Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Surgical LogBook till 15/8/2024
Publications and Research work
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Dr Nitish Ranjan

Consultant Neurosurgeon
Lucknow

Summary

Accomplished Neurosurgeon who has been trained at one of the most premiere neurosurgical institute in India that is National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences(NIMHANS), Bengaluru which is an institute of National Importance

and is adept in complex brain and spinal surgeries including emergency and elective procedures. Completed fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery in one of the apex institute in North India that is Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow. An Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certified doctor with good track record of research and chapter publication. Excelled in mentoring, enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic care, and leading quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in both surgical techniques and fostering clinical skill development among peers. Hardworking Postdoctoral Research Fellow with demonstrated record of research success in. Self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Post Doctoral Fellow Paediatric Neurosurgery

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute Of Medical Sciences
Lucknow
09.2023 - Current
  • Participated in discussions, seminars, and lectures at events.
  • Performed independent and assisted complex brain and spinal elective and emergency surgeries.
  • Participated in research work, wrote and published articles and book chapters.
  • Was in working committee for organisation of Conferences

Associate Consultant Neurosurgeon

Medanta Hospital
Lucknow
08.2022 - 10.2022

Assisted and performed emergency and elective brain and spine surgeries

Post MCh Senior Resident Neurosurgeon

National Institute Of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences
Bengaluru
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Mentored junior residents and provided constructive feedback on performance, helping them enhance their clinical skills.
  • Performed independent and assisted complex emergency and elective brain and spine surgeries.
  • Was in charge of the functioning of a high volume (>350 emergency cases / month) trauma center.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and active listening to address concerns and provide tailored care.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care processes, resulting in better service delivery.
  • Continuously updated clinical knowledge through continuing medical education courses and attending conferences or seminars related to the field of expertise.

Education

Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) in Neurosurgery - Neurosurgical Science

NIMHANS (Institute of National Importance)
Bengaluru, India
08.2016 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery MBBS - Medicine

King George Medical University (K.G.M.U), Lucknow
Lucknow
04.2010 - 03.2015

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) -

Zenith Convent School
Gorakhpur, India
03.2008 - 03.2010

High School Diploma -

G. N. National Public School
Gorakhpur
03.2007 - 03.2008

Skills

Surgical skills

1) Proficient in handling traumatic brain and spinal injuries both surgical and medical aspects

2) Proficient in operating complex brain tumors

- Intra- axial tumors like gliomas, metastasis, hemamgiobalstoma, cavernoma etc

- Extra-axial brain tumors like meningioma, vestibular schwannoma

3)Proficient in vascular surgeries like aneurysm clipping, AVM surgeries, hematoma evacuation, STA-MCA bypass

4) Proficient in spinal fixation (CVJ, cervical, dorsal and lumbar fixation ) both open and MIS technique

5)Proficient in spinal tumors ie extradural, intradural extramedullary and intramedullary tumors

6) Proficient in endoscopic or endoscope assisted surgeries like endoscopic pituitary, endoscopic third ventriculostomy

Surgical LogBook till 15/8/2024

Major Neurosurgical procedures

A)Cranial                                                                            Number 

1- Neurovascular                                                                  315

2- Neurooncology                                                                 530

3- Epilepsy and functional                                                     30

4- Neuroinfection                                                                    45

  • 5- Cranioplasty and Reconstructive surgery 65

6- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt and CSF diversion.            120

7- Trauma                                                                              753

8- Neuroendoscopy                                                                   65


B) Spinal

1- Spinal Tumors.                                                                  105

2- Cervical and lumbar PIVD                                               135

3- Open Lumbar and Dorsal spinal fixation                          75

4- Minimally invasive spinal fixation                                      25

5- Anterior subaxial cervical fixation                                     69

6- Posterior subaxial cervical fixation                                   17

7- Complex CVJ fixation                                                         35


C) Peripheral Nerves                                                                  40


D) Short Neurosurgical Procedures

 1- External Ventricular Drainage.                                        71

 2- Tracheostomy                                                                   60

 3- Twist Drill Craniostomy                                                   61

 4- Lumbar Puncture                                                             44

     Total                                                                                2660


Interest 1) Neuro and Spinal Endoscopy

2) Minimally invasive spine surgery

3) Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Techniques

4) Neurooncology

5) Trauma Surgery




Publications and Research work

A) Publications        

Research title                                                                                                                                                                               Journal

1- Manuscript ID: IJNT-2023-11-5 Supra and Infratentorial Extradural Hematoma: A Series of Three Cases.  

 with Literature Review Type: Review Article                                                                                                                 

Timeline

Post Doctoral Fellow Paediatric Neurosurgery

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute Of Medical Sciences
09.2023 - Current

Associate Consultant Neurosurgeon

Medanta Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022

Post MCh Senior Resident Neurosurgeon

National Institute Of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences
07.2021 - 07.2022

Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) in Neurosurgery - Neurosurgical Science

NIMHANS (Institute of National Importance)
08.2016 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery MBBS - Medicine

King George Medical University (K.G.M.U), Lucknow
04.2010 - 03.2015

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) -

Zenith Convent School
03.2008 - 03.2010

High School Diploma -

G. N. National Public School
03.2007 - 03.2008
Dr Nitish RanjanConsultant Neurosurgeon