Dr. Gopalakrishna Mettinadka Devanna

Dr. Gopalakrishna Mettinadka Devanna is a Specialist Anaesthetist at NMC Healthcare in Al Ain with 11 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS in 2001 from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, followed by an MD in Anaesthesiology in 2005 from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal—where he was awarded the Gold Medal as best outgoing student. He also holds a DNB in Anaesthesia from 2007. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise across paediatric, obstetric, neuro-anaesthesia and trauma settings.

Dr. Gopalakrishna provides general anaesthesia for a wide range of surgical specialties including orthopaedic trauma, urology, surgical oncology and obstetric procedures. He has completed specialized training in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthetic techniques through NYSORA and maintains his knowledge through regular attendance at continuing medical education and professional conferences. He also brings experience in intensive care management, supporting complex post-operative and critically ill patients.

He is a professional member of the Indian Society of Anaesthesia and works with a patient-centred approach to pain management and anaesthetic safety. He is a good fit for patients requiring planned surgery, emergency trauma care, or labour pain relief who value an anaesthetist with broad experience across medical specialties.