Dr. Chethana Dharmapalaiah
MBBS, MRCP (UK), CCT - Rheumatology
Rheumatology
Dr. Chethana D completed her undergraduate training from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore. She then went to the United Kingdom to pursue higher training, completed MRCP Internal Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians. As Rheumatology always fascinated her, she decided to further her career in the field. She has experience in laboratory based research, having worked as a Clinical Research Fellow in Rheumatology at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK. She was involved in a research project on Minocycline induced Lupus. She then joined the prestigious Cambridge Deanery for Superspecialty training in Rheumatology. She completed the Specialty Certificate Exam in Rheumatology and obtained Certificate of completion of training (CCT) in Rheumatology in 2013. She has 9years of experience in the field of Rheumatology. On returning to India, she worked as a Consultant Rheumatologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore from Aug 2013 to Dec 2016. She joined our elite Aster group in January 2017. She is well trained in managing all rheumatological conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic, reactive, crystal arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis like wegeners granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis, takayasu’s arteritis, SLE, systemic sclerosis, myositis, sarcoidosis and chronic pain. She has a special interest in Vasculitis, having worked with experts in the filed in UK. She practices evidence based medicine. She performs intra articular (joint) injections, soft tissue injections and is trained in performing muscle and salivary gland biopsies. She is trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound. She also facilitates Biologic injections and infusions in our day care.
No. 43/2, New Airport Road, NH.7, Hebbal, Sahakara Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Sandeep H S
MBBS, MD - Pulmonary Medicine, DM - Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonology
Dr. Sandeep finished his MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davanagere and MD in Chest Medicine from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum. Later he completed his super- specialty training in the field of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine [DM] from the prestigious St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore. After his MD he has worked as a Junior Consultant in the Department of Pulmonology at Fortis Hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai where he underwent training in advanced interventional pulmonology techniques. Dr Sandeep holds an experience of more than 7 years in the field of pulmonary medicine and has performed more than 300 bronchoscopies, over 50 medical thoracoscopies and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) procedures. He has publications in various national and international journals. He has also won awards in various state level quiz competitions in the field of Pulmonary Medicine and has been a part of various research activities during his post graduation and continues to do so even now. He is very passionate about health education and believes that only education is the key to decrease incidence of Lung diseases especially in India. He is always willing to deliver the best possible clinical outcomes and has been appreciated among his peers for that. He believes and practices evidence based medicine. He is well versed in dealing with all kinds of respiratory diseases with a special interest in Bronchial Asthma, COPD, Lung Cancer, Interventional Pulmonology, Sleep disordered breathing, Tuberculosis and Lung transplant.
67, Uttarahalli Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Sunil Gowda
MBBS, DNB - General Surgery, DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery
Urology
Dr. Sunil Gowda is a Urologist and Urological Surgeon in Rajajinagar, Bangalore and has an experience of 15 years in these fields. Dr. Sunil Gowda practices at Practo Care Surgeries in Rajajinagar, Bangalore,Shirdi Sai Hospital in New BEL Road, Bangalore and Rajajinagar Kidney Stone Centre in Rajajinagar, Bangalore. He completed MBBS from M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore in 2001,DNB - General Surgery from University Of Mysore, India in 2006 and DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery from J.S.S Medical College, Mysore in 2010. He is a member of Urological Society of India (USI). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor,Urethrotomy,Cystectomy,Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection and Nephrectomy (Kidney Removal) etc.
Number 109/3, 20th Main Road, 5th Block, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Sariya Mohammadi J
MS - General Surgery, MBBS
Surgery
Graduated from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. completed Master in Surgery (MS) from JSS Medical College, Mysore in 2016. Persuaded Fellowship in breast oncosurgery from Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital, Bangalore under Rajiv Gandhi University in 2019. Trained in management of all benign and malignant breast diseases, lumpectomies, excisions, breast conservation surgeries, oncoplastic and cosmetic breast surgeries, management of all general surgical conditions. Dr. Sariya Mohammadi. J is one of the few Lady Surgeons in Bangalore City who practices General Surgery with special expertise in Breast Cancer Surgery and Treatment.
JBJ Complex, Service Road, 5th Block, Ashwath Nagar, HBR Layout, Bangalore, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Nirmala S
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro Surgery
Neurosurgery
Dr. Nirmala S graduated from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with an MS in General Surgery and M.Ch in Neurosurgery with an excellent track record during her undergraduate studies earning the highest marks in the subjects of Community Medicine, Surgery, and OBG at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar. She has gone on to have a stellar career as a Neurosurgeon with many years of experience. Her repertoire ranges across an impressive range of neurosurgical cases such as the evaluation and management of intracranial tumors, hydrocephalus, movement disorders, spinal trauma, and spinal disorders. She is an expert in handling neurosurgical emergencies like trauma, stroke, seizures, and neuro infections. Dr. Nirmala has independently performed more than 50 craniotomies for trauma, decompression and SDH, and 20 VP shunts, EVD, Burrholes for various cranial procedures. She has assisted in more than 20 cases of elective neurosurgical procedures for acoustic neuromas, ACM with a syrinx, intracranial tumors, in over 20 cases of Intracranial aneurysms, and in more than 15 interventional angiograms. She has independently performed over 30 nerve and muscle biopsies. She endeavors to provide the care for patients by being up to date with the latest neurosurgical advances. To this end, she has assisted in the evaluation and management of movement disorders for DBS surgeries, in temporal lobectomies, and other procedures like dorsal column stimulation and inter stim. Dr. Nirmala has been actively involved in various health camps conducted by Aster CMI Hospital. She is actively involved in academia and research and has won accolades such as securing the First Prize in Quiz in SHINE 2015 and the First Prize for her Paper presentation in SSBASIC Sept-2014. She has innumerable academic papers published in reputed journals to her credit and has presented at prestigious conferences, her research, and posters. Dr. Nirmala is also an Author, lending her expertise by contributing to the “Hand Book of Deep Brain Stimulation”.
No. 43/2, New Airport Road, NH.7, Hebbal, Sahakara Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Avinash T S
MBBS, DNB - General Surgery, MCh - Urology
Urology
Dr. Avinash T S is a Consultant Urologist in SPARSH Superspecialty hospital with specialisation in minimally invasive urology (endourology, laparoscopy) and renal transplant. He completed basic medical training from JJM Medical College, Davangere, obtained postgraduate degree in General surgery (MS) from Bangalore medical college. He also obtained Dip.NB in General surgery from National board of education, New Delhi. He further completed Urology training at Bombay hospital institute of medical sciences, Mumbai to obtain M.Ch degree. After completing M.Ch, he worked in Grant medical college, Mumbai and Goa medical college, Panaji in various capacities. Further he worked in Lakeshore hospital and PVS Memorial hospital, Kochi to become specialist in laparoscopic urology under the mentorship of renowned laparoscopic urologist Dr George P Abraham. After gaining skills in advanced laparoscopy and renal transplant, he served as a Consultant Urologist in Apollo BGS hospital, Mysore. During his tenure, he started laparoscopic urology service at Apollo BGS hospital and performed many complex urology procedures. Dr Avinash has expertise in performing various ablative and reconstructive laparoscopic urology procedures like laparoscopic nephrectomy, ureterolithotomy, pyeloplasty, ureteric reimplantation etc. He also has vast experience in performing kidney transplant surgery. Besides laparoscopy he has rich experience in managing various urological problems including kidney stone disease, enlarged prostate, urological cancers, urethral stricture, urological problems in children and women. Dr Avinash has more than 25 scientific papers in his credit as a primary author and co-author published in various national and international peer reviewed journals. He has presented several papers in various conferences. He is a course instructor for trainees in ‘Key to keyhole’ course- laparoscopic urology training programme conducted at Lakeshore hospital and PVS memorial hospital, Kochi.
148-151, Dr Rajgopal Rd, Judicial Colony, Raj Mahal Vilas 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Santhosh
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro Surgery
Neurosurgery
Dr. Santhosh N U is the Consultant Neurosurgeon and Endovascular Neurosurgeon at Aster CMI Hospital. Dr. Santhosh N U after completing his MCH in Neurosurgery as a University topper from KEM Hospital Mumbai, worked in the same institution as an Assistant Professor along with Prof. Atul Goel. Later he worked as a Consultant Neurosurgeon in BGS Global Hospital, Bangalore. He has done various complex brain and spine surgeries. He has a special interest in Endovascular Neurosurgery. He has done his fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery from Zurich, Switzerland under Prof Valavanis. He has done various Aneurysm coiling, AVM embolization, Tumour embolization, Carotico cavernous fistula and Pial AV fistula embolization, Carotid Stenting and effectively managed spinal vascular malformations. He is one of the few neurosurgeons in India, with vast experience in Endovascular Neurosurgery. Dr. Santosh has many publications including - Pial A-V Fistula presenting as lobar hemorrhage, Micro Vascular Doppler sonography- Neurosurgical applications, Fat Graft migration causing Recurrent Cervical Cord Compression and much more. Dr. Santosh participated in various programs and have attended a number of national and international conferences. He was also active in presentations such as- Neurovascon, Bombay Neurosurgery association, Bangalore neurological society, IMA etc.
No. 43/2, New Airport Road, NH.7, Hebbal, Sahakara Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Nithin Kumar .N
MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Neurology
Neurology
Dr. Nithin Kumar .N is a Neurologist in HBR Layout, Bangalore and has an experience of 22 years in this field. Dr. Nithin Kumar .N practices at Brainwaves Medicare in HBR Layout, Bangalore and Fortis Hospital in Cunningham Road, Bangalore. He completed MBBS from Mysore Medical College, Mysore University in 1999,MD - General Medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, (KIMS) in 2002 and DM - Neurology from Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai in 2008. He is a member of Karnataka Medical Council and Bangalore Neurological Society. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Movement Disorder,Canalith Repositioning (CR),PET Scan,Spinal Tap and Cerebrovascular Surgery etc.
14, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Sunil Kumar K
MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Pulmonary Medicine
Pulmonology
Dr. Sunil Kumar K is a Pulmonologist in Hebbal, Bangalore and has an experience of 18 years in this field. Dr. Sunil Kumar K practices at Aster CMI Hospital in Hebbal, Bangalore. He completed MBBS from JJMMC Davangere RGUHS Bangalore in 2003,MD - General Medicine from M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore in 2009 and DM - Pulmonary Medicine from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre –Kochi in 2014. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Diseases of the Chest,Respiratory Conditions,Lung Cancer,Emphysema and Bronchoscopy etc.
No. 43/2, New Airport Road, NH.7, Hebbal, Sahakara Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Sudhakar
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery
Urology
Dr. Sudhakar is a most experienced Urologist in Banaswadi, Kalyan Nagar, HBR Layout, Hebbal, Bangalore, and has experience of more than 20 years of in this field. Dr. Sudhakar practices at Practo Care Surgeries in HBR Layout, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal as a consultant. He completed MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore in 1994, MS - General Surgery from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli in 1998, and DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery from National Board of Examination, India in 2004. Worked as Faculty in St John’s Medical College, Bangalore & Vydehi Medical college from 2004-2007. At present attached to Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal as a consultant. Dr. Sudhakar has expertise in kidney stone removal with minimally keyhole procedures as daycare (RIRS/PCNL/Mini PERT/URS etc.) Prostrate surgery like laser TURP, ( HOLEP) Treating cancers of kidney/prostrate/bladder both laparoscopically & Open surgery. Urological reconstructive surgeries like Buccal Mucosal Urethroplasties/Neobladders/Pyeloplasties. Female urology surgeries for urinary leaks due to fistulas VVF repairs & Urinary incontinence surgeries like TVT/ TOT procedures.
JBJ Complex, Service Road, 5th Block, Ashwath Nagar, HBR Layout, Bangalore, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India