Dr. Umesh Srikantha is an esteemed neurosurgeon who currently serves as a Consultant and Head of spine services at Aster Hospitals in Bangalore. With a focus on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Endoscopic Spine surgery, complex spine surgery, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, and Neuro-oncology, he has established himself as an expert in his field. Dr. Srikantha obtained his MBBS degree from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in Hubli, Karnataka, and went on to complete his M.Ch training in Neurosurgery at the prestigious National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore. After gaining experience as a general neurosurgeon, he developed a keen interest in spine surgery and pursued further training through a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in South Korea. In addition to attending various training programs early in his career, Dr. Srikantha has also received training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and neuro-oncology. He has actively participated in numerous research projects focused on brain tumors and has presented his findings at national and international conferences. Dr. Srikantha’s dedication to his profession is evident through his involvement in conducting workshops and training surgeons from all over the country in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.