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Dr Ganesh Krishna Murthy
Area of Specialization : General Surgery, Brain & Spine Surgery
Doctor Designation : Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon
Medical Qualifications : MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery)
Experience : 35+ Years
Practicing Location : Bengaluru
Languages Spoken : English, हिन्दी, தமிழ், తెలుగు বাংলা, मराठी
Consultation Fee : ₹800
Current Work Location
Medicover Hospital, 351 ITPL Main Road, Whitefield Road, ITPL Main Road HOODI VILLAGE, KRISHNARAJAPURA, HOBLI, Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048
Timings: Mon to Sat 9 AM - 6 PM
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Dr Ganesh Krishna Murthy is an experienced Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Medicover Hospitals in Bengaluru. He has over 35+ years of experience and is recognized as one of the best neurosurgeons. He specializes in providing surgical and medical treatment for complex brain, spine, and nerve conditions.
Expertise & Treatments
- Brain & Spine Surgery
- Functional Neurosurgery
- Endoscope-Assisted Neurosurgery
- Computer-Navigated Neurosurgery
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Spine Tumor Surgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Movement Disorder Surgery (Parkinson’s, Dystonia)
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
Dr Ganesh Krishna Murthy is a highly experienced Senior Consultant and top neurosurgeon at Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield, Bengaluru. With over 35 years of clinical experience, he specializes in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex brain, spine, and nerve conditions, delivering patient-focused and evidence-based care.
Dr Ganesh Krishna Murthy believes in providing treatment plans designed to suit each patient's needs. He takes time to explain neurological conditions, surgical procedures, and recovery pathways in clear and simple terms, helping patients and their families feel informed and confident throughout the treatment journey. In addition to surgical care, he emphasizes preventive neurological health, early risk identification, and lifestyle guidance to support long-term brain and spine well-being.
At Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield, Dr Murthy is supported by an experienced multidisciplinary medical team, advanced neurosurgical technology, and National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH)-aligned clinical protocols. This ensures high standards of safety, precision, and quality outcomes for patients requiring both routine and complex neurosurgical care.
If you are in Bengaluru and need care for brain, spine, or nervous system conditions, you can book an appointment with Dr Ganesh Krishna Murthy, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield. He is available for consultation from Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM, at Medicover Hospitals, Bengaluru.
Past Experience
- Sr Consultant - Apollo specialty Hospital Jayanagar March 2013 - August 2024
- Sr Consultant - Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road June 2012-Aug 2018
- Sr Consultant - Sagar Hospitals, Banashankari Oct 2010 - June 2012
- Sr Consultant - Yashomati Hospitals Dec 2010 - June 2012
- Additional Senior Consultant - SSSIHMS Whitefield, April 02 - Oct 2010
- Asst Professor - SVIMS, Tirupati Feb 01 - April 2002
- Sr Resident - NIMHANS Jan 2000 - July 2000
- Clinical Associate - P.D. Hunduja Hospital Mumbai Mar 1999 - Jan 2000
- Neurosurgical Residency - SION Hospital, Mumbai July 1995 - Feb 1999
- Surgical Residency - Command Hospital - AirForce (CHAF), Aug 1992 - Mar 1995
- Sr House officer - St Martha's Hospital, Orthopedics Mar 1990 - Mar 1991
Awards & Achievements
- Gold Medal in Medicine (1995) - Kilpauk Medical College
- Inter-Collegiate Gold Medal in Urology (1995) - Madras Medical College
- Inter-Collegiate Gold Medal in Clinical Medicine (1995) - Stanley Medical College
- Published multiple research papers in neurosurgery journals
Memberships
- NSI
- Neuro Spine Society of India
- Bangalore Neurological Society
- Combined anterior and posterior decompression and short segment fixation for unstable burst fractures in dorso lumbar region. Ramani P.S, Singhania BK, Murthy G - Neurol India 2002: 50 272 - 8
- Isolated intracranial Rosai dorfman disease masquerading as meningioma : a case report. Ghosal N, Murthy G, Vishvanathan.K, Sridhar M, Hegde A.S Indian J Pathol Microbiol 2007 April; 50 (2): 382-4
- Cerebral calculi in the temporal horn of the lateral ventricle: Report of an unusual case. Ghosal N, Thakre D. Murthy G, Hegde A.S. Histopathology 2007 May; 50 (6) 817-8
- Recurrent posterior fossa anaplastic ependymoma with prominent chondroid metaplasia - a case report and review of literature. Ghosal N, Murthy G, Dadlani R, Hegde A.S. India journal of pathol and microbiol 2010 Oct - Dec 53 (4) 787-9
- Primary malignant ganglioglioma,dorso lumbar spine (D11-L1)-a case report. Ghosal N, Dadlani R, Murthy G, Hegde A.S Journal of Clinical neuro science 2010 Dec 17 (12) 1597-9
- Smear preparation of intracranial lesions. A retrospective study of 306 cases. Ghosal N, Hegde A.S, Murthy G, Furtado S.V Diagnostic cytopathology 2011 August 39 (8) 582-92
- Paradoxical embolus across atrial septal defect & posterior circulation infarct in neuro surgical patients Furtado S.V, Venkatesh P.K, Furtado A.D, Murthy G.K, Hegde A.S International journal of neuro sciences 2010 July 120 (7) 516-20
- Clinical & radiological co-relation of outcome of pediatric cerebellar anaplastic oligodendro glaomas Furtado S.V, Venkatesh P.K, Goshal N, Murthy G.K, Hegde A.S Indian J Pediatric 2011 July 78 (7) 880-3
- Cervical spine instability following resection of benign intradural extra medullary tumors in children Furtado S.V, Murthy G.K, Hegde A.S Pediatr Neurosurg 2011 47 (1) 38-44
- Management of complex giant spinal arachnoid cysts presenting with myelopathy. Furtado S.V, Thakar S, Murthy G.K, Dadlani R, Hegde A.S J Neurosurg spine 2011 July 15 (1) 107-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr Ganesh Krishna Murthy is available for consultation at Medicover Hospitals, located at 351 ITPL Main Road, Whitefield Road, ITPL Main Road HOODI VILLAGE, KRISHNARAJAPURA, HOBLI, Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560048.
Dr Ganesh Krishna Murthy is available from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm at Medicover Hospitals, Bengaluru.
You can book an appointment with Dr Ganesh Krishna Murthy online or by calling 040-68334455 or directly visiting the Medicover Hospitals, Bengaluru reception.
Yes, Dr Ganesh Krishna Murthy specializes in treating a wide range of brain, spine, and nervous system related diseases, including both common and complex conditions.
Yes, Dr Ganesh Krishna Murthy provides expert second opinions for diagnoses and treatments related to brain, spine, and nervous system.
Yes, Dr Ganesh Krishna Murthy offers personalized guidance on lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and habits, to maintain and improve brain, spine, and nervous system health.
Yes, Dr Ganesh Krishna Murthy has extensive experience in handling emergency neurosurgical trauma cases involving brain and spinal injuries.
Common investigations may include MRI, CT scan, nerve conduction studies, or other neurological evaluations, depending on the patient’s symptoms.
Yes, with 30+ years of experience, he is well-equipped to manage complex and high-risk neurosurgical cases with precision and care.
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