accepted 13 Jun 2016, Published online: 14 Jul 2016
Special Interests
- Stereotactic and functional Neurosurgery
- Navigation-guided Microsurgery of brain tumors
- Cranio-vertebral junction surgery
- Spine surgery – Spinal cord tumors, Minimally invasive, instrumented stabilization
- Key-hole Brain and Spine surgery
- Vascular Neurosurgery – Aneurysms, AVMs
- Neurotrauma
List of Treatments
- Skull Treatment
- Bad Breath Halitosis Treatment
- Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment
List of Conditions Treated
- Moyamoya Disease
- Craniosynostosis
- Epilepsy
- Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Scoliosis
- Seizures
- Neuropsicopedagogia
- Neurointensivismo
- Lumbago
- Lumbar Disc
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. K Kartik Revanappa practice?
Dr. K Kartik Revanappa's practice location is Karthik's Neurospine Clinic in JP Nagar 8th Phase, within the Bannerghatta Road Apollo Hospital. Neurospine specialist, Bangalore.
How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. K Kartik Revanappa?
To schedule an in-person appointment with Dr. K Kartik Revanappa, please book online through our appointment system. Please note this appointment is for an in-clinic visit.
Why do patients choose Dr. K Kartik Revanappa?
Dr. K Kartik Revanappa is a renowned neurosurgeon sought after for expertise in Spine Surgery, Brain Tumor Surgery, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Treatment.
What do patients say about Dr. K Kartik Revanappa?
Dr. K Kartik Revanappa has received positive feedback from 159 patients, including 139 detailed testimonials. These patient stories highlight his expertise in neurosurgery and provide valuable insights into his practice.
What are Dr. K Kartik Revanappa's educational qualifications?
Dr. K Kartik Revanappa holds an MBBS, MS in Orthopaedics, and an MCh in Neuro Surgery.
What is Dr. K Kartik Revanappa's specialization?
Dr. K Kartik Revanappa specializes in Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery (Orthopedic and Neurological), and Spine and Pain Management.
What is Dr. K Kartik Revanappa's experience?
Dr. K Kartik Revanappa has 24 years of experience as a Neurosurgeon.
Who is Dr. K Kartik Revanappa?
Dr. K Kartik Revanappa is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore. He also practices at NeuroSpine clinics in Bannerghatta Road and JP Nagar. His qualifications include MBBS (Dr. V. M. Government Medical College, 1990), MS - Orthopedics (Dr. V. M. Government Medical College, 2003), and M.Ch - Neuro Surgery (CMC Vellore, 2011). He is a member of CNS (Congress of Neurological Surgeons), NASS (North American Spine Society), and NSI (Neurological Society of India). He's involved in clinical and basic neuroscience research, publishing on spine and spinal disorders. More details regarding his experience and publications are available directly from Apollo Hospitals.
Who is a neurosurgeon?
A neurosurgeon is a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. They are highly skilled in neurosurgery and neurology.
Can a neurosurgeon operate on a brain tumor?
Yes, neurosurgeons perform brain tumor removal surgery, a procedure known as craniotomy. This specialized surgical technique is used to treat various brain tumors.
