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Dr. Dilip Panikar

Neurosurgeon

4.9

17 reviews

Kochi, India

Clinical experience: over 31 years

Languages: English

Philly Cherian

Verified review

brain tumor

We consulted Dr. Dilip Panikar regarding my mother, Susan Cherian.
The brain tumor removal operation was performed on 26.02.2026 by Dr. Ramsundaram and his team.

On 27.02.2026, my mother was transferred to a ward; she is feeling well.
The care and attitude of the doctors, staff, and security service were at a high level.
Thank you for all the support.

28/02/2026

Shivi Shukla

Verified review

traumatic brain injury

My father was hospitalized urgently after a mild head injury at Aster Medicity.
From the very beginning, we were met with warmth, professionalism, and genuine care from all the staff.

The doctors are truly outstanding — attentive, competent, and very sensitive.
They explained each stage of treatment in detail and gave confidence throughout the entire journey.
Special thanks to Dr. Jayanth, who was always available.
Dr. Dilip Panikar made sure that even our smallest needs were taken into account.

Nurses Anesha and Sulbha, as well as the team of Jishun and Jibin, were very attentive and friendly.
Also Maria and Surava helped with discharge and billing.

The hospital is clean, well organized, and equipped with modern equipment.
Many thanks to the entire Aster Medicity team for the care and support.

05/11/2025

Farhath Jaleel

Verified review

ENT and neurological diseases

The service was really very good.
We have been visiting Aster Medcity for 4 years for ENT and neurological issues.

Dr. Dilip Panikar, head of neurosurgery, is a very kind and professional person.
The department staff is also very attentive and friendly.
Krishna is always ready to help.

Dr. Vineet from the ENT department is also very attentive and caring.
Both doctors are always available for contact.

The international department reception always helps.
The reception and ward staff were very caring.

We thank everyone for the care and support.

18/01/2025

Vahida Tajudin

Verified review

neurosurgical operation

Dr. Dilip Panikar is the most valuable of the doctors I have had the chance to meet.

The doctor treated me like a family member during all the meetings — before the operation and after. The operation was successful, the results are excellent.

Thank you, doctor, for bringing me back to life.

15/06/2024

Pallavi Desai

Verified review

complex operation

Aster is truly the best medical care.
I cannot thank Dr. Dilip Panikar, Dr. Ram Kumar, Dr. Shaheen, and all the staff enough for the successful and very complex operation of my husband.

They explain even the most complex things in simple and understandable language.
I could write a whole book about my experience at Aster.

This is an excellent hospital where you can fully trust the treatment, the doctors, and the process.

12/06/2024

Patient

Verified review

neurosurgical operation

An excellent neurosurgeon. His hands are blessed by God during operations.

Personal experience about the operation performed on my husband. God bless you, doctor.

10/04/2024

Patient

Verified review

tumor

We came to Dr. Dilip Panikar after strongly doubting where to have my father's operation.

He had a tumor that needed to be operated on. The doctor was very confident in his abilities, did not give false hopes, said everything as it was, and performed the operation in the best possible way.

This was a difficult period for our family, but his words of confidence helped us get through everything.

15/02/2024

Anita Menon

Verified review

tumor

Dr. Dilip Panikar is a magician with his hands.

He removed a tumor from the base of my skull endoscopically through the nose. The recovery was incredibly fast.

Calm, confident, one of the best doctors I have met.

20/12/2023

David George

Verified review

brain aneurysm

I had a complex brain aneurysm, I was terrified.

Dr. Panikar explained the entire microsurgery procedure so clearly and with such compassion that I calmed down. The operation went perfectly.

He is a phenomenal surgeon and a wonderful person.

10/10/2023

GEETHAKRISHNAN NAIR

Verified review

treatment of a neurological disease

A very good hospital, saved our life.
Sincere gratitude to Dr. Dilip Panikar and the entire team of doctors.
Also thanks to physiotherapist Ms. Karthika.

All staff — from cleaners to doctors — play an important role in the hospital's work.
Thank you for the care.

21/05/2022

Alex Thomas Peedikayil

Verified review

surgical treatment

Dr. Jacob Eapen is an excellent doctor.
Also Dr. Jithendra, senior doctor Dilip Panikar, and the assistants of Dr. Jacob Eapen were very good.

There were no problems in the operating room, and I felt very comfortable thanks to the team's attitude.

26/05/2020

GEETHA MG

Verified review

general treatment

An outstanding hospital, excellent conditions and service.
“Divine” doctors such as Dilip Panikar.
Complete satisfaction with the treatment.

30/05/2019

Deepak Kumar Singh

Verified review

neurological treatment

Very satisfied with Dr. Dilip Panikar and the entire team.
All staff are very attentive and responsive.

27/05/2019

Mansoor K M

Verified review

neurological treatment

Very good conditions and excellent care.
The nurses and staff are very attentive.

At another hospital they recommended surgery, but here the doctors said medication treatment would be enough.
We are satisfied with Dr. Dilip Panikar and his team.

29/05/2018

Sakkeer Savad

Verified review

neurological treatment

Treatment with Dr. Dilip Panikar and Dr. Boby Varkey was good.
We are satisfied with the result.

28/05/2018

Dhanya Adhi

Verified review

husband's operation

Special thanks to Dr. Dilip Panikar, neurosurgeon, as well as Dalvin and the team who performed my husband's operation.
Also thanks to Dr. Sunul Kumar, cardiologist, for the excellent treatment and service.

27/05/2018

Arun Pillai

Verified review

surgical treatment

Excellent service.
Dr. Dilip Panikar and his team worked wonderfully.
The medical staff was very friendly and well trained.

24/05/2018

Neurosurgeon

Clinical experience: over 31 years

Dr. Dilip Panikar is one of the leading neurosurgeons in Kerala (India). He is currently a Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery at Aster Medcity Hospital (Kochi). His practical experience exceeds 31 years.

Before joining Aster Medcity, he held major academic positions: Professor and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (Kochi), Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute (Thiruvananthapuram).

His strength is microneurosurgery. He performs complex neurosurgical interventions: operations for brain tumors, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, endoscopic skull base surgery, epilepsy operations in children and adults, and reconstructions for craniofacial deformities.

He is a visiting consultant at Aster Hospital in Doha (Qatar). He has published more than 25 scientific articles and is a neurosurgery instructor for postgraduate programs.

Achievements and awards

Professor of Neurosurgery with many years of clinical and scientific experience.

Lecturer in postgraduate neurosurgery programs.

Examiner at medical universities across India.

Regular instructor at specialized neurosurgical master classes.

Provides training in modern neurosurgical operating techniques.

Author of more than 25 scientific publications in Indian and international journals.

Actively involved in the development of neurosurgical education and science.

About Dr. Dilip Panikar

Specialization

Treatment of brain tumors and skull base operations, including endoscopic
Operations on brain vessels (aneurysms, vascular malformations)
Pediatric neurosurgery
Surgical treatment of epilepsy
Reconstructive operations for congenital deformities of the skull and face

Education

Medical diploma, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda
1987 — Master’s degree in General Surgery, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda
Master’s degree in Neurosurgery, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute, Thiruvananthapuram

Clinical experience

Previously — neurosurgeon, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute, Thiruvananthapuram
Previously — neurosurgeon, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore
Previously — Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute
Previously — Professor and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Currently — senior physician, Aster Medcity Hospital, Kochi; visiting physician at Aster Hospital in Doha (Qatar)

Research activity

Author of more than 25 scientific articles in leading Indian and international medical publications.

Teaches neurosurgery to doctors undergoing postgraduate training and is an examiner at a number of universities in India. Regularly conducts practical sessions for surgeons.

Membership in associations

Neurological Society of India
Skull Base Surgery Society of India
Functional Neurosurgery Society of India
Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Vascular Neurosurgery Society of India

Clinic where the doctor sees patients

Aster Medcity

India, Kochi

Aster Medcity is the flagship international-level multidisciplinary hospital of the Aster DM Healthcare network in Kerala. It opened in 2014.

For neurosurgical patients, the key advantages are a neurosurgery department with its own Brain Tumor and Skull Base Surgery Center, a modern neurosurgical operating complex, and an Epilepsy Center.

The hospital is equipped with operating rooms for microneurosurgery, neuronavigation, and intraoperative imaging. Minimally invasive robotic surgery (MARS) with the Da Vinci system is available. An international department for foreign patients is well established.

Published 30.05.2026, Updated 31.05.2026