MBBS · MRCS (Edinburgh) · FRCS (Ireland) · DNB (Neurosurgery) · FINR (Zurich) · FNET (Tokyo) · FEBNS
Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar — Bangalore
India · UK · Ireland · Switzerland · Japan
Zurich & Tokyo
When a scan shows a brain aneurysm, a narrowed artery in the neck, a complex spine problem or a brain tumour, the surgeon’s training matters enormously. In Bangalore, one neurosurgeon stands out for combining open brain and spine surgery with catheter-based endovascular treatment: Dr. Prasanna K Venkatesh.
With over 15 years of experience, membership and fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland, the European Board fellowship (FEBNS), and endovascular fellowships in Zurich and Tokyo, Dr. Venkatesh is a consultant neurosurgeon at Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar. He has previously served as a consultant at Fortis Hospital and Sakra Super Speciality Hospital, Bangalore.
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1. Quick Overview — At a Glance
2. About Dr. Prasanna K Venkatesh
Dr. Prasanna K Venkatesh is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore, with over 15 years of experience in neurosurgery. He completed his MBBS at MS Ramaiah Medical College and his DNB in Neurosurgery at Manipal.
He went on to earn a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Care Education from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), the Fellowship of the European Board of Neurological Surgery (FEBNS), Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS), and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FRCS), where he remains an active member.
To pursue his interest in endovascular neurosurgery, Dr. Venkatesh completed a Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology (FINR) in Zurich and a Fellowship in Neuroendovascular Therapy (FNET) in Tokyo. He also completed a complex spine fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. This means he can discuss both catheter-based and open options for conditions of the brain vessels and spine.
3. Training & Career Journey
Dr. Venkatesh’s education combines Indian medical training with Royal College and European Board credentials and endovascular fellowships in Switzerland and Japan.
Exact years for each stage are not published on the hospital profile, so none are stated here.
4. Qualifications — Full Table
| Qualification | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | 🇮🇳 India |
| DNB — Neurosurgery | Manipal | 🇮🇳 India |
| MRCS — Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| FRCS — Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Health Care Education | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| Complex Spine Fellowship | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| FEBNS — Fellowship of the European Board of Neurological Surgery | European Board of Neurological Surgery | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| FINR — Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology | Zurich | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| FNET — Fellowship in Neuroendovascular Therapy | Tokyo | 🇯🇵 Japan |
5. Areas of Clinical Expertise
Dr. Venkatesh’s listed expertise covers catheter-based treatment of brain and neck vessel disease, spine surgery and adult brain tumour surgery.
Endovascular Coiling for Brain Aneurysms
Treats a weakened, bulging brain blood vessel from inside. A catheter is guided through an artery and tiny platinum coils are placed in the aneurysm to block blood flow into it, lowering the risk of bleeding.
Carotid, Vertebral & Intracranial Stenting
Opens narrowed arteries that supply the brain by placing a stent through a catheter, which can reduce stroke risk in suitable patients.
Complex Spine Surgery
Surgery for complicated spine conditions, supported by a complex spine fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Spine procedures performed through smaller incisions where the condition allows.
Adult Brain Tumour Surgery
Surgical removal of brain tumours in adults, planned using detailed imaging and a team approach. Glioblastoma is a major theme in his research.
Does Dr. Prasanna K Venkatesh Treat Your Condition?
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6. Research & Publications
Dr. Venkatesh’s Aster profile lists 20 publications in national and international journals. His research spans brain tumours, pituitary and skull base lesions, Chiari malformation, aneurysms and spine surgery outcomes.
Glioblastoma & Glioma Research
Six papers, including work on a fourteen-gene GBM prognostic signature (PLoS ONE, 2013), TOP2A and temozolomide response (J Neuro-Oncol, 2012) and 2-DG with radiation (Asian J Neurosurg, 2013).
Pituitary & Sellar Lesions
Papers on pituicytoma, Rathke’s cleft cyst, sellar tuberculoma and tumours coexisting with pituitary adenomas (2010–2011).
Brain Vessels & Posterior Fossa
Anterior choroidal segment aneurysms (Int J Neurosci, 2010), Chiari I malformation (Acta Neurochirurgica, 2010) and posterior fossa hemangioblastoma (Br J Neurosurg, 2016).
Spine Surgery
Whether NSAIDs should be avoided after spinal fusion surgery (Clinical Spine Surgery, 2018).
Rare Clinical Cases
Reports on adult medulloblastoma (Clin Neurol Neurosurg, 2009), metastatic choriocarcinoma to the brain, cerebellar anaplastic oligodendroglioma and sphenocavernous aspergilloma.
7. Where Dr. Venkatesh Practises
Dr. Venkatesh consults at Aster RV Hospital, part of the Aster DM Quality Care network, in JP Nagar, South Bangalore.
8. Why International Patients Choose Dr. Prasanna K Venkatesh
Internationally Recognised Credentials
MRCS Edinburgh, FRCS Ireland and FEBNS, alongside endovascular fellowships in Zurich and Tokyo.
Open & Catheter-Based Options
One surgeon who can discuss both open surgery and endovascular treatment for brain vessel conditions.
Advanced Neurosciences Department
Aster RV lists intraoperative MRI, neuronavigation and neuromonitoring in its neurosurgery department.
Published Research
20 listed publications, including brain tumour research in international journals.
English · Hindi · Kannada
Communicates comfortably with patients from across India. Doctor Visit Bangalore arranges interpreters for other languages.
Full International Patient Support via DVB
Hospital invitation letters for medical visa, airport pickup, hotel support, interpreter and accompaniment during consultations.
9. How Doctor Visit Bangalore Can Help
Whether you are in Bangalore, coming from another Indian city, or travelling from abroad — Doctor Visit Bangalore will arrange your priority appointment with Dr. Prasanna K Venkatesh quickly, easily, and free of charge.
- Priority appointment with Dr. Prasanna K Venkatesh
- Report sharing and preliminary guidance
- Treatment options and cost estimates
- Hospital invitation letter for medical visa
- Medical visa assistance — step by step
- Airport pickup — Kempegowda International Airport
- Hotel and accommodation near Aster RV, JP Nagar
- Language interpreter during consultations
- Accompany patient during doctor consultation
- Full treatment coordination — consultation to discharge
- Post-discharge report and follow-up coordination
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10. Frequently Asked Questions
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Final Word
A brain aneurysm, a blocked artery or a complex spine problem is not a routine diagnosis. The surgeon’s training, and the technology behind them, shape the options a patient is offered.
Dr. Prasanna K Venkatesh brings over 15 years of neurosurgical practice, qualifications from the Royal Colleges of Edinburgh and Ireland and the European Board, and endovascular fellowships in Zurich and Tokyo, at Aster RV Hospital’s neurosciences department in JP Nagar.
Doctor Visit Bangalore will arrange your appointment within 24 hours. Our service is completely free — for every patient.
Sources: Aster Hospitals official doctor profile (asterhospitals.in); Aster RV Bangalore neurosurgery and neurosciences pages.
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