Dr. Ravi Gopal Varma

Neurology 30 years of overall experience Aster CMI Hospital

About Dr. Ravi Gopal Varma

Dr. Ravi Gopal Varma, Director - Aster Global Institute of Neurosciences & Lead Consultant - Neurosurgery at Aster Hospitals, is a highly qualified Neurosurgeon with a special interest in Movement Disorders and brings with him more than 25 years of experience.Dr. Varma has undergone training in all aspects of Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery which includes specialized surgery for Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, and Chronic Pain. His surgical expertise covers other branches of neurosurgery including Paediatric, Vascular and Endoscopic Neurosurgery.He is one of the few neurosurgeons, in India, with the large experience with DBS surgery for Parkinson’s disease. Before joining Aster Hospitals, the doctor had been instrumental in setting up and running the highly successful Institute of Neurosciences at M. S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, where he was Professor and Head of Neurosurgery since 2008

Education & Certifications

MBBS, MS, MCh (Neurosurgery), FFSN

Awards & Recognition

Pioneering DBS Programs: Dr. Varma has been instrumental in establishing DBS programs for Parkinson’s disease treatment at several prestigious institutions, including NIMS Hyderabad, KEM Hospital Mumbai, and Apollo Hospital Hyderabad,Academic Leadership: He established the MCh Neurosurgery program at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, and served as Professor and Head of Neurosurgery, contributing significantly to neurosurgical education and training,International Collaborations: Dr. Varma was selected for an advanced DBS workshop in the Netherlands as part of an Indo-Canadian collaboration, reflecting his commitment to global neurosurgical advancements,Innovative Surgical Milestones: He conducted the first successful DBS surgery for Neuroacanthocytosis in India, marking only the third such procedure worldwide,Thought Leadership: Invited as a guest speaker at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi, Dr. Varma shared the platform with global dignitaries, discussing topics on unraveling the brain's enigmas