Pooja Choudhary

• Procedures performed -

1.Trauma surgery for the brain and spine

Craniotomy for extradural/subdural hematomas/contusions.

2.Spinal Surgery (For craniovertebral junction, cervical, and lumbar problems like intervertebral disc prolapse, spinal stenosis, atlantoaxial dislocation,spinal dysraphism, tethered cord and myelomeningocele), Spinal decompression, Discectomy/foraminotomy, Posterior Stabilisation & fusion of the spine, tumor resection.

3. Brain Tumor Surgery (For glioma, meningioma, pituitary adenoma, vestibular schwannoma, intraventricular tumours, craniopharyngioma, metastases), Biopsy, Craniotomy, Awake craniotomy, Endoscopic/minimally invasive, Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary tumor surgery.

4. Skull base surgery (For skull base lesions, pituitary adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, meningiomas, CSF rhinorrhea repairs), anterior, middle, and posterior cranial fossa surgeries, Endoscopic surgeries for skull base.

5. Neurovascular Surgery- Aneurysm clipping(MCA), Cavernoma resection, Surgical revascularization ( Moya Moya)

6. Peripheral nerve surgery - Carpal tunnel release

7. Micro vascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia

8. Hydrocephalus - Shunt surgeries, Endoscopic third ventriculostomy

9. Pediatric neurosurgery - Pediatric tumours of the brain and spine, Congenital malformations of the brain and spine, Tethered cord, Split cord malformations

10. Epilepsy surgery - Anterior temporal lobectomy, Corpus callosotomy, Lesionectomy, VNS

11. Deep brain stimulation for parkinsonism.

• Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in neurosurgery and related fields.
• Optimized post-operative care by establishing effective pain management strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
• Mentored junior colleagues and residents, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Enhanced multidisciplinary collaboration for complex cases with regular communication and case conferences.
• Conducted research to develop and test surgical techniques to improve operating procedures and outcomes.
• Adhered to professional standards of national, state and local medical societies, licensing agencies and governmental agencies.
• Followed strict schedules during surgeries.
• Administered pain relief medication.

• Diagnosed and treated patients under the supervision of senior doctors.
• Conducted patient examinations, took medical histories, and prescribed medications.
• Assisted in medical procedures, minor surgeries, and emergency care.
• Monitored patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests (e.g., blood tests, X-rays).
• Educated patients on disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.
• Coordinated with specialists for advanced patient care and referrals.
• Emergency care & first aid
• Medical procedures & minor surgeries
• Patient counseling & communication