Accepting new patients
Prof. Dr.
Mr Ivan Bhaskar
Neurosurgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Ivan Bhaskar
Dr Ivan Bhaskar is an well experienced Specialist Neurosurgeon based in Victoria specialising in both general neurosurgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. He currently sees patients in the Metropolitan Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh, Gisborne, and Bendigo regions, including at Epworth Hospital, The Valley Private Hospital and Mulgrave Private Hospital. Dr Bhaskar completed his medical degree at the University of Madras, India in 1991 followed by his extensive training in minimally invasive techniques for the management of back pain and complex spinal conditions. He later completed further additional training in endoscopic spine surgery. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2016. Dr Bhaksar has specialist expertise in the treatment and management of both benign and malignant brain tumours, e.g.: meningioma, acoustic neuroma and glioblastoma), vascular malformations and hydrocephalus. He also has expertise in the treatment of disc prolapse, degenerative disc disease, spine fractures and spine tumours. Dr Bhaskar is committed to providing a compassionate and caring approach to patient care. He takes a holistic perspective, prioritising the overall wellbeing of his patients ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-507989
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-E3E2DE0E
Renewal due 2033
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
AXA Healthcare Liability
2,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2012–2018
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad de Navarra
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2018–2022
Residency · Neurosurgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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2022–2023
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
AP-HP Paris, FR
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08
Junior consultant
Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
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| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,789 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
859 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
2,675 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,348 |
Patient reviews
"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Neurosurgery — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2023
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 10
Selected publications
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Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5493/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 45
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European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
DOI: 10.1139/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 119
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Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3424/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 73
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Neurosurgery · European Annual Congress (Neurosurgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Neurosurgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr Ivan Bhaskar
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Ivan Bhaskar is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.