Dr. Dilip Gopalakrishnan
Senior Consultant Specialist
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore• View Hospital- Department
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD / MS
- Experience
- 36+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Dilip Gopalakrishnan
Dr. Dilip Gopalakrishnan is Senior Consultant in Spine Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru, with 36 years of experience in orthopaedic and spine surgery. His core specialities include spinal deformity correction, degenerative spinal disorders, and spinal trauma, and he has been instrumental in developing collaboration between orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons to build a comprehensive spine care team at Apollo. He treats scoliosis, lumbar disc disease, and complex spinal trauma cases, drawing on visiting clinical fellowships at internationally renowned spine centres. Dr. Gopalakrishnan completed his MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 1976, his Diploma in Orthopaedics from Christian Medical College, Vellore, in 1979, and his MS in Orthopaedics from AIIMS, New Delhi, in 1982. He served as Professor of Orthopaedics at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College from 1987 to 2003 before joining Apollo, and was a visiting clinical fellow at the University of Nottingham, UK, and Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris.
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Treatments Performed
Musculoskeletal & Spine Surgeries Procedures & Surgeries5 Procedures
Clinical Specializations & Areas of Focus1 Procedures
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore
Bannerghatta Main Road, IIM Opposite, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar Bangalore Karnataka 560076 India
What to Expect: Musculoskeletal & Spine Surgeries at Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore Package | 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.
Reviews (2)
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Dilip Gopalakrishnan provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
