Dr. Gururaj Mallikarjun
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Dr. Gururaj Mallikarjun

Associate Director of Spine Services & Senior Consultant — Spine Surgery

Spine Surgeon

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre New Delhi, India 28+ Years Experience
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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

  • MBBSKarnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, 1998
  • MSSt. Johns Medical College, Bangalore, 2007
  • Fellowship of National Board in Spine SurgeryIndian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine SurgeryMunich, Germany
  • Fellowship in Spinal DeformityHong Kong University, Hong Kong
  • Fellowship in Spinal DeformityWashington University, USA
  • Fellowship in Cervical Spine Surgery & DeformityHokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
  • Certificate Course in Pain and Palliative CareIndian 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 Surgery2018

Reconstruction Strategies for Complex Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures: A Multi-Centre Review

Global Spine Journal2019

Long-term Clinical Outcomes of Thoracoscopic Anterior Spine Surgery in Deformity Correction

Spine Surgery and Related Research2020

Spinal Trauma Management in Resource-Limited Settings: Evidence-Based Protocols

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research2017

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Comparative Analysis of Anterior, Posterior and Lateral Surgical Approaches

Spine2021

Procedures

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)Posterior cervical laminectomy and fusionLumbar microdiscectomyLumbar fusion and instrumentationThoracoscopic anterior spine surgerySpinal deformity correction and realignmentVertebroplasty and kyphoplastySpinal tumor resectionSpinal trauma reconstructionMinimally invasive lateral interbody fusion (LLIF)

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.