Dr. S Vidyadhara

Dr. S. Vidyadhara is the Chairman and HOD for Spine Surgery and Consultant for Robotic Spine Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru. He is recognised for his expertise in non-surgical and operative treatments for neck and back pain due to his impressive credentials. Dr. Vidyadhara has the following degrees: MBBS, MS, DNB, FNB (Spine Surgery), and FHKU (Spine Surgery). To advance his knowledge and abilities, he has sought several fellowships and affiliations. He has made major contributions to the field of spine surgery therapy.

From 2017 to 2020, he held the positions of Editor of the SRS New Letter and Chairman of the Communication Committee of SRS USA. At Manipal University, Dr. Vidyadhara teaches spine surgery as an adjunct visiting professor. Various injection techniques for posterior and transform aminal lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF/TLIF), spinal issues, minimally invasive spinal stabilisation, artificial disc replacement, microscopic and endoscopic approaches, complex cervical spine surgeries,  scoliosis correction surgeries, spinal osteotomy ies for kyphosis, surgical operation for spinal tumours, and spinal column reconstruction are among his areas of expertise. In addition to his impressive credentials and expertise, Dr. Vidyadhara speaks Kannada, English, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Tulu, and Konkani with ease. His bilingual aptitude allows him to communicate effectively with patients from various language backgrounds, assuring them comfort and understanding during therapy. Dr. Vidyadhara is the best spine surgeon in Bangalore.

Throughout his career, Dr. Vidyadhara has received various honours and recognition for his accomplishments. Notably, he is the first Indian to have held the position of Chairman of the Scoliosis Research Society, USA's Communication Committee (2017–2020). In addition, he was the first Indian to receive the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship in 2012. Dr. Vidyadhara has received multiple awards for her research, including the Orthopaedic Association and the 2010 Best Research Award from the International Society for the Study of Lumbar Spine (ISSLS). Among other prestigious journals, his research has appeared in Spine (Phila Pa 1976), Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques, and Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellow scholars have acknowledged and referenced his work, highlighting its importance and relevance.

Dr. Vidyadhara is considered a preeminent spine surgeon due to his significant credentials, knowledge, and contributions to the profession. His dedication to quality care and his fluency in several languages make sure that patients receive excellent care and clear communication throughout their therapeutic journey. Some of Dr. Vidyadhara’s services include spinal surgery, musculoskeletal pain management, fracture treatment, joint dislocation treatment, spinal disc surgery, spinal disorders/injury treatment, spinal deformity correction, scoliosis correction, column traumatology, disk slip/herniated disc treatment, wrist problem treatment, percutaneous vertebroplasty for compression fracture, and neck and spine biopsy.