Dr. Arun L Naik Neurosurgeon in Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta, Bangalore | Quick Medical Evaluation

Dr. Arun L Naik top neurosurgeon in bangalore was trained at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi where he worked for 7 years before moving to his native Bangalore. He is practising in the city for last 17 years. He established and started Neurosurgery departments at some of the well known centers in the city before joining Apollo Hospitals in 2013. He has the credit of starting Neuronavigation procedures for brain and spine diseases in 2001 at Bangalore for the first time in the country. He has special interest in brain and spine endoscopy, complex spine surgery, stereotactic surgery and pediatric neurosurgery. He has performed some of the very complex neurovascular surgeries like brain aneurysm clipping and Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) to his credit. He started spinal navigation guided fusion procedures for difficult spinal cases in the city. He has a vast experience in operating on previously failed spinal problems. Dr Naik routinely performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedures for various movement disorders. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries on brain, spine and nerves during his long career. He is a DNB teacher and has trained many DNB students.  He is highly active in many local, national and international neurosurgical societies and attends regular professional conferences to keep his knowledge of ever expanding neurosciences up-to- date. He has successfully conducted many neurosurgery conferences and meetings for the benefit of peer group surgeons and practitioners. Dr Naik has published many articles and papers in various national and international journals.

Speciality And Areas Of Interest

Re-do brain tumor surgery. Framed and frameless stereotactic surgery. CV Junction surgery. Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS). Neurovascular surgery. Endoscopic brain and spine procedures. Movement Disorders procedures. Functional Neurosurgery for pain and spasticity.

Work Experience

Has a vast experience in managing complex brain and spine diseases in the last 13 years. Has performed over 10,000 brain and spine procedures.  Has special skills in managing complex spine cases, redo brain tumor surgeries and pediatric neurosurgical ailments.  Is active in many neurosurgical professional societies in India and abroad.  Has trained many DNB students in Neurosurgery.  Re-do brain tumor surgery. Framed and frameless stereotactic surgery.  CV Junction surgery- Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS). Neurovascular surgery * Endoscopic brain and spine procedures.

Awards And Achievements

An evaluation of prognostic factors in thyroid cancers’ at the Annual Conference of Association of Surgeons of India held in Agra in 1994. Role of 99mTc GHA SPECT in differentiating between radionecrosis and recurrent gliomas’ at 46th Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India (Neurocon 99) held at Hyderabad in December 1999. ‘Role of Cardiac gated Cine MRI in the follow up of patients with Chiari type I malformations’ at 51st Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India (Neurocon 2002) held at Kochi in December 2002. ‘Primary Ewing’s sarcoma of the skull: A case report and review of the literature’ at 51st Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India (Neurocon 2002) held at Kochi in December 2002. ‘Cerebellar ganglioglioma: A case report and the review of the literature’ at 51st Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India (Neurocon 2002) held at Kochi in December 2002. ‘Real Time Imaging in Neuronavigation’ at 52nd Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India (Neurocon 2003) held at Chandigarh in December 2003. ‘Atypical Multiple Meningiomas in childhood’ at 52nd Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India (Neurocon 2003) held at Chandigarh in December 2003. ‘Concept of Stereotactic Radiosurgery’ at the National workshop on Stereotactic Radiosurgery’ held at NIMHANS on 20.03.2004. ‘Results in suprasellar meningiomas’ at the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies’ – Tumor section meet at Jaipur in October 2004.

Professional Memberships And Certifications

World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies: Member. Neurological Society of India: Full Member. Skull Base Surgery Society of India: Member. Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery: Member. Indian Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery: Member. Bangalore Neurological Society: Member. Indian Medical Association: Life Member. Surgical Society of Bangalore: Life Member. Association of Surgeons of India: Life Member.

OUR FREE HEALTHCARE CONCIERGE SERVICES FOR MEDICAL TRAVELERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Consulting Services & Treatment Package Development: To accurately assess a treatment plan, a personal medical record is required.

2. Physician Curriculum Vitae: Medical records are transferred to the physician for treatment and pricing options.

3. Second Opinion: Medical report for review by your specialist doctors, with a response expected within 72 hours [3 days].

4. Cost-Effective Treatment Plans: Expect to receive numerous referrals from various hospitals outlining their second opinion and treatment costs.

5. Medical Visa Assistance: Once the patient is satisfied with the recommended treatment and hospital and has finalised their plans to visit India, we will assist them in obtaining a medical visa. The patient must apply for the visa on his or her own at the High Commission of India (Indian embassy) in their home country. We provide the patient with an invitation letter from the appropriate hospital, which is required for submitting their visa application. In addition, our team is trained to answer any questions the patient may have about medical visas and medical attendant visas.

6. Treatment Program: When seeing a doctor, extra contact information for the wardroom is provided.

7. Personal case manager: Once the patient arrives in the designated country for treatment, he or she is completely under our care. To handle any cases involving hospital/doctor negligence or malpractice against patients. We will also be responsible for the accommodation and stay of the members accompanying the patient.

8. Interpretation: If necessary, interpretation assistance is provided.

9. Communication: Help with communication with family and at home. Phone card or mobile phone.

10. Airport arrival and departure assistance: complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off in a cab.

11. Post-acute care rehabilitation: Post-acute care rehabilitation and nursing needs.

12. Wellness and spa packages: Pre and post-procedures have been added to the wellness and spa packages. Palade, yoga, and spiritual classes are available. 4 to 5-star resort accommodations.

13. Follow-up care: Provide free care when patients return to their home countries.