Dr Hrishikesh Bharat Patil is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon currently serving as a Senior Consultant in the Department of Neurosurgery. He is associated with prestigious institutions including Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (Andheri, Mumbai), Sushrut Hospital & Research Centre, and Prakash Jyot Hospital. With a career built on rigorous academic excellence and extensive clinical experience, Dr. Patil has successfully managed a diverse spectrum of complex brain and spine disorders. His professional journey spans pivotal roles across India's leading public health institutions and elite private corporate hospitals, allowing him to cultivate a patient-centric approach that prioritizes high-quality outcomes, safety, and patient satisfaction.
Dr Patil’s foundational medical journey began at B J Government Medical College in Pune, followed by a Master of Surgery (MS) at the historic Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. He then completed his super-specialty MCh training in Neurosurgery at Bombay Hospital, a high-volume tertiary referral center renowned for attracting complex cases from across the country. Training under the guidance of some of India's most eminent neurosurgical pioneers, he gained profound proficiency in general neurosurgery, emergency neurotrauma, neuro-oncology, and pediatric neurosurgery.
Driven by a commitment to next-generation healthcare, Dr Patil has developed deep niche expertise in treating intricate brain & spine disorders through two highly specialized areas: Functional Neurosurgery and Minimally invasive spine surgery. He possesses rich experience in neuromodulation, having assisted in many complex Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries. Furthermore, working alongside top-tier mentorship at Kokilaben Hospital, he has co-managed nearly 1,000 diverse spinal procedures, mastering both routine interventions and complex Craniovertebral (CV) junction surgeries. To bring the future of spine care to his patients, he was selected for a prestigious international fellowship in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in advanced Endoscopic Spine Surgery.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Patil is deeply invested in academics, research, and medical education. He actively shapes the next generation of healthcare professionals by leading the clinical, theoretical, and operative training of neurosurgery postgraduates, residents, and nursing staff. He is a recognized speaker who frequently shares his insights at elite national and international platforms, including the Neurological Society of India (NSI) and the Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS). Dr Patil is also an active contributor to medical literature, recently co-authoring a definitive chapter on Deep Brain Stimulation in Tourette Syndrome for Nova Science Publishers.