Dr Riyaz is a neurosurgeon at Manipal Hospitals Varthur Road, Bengaluru, with a robust academic and surgical background . He is experienced in managing complex neurosurgical and spine cases  from neuro-trauma and tumours to paediatric neurosurgery and functional epilepsy surgery. He also contributes academically: presenting research at conferences (e.g. on optic nerve sheath diameter in head injuries, atlantoaxial fixation techniques) and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. His multilingual fluency (English, Hindi, Kannada) supports communication with diverse patients.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore
• MS – General Surgery – Al-Ameen Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka
• MCh – Neurosurgery

Professional Experience:

• Consultant – Neurosurgery, Manipal Hospitals Varthur Road, Bengaluru
• Has worked in high-volume neurosurgical settings, performing complex brain & spine surgeries independently.
• Teaching involvement: has taught medical, dental, and nursing students neurosurgery and general surgery topics.

Awards & Achievements:

• 1st Prize at Neurocon State Conference 2017 — paper: “Acquired Chiari Malformation with Syringomyelia secondary to Colloid Cyst with Hydrocephalus: A rare case report.”
• Has presented multiple papers and posters at neurosurgical conferences; has published peer-reviewed research.

Professional Memberships:

• Associate Member, Neurological Society of India .
• Associate Member, Neurological Society of Andhra Pradesh.
• Permanent Member, Association of Surgeons of India.

Publications :

• Research paper on optic nerve sheath diameter in head injuries.
• Research on atlantoaxial fixation (Harms technique) for spine instability.
• Has delivered talks and presentations at neurosurgical conferences (state and national level).

Video Presentations

• “Paediatric Neurosurgery | Dr Abdul Aziz Riyaz | Manipal Hospital Varthur Road” - Link
• “Epilepsy Surgery I | Dr Abdul Aziz Riyaz | Manipal Hospital Varthur Road” - Link
• “Spine Surgery | Dr Abdul Aziz Riyaz | Manipal Hospital Varthur Road” - Link

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