Our Spine Care Experts
At Manipal Institute of Robotic Spine Surgery (MIRSS), a team of highly experienced specialists from Robotic Spine Surgery, Spine Care, and Spine Anaesthesiology provides the highest level of spine care through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring that every patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their needs.
Dr. Vidyadhara S
Chairman and HOD - Spine Surgery, Consultant - Robotic Spine Surgeon, Co-Chairman - Medical Advisory Board
Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bangalore
Dr. Vidyadhara S is a leading spine surgeon and Founder of the Manipal Comprehensive Spine Care Center (MCSCC) and the Manipal Institute of Robotic Spine Surgery (MIRSS). With over 20,000 spine surgeries and 1,000+ robotic procedures to his credit, he is among India's most experienced robotic spine surgeons. A recipient of over 30 prestigious awards and fellowships, including the SRS Traveling Fellowship (USA), he has trained 30+ spine surgeons and heads the SpineVidya group across nine Manipal Hospitals in Bangalore.
- Performed over 20,000+ successful spinal surgeries
- Pioneered Robotic Spine Surgery in India
- Performed 1000+ successful robotic spine surgeries
- Expertise in robotic-assisted procedures for various spinal conditions
Spine Care Consultants
Dr. Abhishek Soni
Consultant - Spine Care
Dr. Abhishek Soni completed his MS in Orthopaedics from the prestigious B.J. Medical College and further specialized with an FNB in Spine Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore. His expertise lies in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS), including Endoscopic Spine Surgery.
Dr. Balamurugan Thirugnanam
Consultant - Spine Care
Dr. Balamurugan Thirugnanam completed his MS in Orthopaedics from Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, followed by Senior Residency at AIIMS, New Delhi. He further specialized in Spine Surgery by completing the FNB in Spine Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru. He is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), USA, with a particular focus on spinal deformities, including scoliosis and kyphosis.
Dr. Dhiyanesh Krishnamoorthy
Consultant - Spine Care
Dr Dhiyanesh completed his MS in Orthopaedics from Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai in 2013. He then pursued Fellowship in Spine Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore. He has subspecialty interest in endoscopic spine surgery and minimally invasive spine procedures.
Dr. Dinesh Iyer
Consultant - Spine care
Dr. Dinesh Iyer is a highly experienced Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon specialising in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), spine endoscopy, and deformity correction. He is currently practising as a Consultant, with advanced training including MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), FNB (Spine), and international fellowships. His expertise in modern spine care ensures faster recovery and effective outcomes for a wide range of spinal conditions.
