Dr. Santhosh

Dr. Santhosh N U is a renowned Neurosurgeon and Endovascular Neurosurgeon with over 18 years of experience in managing complex brain, spine, and cerebrovascular disorders. As the Programme Director – Endovascular Neurosurgery at Aster CMI Hospital, he is recognized for his expertise in advanced minimally invasive neurovascular interventions and complex neurosurgical procedures.He completed his MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davangere, MS in General Surgery from KIMS, Hubballi, and MCh in Neurosurgery from the prestigious KEM Hospital, Mumbai, where he graduated as a University Topper. He further pursued a Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology (FINR) from Zurich, Switzerland, gaining advanced expertise in endovascular neurosurgery.Over the course of his career, Dr. Santhosh has successfully performed more than 1,000 complex cranial and spine surgeries and over 1,000 endovascular neurointerventional procedures. His expertise encompasses the treatment of brain tumours, skull base lesions, traumatic brain injuries, complex spinal disorders, acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs), carotid artery disease, and other cerebrovascular conditions.A passionate academician and mentor, Dr. Santhosh established the Endovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship Programme affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) at Aster CMI Hospital. Through this programme, he has trained numerous neurosurgeons in advanced endovascular techniques and continues to contribute to the growth of neurointervention in India.Dr. Santhosh has authored several publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals, regularly presents at scientific conferences, and actively promotes stroke awareness through public education initiatives and media interactions. His commitment to innovation, clinical excellence, and education has made him one of the leading names in neurosurgery and endovascular neuroscience.