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Dr. Venu Gopal Goka

Dr. Goka Venugopal is a highly accomplished Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon with over 21 years of clinical and surgical experience managing complex brain and spine disorders. Renowned for his depth of expertise and precision, he has consistently delivered excellence across a wide spectrum of neurosurgical procedures, from cranial surgeries and skull base tumors to advanced spinal instrumentation and minimally invasive techniques.

A graduate of Osmania Medical College, He pursued his super-specialty training in Neurosurgery (M.Ch) at the esteemed Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, where he trained in high-end cranial and spinal interventions and contributed to global research initiatives, including the CRASH I and II trials.

Throughout his career, he has held senior consultant positions at some of the country’s leading neurosurgical centers. He has independently performed a wide array of critical procedures, such as:

Aneurysm clipping and vascular neurosurgery
Skull base tumor resections
Endoscopic pituitary tumor excisions
Insular glioma surgeries
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders
Epilepsy surgeries, including ECoG-guided resections and depth electrode placement
Craniovertebral junction (CVJ) corrections
Complex and minimally invasive spinal fusions and fixations

Dr. Venugopal is extensively trained in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) and proficient in advanced systems like DePuy VIPER, Medtronic Sextant, and Longitude systems. He has also trained under international faculty in endoscopic spine surgery, assisting in numerous endospine and endofusion cases.

Beyond his surgical acumen, Dr. Venugopal is a respected academic and mentor. He has guided neurosurgery postgraduates through DNB exams, conducted thesis reviews, and contributed as faculty at national CME programs, cadaveric dissection workshops, and global neurosurgical conferences.

He is an active member of several national and international societies, including:

Neurological Society of India (NSI)
Neuroendoscopic Society of India (NESI)
Skull Base Surgical Society of India
Telangana Neuroscientists Association (TNSA) – Executive Member

Dr. Venugopal has represented India at key global neurosurgical platforms such as WFNS, EANS, and conferences in Rome, Cape Town, Beijing, Seoul, Athens, and Prague, sharing insights on vascular, skull base, epilepsy, and minimally invasive surgery.

His core clinical interests include:

Endoscopic and minimally invasive neurosurgery
Craniovertebral junction anomalies
Advanced spinal instrumentation and deformity correction
Functional neurosurgery
Integration of AI in neurosurgical planning and precision surgery

Widely regarded for his methodical approach and patient-centric care, Dr. Venugopal continues to lead advancements in neurosurgery, combining innovation, compassion, and deep clinical insight to deliver consistently exceptional outcomes.

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Throughout his career, he has held senior consultant positions at some of the country’s leading neurosurgical centers. He has independently performed a wide array of critical procedures, such as:

Aneurysm clipping and vascular neurosurgery
Skull base tumor resections
Endoscopic pituitary tumor excisions
Insular glioma surgeries
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders
Epilepsy surgeries, including ECoG-guided resections and depth electrode placement
Craniovertebral junction (CVJ) corrections
Complex and minimally invasive spinal fusions and fixations

He is an active member of several national and international societies, including:

Neurological Society of India (NSI)
Neuroendoscopic Society of India (NESI)
Skull Base Surgical Society of India
Telangana Neuroscientists Association (TNSA) – Executive Member

His core clinical interests include:

Endoscopic and minimally invasive neurosurgery
Craniovertebral junction anomalies
Advanced spinal instrumentation and deformity correction
Functional neurosurgery
Integration of AI in neurosurgical planning and precision surgery

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