Dr. Veekshith Shetty is a consultant neurosurgeon at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, bringing international-level training and expertise to the management of complex brain and spinal conditions. He has undergone advanced fellowships, including in neuro-oncology (London), and is trained under the European Board of Neurosurgery and FRCS (Edinburgh), enabling him to handle advanced neuro-oncology, skull base, cerebrovascular and spinal surgeries. His practice emphasizes minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques, awake craniotomies, and use of modern intraoperative imaging - aiming for safe, precise and patient-centric care. He treats both adult and paediatric neurosurgical conditions, and is reputed for his calm, collaborative demeanor and ability to explain conditions clearly to patients.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS
• DNB (Neurosurgery)
• FRCS (Ed) (Neuro. Surg)
• Fellow of European Board of Neurosurgery
• Fellowship in Neuro-oncology (London)

Professional Experience:

• Consultant – Neurosurgery, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru (current)

Fellowships:

• Fellowship in Neuro-Oncology, St George’s University Hospital, London
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS-Ed, Neuro. Surg)
• Fellow of the European Board of Neurosurgery (FEBNS)

Publications:

• Shetty V, Bhatt P. “Cranial and Spinal Tuberculosis Infections, including Acute Presentations.” Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; 2024. (Elements in Emergency Neurosurgery).
• Shetty V, et al. “Imaging timing after surgery for glioblastoma: an evaluation of practice in Great Britain and Ireland (INTERVAL-GB)” – a multi-centre cohort study. J Neurooncol 169, 517–529 (2024).
• Paper presentation at the 65th annual conference of Neurological Society of India (in conjunction with SBNS), December 2016, Chennai.
• Lecture presentation at the Aberdeen White Matter Dissection Course, 2019, Aberdeen, Scotland.