Dr. Praveen K S
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Professional Qualifications And Fellowships
| Qualification | Year | Institution / University & City |
|---|---|---|
| M B B S | 2000 | Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University |
| M.S (General Surgery) | 2004 | Stanley Medical College, Chennai. The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University |
| DNB, (General Surgery) | 2004 | National Board of Examinations, New Delhi |
| M.Ch (Neurosurgery) | 2007 | National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore |
Experience Profile
- Senior Resident, Dept of Neurosurgery, NIMHANS, Bangalore: 2007 - 2008.
- Consultant, Dept of Neurosurgery, Basappa Memorial Hospital, Mysore: 2008 - 2009
Academic Achievements and Awards
Bangalore University – MBBS Examinations, 1999
- University Topper (First Rank).
- Highest Marks in Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Dr. P.R. Desai Gold Medal.
- Highest Marks in Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Sow. Raja Bhai Cash Prize.
- Highest Marks in Medicine – Dr. Kamala Menon Gold Medal
- Highest Marks in Medicine – Smt.Meenakshamma Kaverappa Gold Medal.
- Highest Marks in Medicine – The Victoria Hospital Golden Jubilee Commemoration Gold Medal.
- Highest Marks in Medicine – 20th Joint Annual Conference of Physicians of India, Bangalore Gold Medal.
- Highest Marks in MBBS – Raja Seva Saktha Dr. B.K. Narayana Rao Memorial Gold Medal.
- Highest Marks in MBBS – The Mysore Medical Education Society Gold Medal.
- Highest Marks in MBBS – Dr.Authi Keshavalu Memorial Gold Medal.
- Highest Marks in MBBS – Sri. Agrahara Chowdappa Gold Medal.
- Highest Marks in MBBS – Smt. Muniyamma and Thimmaiah Gold Medal.
- Highest Marks in MBBS – Smt. T. Rajamma Cash Prize
- Highest Marks in MBBS – Sri. T. R Shamanna Cash Prize.
- Highest Marks in MBBS – Sri B.K. Garudachar centenary Commemoration Cash Prize.
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai – M.S (Gen Surgery) Examinations, 2004
- University Topper (First Rank).
- Best Performance in M.S (Gen Surgery) – District Surgeon Dr.R. Shanmugam Memorial Endowment Award.
- Best Performance in M.S (Gen Surgery) – Dr. U. Mohan Rao Prize.
- Best Performance in M.S (Gen Surgery) – Iraiyadimai E. A. Jiavudeen Endowment Prize.
- Best Performance in M.S (Gen Surgery) – Madurai ASICON 1977 Gold Medal.
- Best Performance in M.S (Gen Surgery) – Prof. C.M.K. Reddy Gold Medal.
- Gold Medal - Prof. A. Venugopal Urology Prize Examination (Madras Urological Society).
- Gold Medal – Padma Natarajan, M.V. Natarajan Memorial Medal for General Surgery. (Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai).
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore- MCh Neurosurgery, 2007
- Best Outgoing student in Neurosurgery for the year 2007 presented during the convocation held on Jan 5, 2009.
Publications
- “Calcified epidermoid cyst of the anterior interhemispheric fissure”- BJNS (August 2008, BJNS)
Papers Presented
- Neurological Society of India – Neurocon, Madurai, December 2006: “CNS Hemangioblastomas – A 12 year experience”.
- Neurological Society of India – Neurocon, Agra, December 2007: “Spinal Intramedullary Lesions – A retrospective analysis of 61 cases”.
Memberships
- Bangalore Neurological Society
- Neurological Society of India
Areas of special Interest
- Spinal Disorders
- Aneurysms
- Neuro-Oncology
- Neuro-Trauma
- Neuro-Endoscopy
Other Interests
- Carnatic Classical Music: Trained in classical vocal music for the past 15 years. Have cleared proficiency examinations in the same and have performed at various concerts. Have experience in composing music and have won various prizes.
- Other interests include creative writing, poetry composition, reading fiction/non-fiction, cooking and yoga.