I constantly talk to my patients about how keeping your gut healthy is essential to clear skin, whatever your actual skin issue is. Simply put, the gut lining houses very important metabolites that are important to maintaining the body’s inflammatory response.

Hi! I’m Dr. Lakshman , a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon specializing in brain and spine surgery at Manipal Hospitals.
With a strong foundation in both clinical practice and academic research, Dr. Lakshman continues to strive for excellence in neurosurgery






Personal Story
Megan has been studying diet and nutrition since she was 13 years old. She found that everything she read, whether it was written by a doctor, a dietitian, or other health professional, conflicted. That is why Megan became a Nutritionist.
Megan chose the most reputable school and set out to learn the “truth” about diet and health.
“I gained weight, became obsessed and anxious about ‘healthy eating’, and ultimately felt pretty awful both emotionally and physically.”
About Dr.Lakshman
After completing his medical training at the prestigious Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, Dr. Lakshman continued his professional journey as a Faculty and Consultant Neurosurgeon at the same institution. His extensive experience includes performing and assisting in over 1,500 surgical cases, encompassing a wide range of procedures such as trauma surgeries, cerebrovascular interventions, stroke management, neuro-oncology, shunt surgeries, epilepsy surgeries, and spinal tumor operations. His expertise also extends to treating conditions like spine disc prolapse and spinal stabilization.
Dr. Lakshman is committed to an empathetic approach in patient care, ensuring that each individual receives the highest standard of treatment tailored to their needs. He is not only a skilled surgeon but also an avid researcher and academician. His contributions to the field include authoring several papers published in leading scientific journals and organizing numerous academic workshops aimed at enhancing surgical skills and knowledge among peers.



Skills
Allison’s approach to eating healthy focuses on adding affordable, nutritious, and delicious dishes and food items to your daily meals. No matter what your medical needs or budgeting realities are, Allison believes that everyone can and should find joy through food. Allison commonly offers advice and counseling on:
- Neuro Oncology
- Traumatic Brain and Spine Injury
- Brain and Spine Tumour Surgery
- Cerebrovascular Surgery
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Skull Base Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Hydrocephalus Management



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Not sure which healing path is right for you?
With a strong foundation in both clinical practice and academic research, Dr. Lakshman continues to strive for excellence in neurosurgery, making significant strides in improving patient outcomes and advancing medical education in the field.
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I spend a lot of my days deep diving on cases of patients who come to me with hormone imbalance. For every person I work with, there’s a whole new and different picture. No one is the same, even if they have the same problem.
The good news is that we can improve the terrain so that your gut heals faster and more permanently. I think this is why my docs and I are successful at treating patients who have all but given up. Yes it’s possible: no relapsing back into symptoms every few months — isn’t this what we all want?
