Dr. Ajay Herur: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Overview

About Dr. Ajay Herur

Dr. Ajay Herur is a Neurosurgeon specialising in minimal access brain and spine surgery, practising within the Apollo Hospitals network in Bengaluru, with 25 years of experience. His core specialities include endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, cerebrovascular embolization, and skull base tumour surgery, and he coined the term Neural Integrity Preserving Surgery (NIPS) to describe his approach. He treats craniosynostosis, Moyamoya disease, trigeminal neuralgia, and complex vascular neurosurgical conditions, using Minimal Access Neurosurgery (MANS) and Minimal Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) techniques. Dr. Herur completed his MBBS from Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute in 1999 and his DNB in Neurosurgery, followed by specialised training in Radiofrequency Ablation and Vascular Neurosurgery at HN Hospital, Mumbai, and endoscopic technique workshops in Naples, Italy. He is a member of the AO Spine International Board, the Dandy Society, and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).

Education & Qualifications

MBBS — Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (1999)

DNB (Neurosurgery)

Training in Radiofrequency Ablation and Vascular Neurosurgery — HN Hospital, Mumbai

Endoscopic technique training — workshops in Naples, Italy

Clinical Career Timeline

Neurosurgeon (Minimal Access & Spine) — Apollo Hospitals, Jayanagar/Bannerghatta network, Bengaluru

Accreditations & Professional Memberships

Coined the term 'Neural Integrity Preserving Surgery (NIPS)'

Member, AO Spine International Board, Dandy Society, CNS, and AANS

Languages Spoken

EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)

Procedures

Treatments Performed

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Core Speciality

Neural Integrity Preserving Surgery (NIPS)

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Core Speciality

Skull Base Tumour Surgery

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Core Speciality

Cerebrovascular Embolization

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Core Speciality

Endoscopic Neurosurgery

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Core Speciality

Minimal Access Spine Surgery

Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures

Endoscopic and minimally invasive brain and spine surgeryLaminectomyBrain aneurysm coiling and AV fistula embolization

Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures

Skull base tumour surgeryCarotid body tumour and carotid cavernous fistula treatmentCraniosynostosis, Moyamoya disease, trigeminal neuralgia treatment

Hospitals

Practices At

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore

Bannerghatta Main Road, IIM Opposite, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar Bangalore Karnataka 560076 India

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Cost Guidance

What to Expect: Musculoskeletal & Spine Surgeries

Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India

Procedure	US / UK Estimate	India Package Price	Savings
Cervical Disc Replacement (ACDF with Implants)	$46,000 US/UK	$5,200 – $7,800 in India	84% Less
Lumbar Spinal Fusion (TLIF / PLIF, Multi-level)	$52,000 US/UK	$5,800 – $8,500 in India	85% Less
Endoscopic Microdiscectomy	$28,000 US/UK	$3,800 – $5,200 in India	83% Less
Scoliosis Deformity Correction Surgery	$90,000 US/UK	$11,000 – $16,500 in India	83% Less

Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.

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