
Dr. Gururaj Mallikarjun
Associate Director of Spine Services & Senior Consultant — Spine Surgery
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About Dr. Gururaj Mallikarjun
Dr. Gururaj Mallikarjun is an Associate Director of Spine Services and Senior Consultant in Spine Surgery at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre in New Delhi, one of India's premier spine care institutions. With 28 years of clinical experience, he has established himself as a leading spine surgeon through advanced training and extensive surgical expertise. His career has been shaped by international fellowships in minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformity correction, and cervical spine surgery from prestigious centres across Germany, Hong Kong, the United States, and Japan.
Dr. Mallikarjun's clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of spinal pathology. He specialises in minimally invasive and thoracoscopic spine surgeries, complex reconstructive procedures for traumatic and osteoporotic fractures, and comprehensive management of degenerative, infectious, neoplastic, and deformity-related spinal conditions. His technical repertoire includes anterior, posterior, and lateral approach surgeries, combined with expertise in modern instrumentation and fusion techniques. He brings a meticulous, evidence-based approach to each patient's care, consistently achieving excellent clinical outcomes.
International patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia form a significant part of his practice at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre. He understands the unique needs of patients travelling for spine care and ensures seamless coordination from initial consultation through discharge and follow-up. The Centre's international patient services team facilitates video consultations, medical record review, and travel logistics, making it straightforward for overseas patients to access world-class spine care.
The Indian Spinal Injuries Centre is recognized as a tertiary spine care facility with advanced operative infrastructure, including modern OR suites equipped for minimally invasive and complex reconstructive procedures. The hospital's multidisciplinary spine team, acute and critical care units, and dedicated physiotherapy and rehabilitation services ensure comprehensive perioperative support. The institution's reputation for spine trauma and complex deformity correction makes it a preferred destination for international patients seeking high-quality, cost-effective surgical care. Dr. Mallikarjun's leadership of Spine Services further reinforces the Centre's position as a centre of excellence for spine surgery in South Asia.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Gururaj Mallikarjun
- Cervical spine disorders and stenosis
- Lumbar spine degeneration and stenosis
- Thoracic spine disorders
- Spinal deformities and scoliosis
- Spinal fractures and trauma
- Spinal tumors and masses
- Spinal infections
- Slipped discs and disc herniation
- Osteoporotic vertebral fractures
- Spinal cord compression
Areas of Interest
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Thoracic Spine Surgery
- Spinal Deformity Correction
- Spinal Fusion Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Spinal Trauma Surgery
- Spinal Tumor Surgery
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Discectomy
- Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty
Qualifications
- MBBS — Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, 1998
- MS — St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore, 2007
- Fellowship of National Board in Spine Surgery — Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi
- Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — Munich, Germany
- Fellowship in Spinal Deformity — Hong Kong University, Hong Kong
- Fellowship in Spinal Deformity — Washington University, USA
- Fellowship in Cervical Spine Surgery & Deformity — Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
- Certificate Course in Pain and Palliative Care — Indian Palliative Care Association
Work Experience
- Associate Director of Spine Services & Senior Consultant — Spine Surgery, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, Present
- Senior Consultant in Spine Surgery, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi
Certifications (8)
MBBS
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli — 1998
MS (Orthopedics)
St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore — 2007
Fellowship of National Board in Spine Surgery
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Munich, Germany
Fellowship in Spinal Deformity
Hong Kong University, Hong Kong
Fellowship in Spinal Deformity
Washington University, USA
Fellowship in Cervical Spine Surgery and Deformity
Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
Certificate Course in Pain and Palliative Care
Indian Palliative Care Association
Memberships (4)
- Member, Association of Spine Surgeons of India
- Member, Spinal Cord Society (India)
- Member, Delhi Spine Society
- Member, Bangalore Orthopedic Association
Research Papers & Publications (5)
Minimally Invasive Approaches in Cervical Spine Surgery: Outcomes and Complication Analysis
Indian Journal of Spine Surgery — 2018
Reconstruction Strategies for Complex Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures: A Multi-Centre Review
Global Spine Journal — 2019
Long-term Clinical Outcomes of Thoracoscopic Anterior Spine Surgery in Deformity Correction
Spine Surgery and Related Research — 2020
Spinal Trauma Management in Resource-Limited Settings: Evidence-Based Protocols
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research — 2017
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Comparative Analysis of Anterior, Posterior and Lateral Surgical Approaches
Spine — 2021
Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
International patients can book a video consultation with Dr. Mallikarjun through Gaf Healthcare's platform. Simply contact our international patient coordinators via WhatsApp or email with your medical reports and imaging studies. Our team will arrange a convenient time for video consultation, review your documents, and provide a preliminary assessment. Following the consultation, we assist with travel arrangements, hospital admission, and pre-operative planning to ensure a smooth experience.
