Gian Chand
Shimla
Summary
Associate Professor and Head at the Department of Neurosurgery, IGMC&H Shimla, Supervisor NMC approved Neurosurgery Residency program. Expert in managing head injuries and spinal trauma, and performing advanced neurosurgical procedures. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in curriculum development and a commitment to continuous professional growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor and Head
Department of Neurosurgery, IGMC&H Shimla
08.2023 - Current
- As a head of the department, multidisciplinary approach including Neurologist, Neuroradiologist, Anaesthetist and Nurses to provide comprehensive clinical care.
- Serving as Program director/Supervisor for Neurosurgery residency program with annual intake of one resident recognized by National Medical Council.
- Served on academic committees, contributed to the development of comprehensive curriculum for neurosurgery residency program in alignment with national standards and engagement in neurosurgical research activities.
- Thorough clinical history, neurological examination and analysis of diagnostic imaging to assess neurological condition of the patients
- Developing a thorough comprehensive treatment plan tailored to severity and extent of clinical condition of the patient, considering both operative and conservative options and detailed communication with patient and their family for decision making
- Thorough preoperative concent explaining nature of surgical procedure along with non operative options, associated risks and expected outcome to patients and their families
- Providing appropriate post operative care, assessment of recovery and management of potential complications, making critical decisions to address unexpected complications or change in patient's condition during surgery and responding urgently to emergency conditions
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurosurgery, IGMC&H Shimla
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Attending patients in OPD and IPD. Performing surgeries in Routine and Emergency OR
- Complete in-depth diagnostic evaluation of neurological conditions
- Participation into the teaching activities of Nursing students, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Neurosurgery residents.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to Neurosurgery
- Staying compliant with regulations and standard laid by National Medical Council
Senior Resident (Non-academic)
Department of Neurosurgery IGMC&H Shimla
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Pre-residency exposure and hands-on experience in Neurosurgery Department at IGMC&H Shimla for one year
- Observing and assisting neurosurgical procedures in routine and emergency OR
- Preparation of various national level Entrance Examinations for neurosurgery residency programs.
Medical Officer
Department of Health and Family Welfare
09.2003 - 06.2011
Worked as Primary Care Physician in Primary and Community Healthcare Centres in various locations of the state providing management of prevalent common ailments, normal delivery and appropriate referral to higher centre. Participation in State and National level health programs.
Education
Magister Chirurgiae (M.Ch.) - Neurosurgery
Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi
Varanasi, India08.2018
Master of Surgery (M.S.)- Basic Surgical Training - General Surgery
IGMC&H Shimla
Shimla, India06.2014
M.B.B.S. - Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery
IGMC&H Shimla
Shimla 09.2000
Skills
Thorough neurological assessment, precise diagnostic interpretation, meticulous treatment planning, excellent surgical precision, willingness for innovative techniques, promote patient advocacy, urgent emergency response, comprehensive patient communication and multidisciplinary collaboration
Managing Head injures and spinal trauma patients in Emergency and Trauma department
Performing Supratentorial and Infratentorial craniotomies for Acute EDH, Acute SDH, Hemorrhagic contusions, Hemorrhagic stroke, Burr hole drainage for Chronic SDH
Decompressive Hemicraniectomy and Bifrontal craniectomy
Ventriculoperitoneal and lumboperitoneal shunting
Placing EVD, ICP monitor and emeregency tracheostomy
Supratentorial and Infratentorial GTR and excision for Gliomas And Meningiomas
Laminectomy and GTR/excision of spinal cord gliomas, ED and IDEM tumors
Far lateral approach for CVJ/FM tumors
Occipitocervical fixation, C1/C2/Lateral mass screws, odontoid screws, ACDF, Corpectomy and cage fixation for cervical spine trauma
Transpedicular screws fixation, transpedicular corpectomy and cage fixation for Dorsolumber spinal trauma
Minimal invasive spinal surgery and TLIF
Decompressive laminectomy and discectomy, ACDF, Endoscopic Discectomy, Corpectomy and cage fixation for degenerative spine
Awake craniotomy for gliomas
Aneurysmal clipping
Professional Association Membership
Neurosurgical Society, Shimla
Association of Neurosurgeon of Northwest Zone (ANNWZ)
Neurological Society of India (NSI)
Neurosurgical Society of India (NSSI)
Publications
1.Cauda equina Syndrome in Pregnancy Due to Herniated Lumber Disc: A Case Report and Review. International Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery. Volume 9 Issue 2 Jul-Dec 2017, Page 163-166. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijnns.0975.0223.9217.14
2. Spontaneous Resolution of Acute Subdural Hematoma in Young Adult with Significant Head Injury: A Case Report. International Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery. Volume 9 Issue 2 Jul-Dec 2017, Page 191-193. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijnns.0975.0223.9217.18
3. “Cleaved Tau Protein”: A Novel Biomarker Candidate in Mild Neurotrauma in Emergency Settings. Indian Journal of Neurotrauma 2017; 14(01): 026-034. DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1604486.
4. Opioid free anesthesia for Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping. Conference Paper presented at Mid Term CME of Indian Society of Neuroradiology organised by Department of Radiodiagnosis, IGMC &H Shimla held on Oct 15-16, 2022.
5. Spontaneous resolution of Radiologically Significant Acute SDH -Analysis of 32 cases at a Tertiary Centre in India. NeuroQuantology | March 2023 | Volume 21 | Issue 5 | Page 1897-1906. DOI: 10.48047/nq2023.21.5.NQ222183.
6. Evaluation of Serum Neuron-Specific Enolase as a Prognostic Marker for Short Term Outcome in the Patients with Closed Traumatic Brain Injury. Research Journal of Medical Sciences. MAK HILL Publications | ISSN: 1993-6095 | Volume 18 | Number4 | Page 7-14 | 2024. DOI: 10.59218/makrjms.2024.4.7.14
7. Decompressive Craniotomy in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Prospective Study of 25 Patients. Research Journal of Medical Sciences. MAK HILL Publications | ISSN: 1993-6095 | Volume 18 | Number 5 | Page 40-46 | 2024. DOI: 10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.40.46
8. Craniovertebral Junction and Cervical Spine Injuries Associated with some YOGA Asanas: Two Case Reports and Literature Review Case Series. ACTA SCIENTIFIC NEUROLOGY (ISSN: 2582-1121) Volume 7 Issue 3 March 2024. DOI: 10.31080/ASNE.2024.07.0714
Conferences and CMEs
1. National Continuing Medical Education Programme in General Surgery (Sep23-28, 2013) at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India as a registered delegate.
2. WOUNCON 2013- XVIth Annual Conference of Indian Society of Wound Management (ISWM) (Nov 23-24, 2013) as a delegate with Poster presentation at the Department of Surgery, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India.
3. 31st AMASI SKILL COURSE cum ADVANCED LAPROSCOPIC SURGERY WORKSHOP under the Aaegis of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, a section of ASI (April 4-6, 2014) at Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
4. WORLD NEUROSCIENCES SUMMIT 2017, BASICS AND BEYOND (August 18-20, 2017) at Medanta Institute of Neurosciences, Medanta The Medcity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India as a delegate.
5. WFNS Radiosurgery Committee Course 2017 (Sep 14, 2017) at Department of Neurosurgery and Radiotherapy, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India as a delegate.
6. 5th Annual Conference of Association of Neurosurgeons of North West Zone (ANNWZ) (April 13-14, 2019) at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India as Faculty.
7. Master Course in Neuroendoscopy with Cadeveric Workshop (Dec 27-29, 2019) at Centre of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgery Training (CEMAST) supported by KARL STORZ at Mumbai, Maharastra, India as a delegate.
8. 21st MICRONEUROSURGERY HYBRID WORKSHOP, SYMPOSIUM 2022 & THE 100th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS (Prof. B. Ramamurthy) on Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery held on Jan 28-30, 2022 at Post Graduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, VHS Multispeciality Hospital, Chennai, India.
9. E-LEARNING MODULE TITLED: Neurosurgery: Deep Brain Stimulation held on Aug 17, 2022 Online by Dr. Ravi Gopal Verma, Lead Consultant Neurosurgery & Program Director, Global Centre of Excellence in Neurosciences, Aster Hospitals Bangalore, India.
10. Mid Term CME 2022, Indian Society of Neuroradiology (Oct 15-16, 2022) at Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India as Chairperson.
Timeline
Associate Professor and Head
Department of Neurosurgery, IGMC&H Shimla
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurosurgery, IGMC&H Shimla
08.2018 - 08.2023
Senior Resident (Non-academic)
Department of Neurosurgery IGMC&H Shimla
08.2014 - 08.2015
Medical Officer
Department of Health and Family Welfare
09.2003 - 06.2011
Magister Chirurgiae (M.Ch.) - Neurosurgery
Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi
Master of Surgery (M.S.)- Basic Surgical Training - General Surgery
IGMC&H Shimla
M.B.B.S. - Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery
IGMC&H Shimla
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