Dr. Praveen M. Ganigi

Dr. Praveen M. Ganigi

Consultant 

30 Years of Experience

Neurosurgeon

MBBS, MCh

Reg. No.:45510 Karnataka Medical Council, 1997

Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore

English, Hindi, Kannada

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About Dr. Praveen M. Ganigi

Dr. Praveen M. Ganigi is a senior Neurosurgeon in Bangalore, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road. He has nearly three decades of experience in treating a wide range of neurological conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves. After completing MBBS, he pursued advanced surgical training, including MCh in Neuro Surgery and a specialised observership in complex spine surgery. His clinical focus includes brain tumours, spine instability, vascular lesions, and craniovertebral junction pathologies, where he uses evidence‑based techniques to improve safety and outcomes. Patients appreciate his detailed explanations, balanced advice on surgery versus conservative care, and structured follow‑up planning.

Dr. Praveen Ganigi’s Expertise and Specialization

  • Brain Tumour and Skull Base Surgery: Dr. Praveen Ganigi performs microsurgical and endoscopic procedures for primary and metastatic brain tumours, skull base lesions, and pituitary tumours, making him a sought‑after brain doctor in Bangalore focused on maximal safe tumour removal with preserved neurological function.
  • Complex Spine and CV Junction Surgery: As a senior Spine Surgeon in Bangalore, Dr. Praveen Ganigi manages craniovertebral junction instability, degenerative spine disease, and spinal canal stenosis using stabilisation and decompression techniques tailored to each patient’s anatomy and symptoms.
  • Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery: Dr. Praveen Ganigi, Neurosurgeon at Manipal Hospital Bangalore, uses endoscopic neurosurgery for selected brain and ventricular lesions, offering smaller incisions, reduced tissue disruption, and faster recovery than conventional open surgery.
  • Vascular Neurosurgery and Aneurysm Management: This Manipal Brain Surgeon in Bangalore treats selected intracranial aneurysms and vascular malformations with microsurgical techniques, planning each intervention to minimise bleeding risk while preserving critical blood flow to the brain.
  • Trauma and Emergency Neurosurgery: As part of the neurosurgical emergency team at Manipal Hospital Bangalore, Dr. Praveen Ganigi handles head injuries, intracranial haemorrhages, and acute spine trauma, enabling patients who book an appointment with Dr. Praveen Ganigi to receive rapid decompression and stabilisation when urgent intervention is needed.

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Top Procedures Performed by Dr. Praveen Ganigi and Their Cost

Dr. Praveen Ganigi offers a range of advanced neurosurgical procedures at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. The table below gives approximate costs in INR and their estimated equivalent in USD.

Procedure

Cost in INR

Cost in USD

Brain tumour (craniotomy) surgery

INR 3,00,000 – INR 6,00,000

USD 3,600 – USD 7,200

Endoscopic brain/pituitary surgery

INR 2,50,000 – INR 5,00,000

USD 3,000 – USD 6,000

Cervical spine decompression and fusion

INR 2,20,000 – INR 4,50,000

USD 2,600 – USD 5,400

Lumbar spine decompression and fusion

INR 2,00,000 – INR 4,00,000

USD 2,400 – USD 4,800

Craniovertebral junction surgery

INR 3,50,000 – INR 6,50,000

USD 4,200 – USD 7,800

NoteThese are approximate costs and may vary depending on the patient’s condition and hospital policies.

Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews for Dr. Praveen Ganigi

Dr. Praveen Ganigi is appreciated for his clear explanations and structured treatment approach. Patients often mention his calm demeanor and confidence while handling complex Neurosurgery cases.

“Dr. Praveen Ganigi, one of the best Neurosurgeons in Bangalore, explained my brain surgery in simple language and helped us understand both the risks and benefits. Dr. Praveen Ganigi, Manipal Hospita,l Bangalore, took good care of me before and after the operation.”

“I consulted Dr. Praveen M. Ganigi, a highly trusted Spine Surgeon in Bangalore, for a long‑standing spine problem. He reviewed all my reports carefully, suggested surgery only when needed, and the pain has improved significantly since the procedure, which is why I often recommend him when people ask for Dr. Praveen Ganigi's reviews.”

Dr. Ganigi explained my treatment clearly and put me at ease before surgery. Excellent care.”

“As a Brain Doctor in Bangalore, Dr. Ganigi was very approachable, answered all our questions with patience, and guided us clearly about follow‑up visits and medicines after discharge. Booking an appointment with Dr. Praveen Ganigi was straightforward, and his staff clearly explained Dr. Praveen Ganigi's consultation fees and shared the correct Dr. Praveen Ganigi contact number for future queries.”

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OPD Schedule Of Dr. Praveen M. Ganigi

Consultation Fees Rs. 850 /-

Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road) Bangalore

Monday 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Tuesday 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Thursday 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Friday 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Saturday 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM

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Education

  • MBBS – Jawaharlal Nehru Medical , Ajmer, India 1996
  • M.Ch (Neurosurgery) – National InstituteCollege of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India 2003

Training & Certificates

  • Observership in Complex Spine Surgery – Germany

Past Experience

  • Consultant – Neurosurgery, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore (Current)
  • Past affiliations include training and practice at NIMHANS, Bangalore and other leading neuroscience centres.

Awards

  • Best Outgoing Student Silver Jubilee Award for M.Ch Neurosurgery at NIMHANS (2003)
  • Best Paper Presentation Award on Paediatric High-Grade Gliomas (2004)
  • Part of the multidisciplinary team that successfully separated ischiopagus conjoined twins (2007)

Associations/Membership

  • Member, Neurological Society of India
  • Member, Skull Base Society of India
  • Member, Association of Spine Surgeons of India
  • Member, Bangalore Neurological Society

Paper Published

  • Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to Orbital Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor: A Minimally Invasive Method for Rare Orbital Tumor — Case Report and Review of Literature — Indian Journal of Neurosurgery, Vol. 14 Issue 01

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Field of Expertise

  • Aneurysm Coiling
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Stimulant Therapy
  • Brain AVM Embolization with Onyx
  • Brain Surgery
  • Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
  • Cerebral Angiogram
  • Cerebral Angioplasty
  • Cervical Artificial Disk Replacement
  • Chronic Cerebro Spinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Corpus Callosotomy
  • Craniofacial Reconstruction Surgery
  • Cranioplasty
  • Craniotomy
  • Decompressive Craniectomy
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
  • Digital Nerve Repair
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy
  • Endovascular Surgery for AVMs
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Gamma Knife Surgery
  • Hemispherectomy
  • High Cervical Stimulation
  • Hydrocephalus Treatment
  • Image-Guided Neurosurgery
  • Intrathecal Pain Pump
  • Lesionectomy
  • Liberation Therapy
  • Meningioma Treatment
  • Microsurgery for Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
  • Microsurgical Tumor Removal
  • Microvascular Decompression (MVD)
  • Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery for Brain Tumor
  • Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
  • Multiple Subpial Transections (MST)
  • Nerve Blocks
  • Nerve Repair Surgery
  • Neuroendoscopy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Percutaneous Balloon Compression (PBC)
  • Percutaneous Stereotactic Radiofrequency Rhizotomy (PSR)
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Pituitary Tumor Treatment
  • Rhizotomy
  • Robotic-Assisted Nephroureterectomy
  • Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Speech Therapy
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
  • Temporal Lobectomy
  • Thecoperitoneal Shunt
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
  • Trigeminal Nerve Block
  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation
  • Ventriculostomy
  • Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
  • VP Shunt
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
  • Acute Flaccid Myelitis
  • Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
  • ALD (Adrenoleukodystrophy)
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Amnesia
  • Amyloidosis
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Anaplastic Astrocytoma
  • Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondria, Hypochondriasis)
  • Arachnoid Cysts
  • Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF)
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Arthritis of the Spine (Spondylosis)
  • Astrocytoma
  • Ataxia
  • Atypical Parkinsonism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Back Pain in Athletes
  • Back Strains and Sprains
  • Basal Ganglia Stroke
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Benign Rolandic Epilepsy
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar Psychosis
  • Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder
  • Botulism
  • Brachial Plexus Palsy
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Atrophy
  • Brain Cancer (Brain Tumor)
  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Brain Stem Glioma
  • Brain: Temporal Lobe, Vagal Nerve, & Frontal Lobe
  • Carotid Artery Stenosis
  • Cerebellopontine Angle (CPA) Tumors
  • Cerebral Cavernous Malformation (CCM)
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cerebrovascular Insufficiency
  • Cervical Spinal Stenosis
  • Cervical Spondylosis
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
  • Chiari Malformation
  • Childhood Schizophrenia
  • Chordomas
  • Choroid Plexus Tumor
  • Chronic Migraine
  • Chronic Spine and Back Pain
  • Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
  • Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
  • Cluster Headaches
  • Congenital Malformations of the Brain and Spine
  • Convexity Meningioma
  • Craniofacial Malformations
  • Craniopharyngioma
  • Craniosynostosis (Craniostenosis)
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Dementia
  • Developmental Delay in Children
  • Devic's Disease (Neuromyelitis)
  • Discitis
  • Dissociative Amnesia
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
  • Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor (DNET)
  • Dyslexia
  • Dystonia
  • Encephalitis
  • Encephalocele
  • Ependymoma
  • Epilepsy
  • Essential Tremor
  • Factitious Disorders
  • Febrile Seizures
  • Fibrillary Astrocytoma
  • Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
  • Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
  • Generalized Seizures
  • Glioblastoma Tumors
  • Gliomas Tumors
  • Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia (GPN)
  • GLUT-1 Deficiency
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
  • Headache
  • Headaches in Children and Adolescents
  • Hemangioblastoma
  • Hemangiopericytoma
  • Hemicrania Continua
  • Hemimegalencephaly
  • Herniated Disk (Slipped, Ruptured or Bulging Disk)
  • HIV Neuropathy
  • HIV-Associated Dementia
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Hydrocephalus in Children
  • Hyperkalemia (High Potassium)
  • Hypothalamic Hamartoma
  • Hypothermia (Low Body Temperature)
  • Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)
  • Idiopathic Neuropathy
  • Infantile Spasm
  • Insomnia
  • Joubert Syndrome
  • Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
  • Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA)
  • Kleine-Levin Syndrome
  • Korsakoff's Syndrome
  • Leukodystrophy
  • Lewy Body Dementia
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Lyme Disease
  • Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST)
  • Medulloblastoma
  • Meningioma
  • Meralgia Paresthetica
  • Metastatic Spinal Tumors
  • Metastatic Tumors
  • Migraines in Children and Adolescents
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
  • Mitochondrial Diseases
  • Motor Neuron Disease
  • Motor Stereotypies
  • Moyamoya Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
  • Myoclonic Atonic Epilepsy
  • Narcolepsy
  • Narcolepsy in Children
  • Neck Sprain
  • Nerve Injury
  • Nerve Sheath Tumor
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Neurofibroma
  • Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
  • Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Occipital Neuralgia
  • Olfactory Neuroblastoma
  • Oligodendroglioma
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Optic Nerve Glioma
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Osteoma
  • Paralysis
  • Paraplegia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Partial Seizures
  • Pediatric Brain and Spine Injuries
  • Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
  • Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) in Adults
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Peroneal Nerve Injury
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
  • Pituitary Adenoma
  • Pituitary Tumor
  • Poland Syndrome
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma
  • Pseudomeningocele
  • Rasmussen's Encephalitis
  • Rathke's Cleft Cysts (RCCs)
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schwannomas
  • Seizures
  • Sensory Ataxia
  • Skeletal Dysplasia
  • Small Fiber Sensory Neuropathy (SFSN)
  • Spasticity
  • Spina Bifida
  • Stiff Person Syndrome
  • Stroke
  • Sturge Weber Syndrome
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)
  • Subcortical Vascular Dementia
  • Subdural Hematoma
  • Susac Syndrome
  • Syringomyelia
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS)
  • Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome
  • Tonic-Clonic Seizures
  • Torticollis
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Transient Global Amnesia (TGA)
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or Mini Stroke
  • Transverse Myelitis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Trichotillomania
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Vasculitic Neuropathy
  • Vestibular Schwannoma

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