Dr. Santhosh
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro Surgery
Neurosurgeon
17 Years Experience Overall (13 years as specialist)
Medical Registration Verified
82% (11 patients)
Dr. Santhosh N U, with over 8 years of experience, is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Endovascular Neurosurgeon at Aster CMI Hospital. He has conducted complex brain and spine surgeries and has a special interest in Endovascular Neurosurgery. He secured a fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery from Zurich, Switzerland, under Prof Valavanis.Dr. Santhosh has treated various cerebro-vascular diseases with minimally invasive Endovascular procedures. He has vast experience in various Neuroendovascular/Neurointerventional procedures like mechanical thrombectomy in acute stroke, aneurysm coiling, AVM embolization, tumour embolization, carotico cavernous fistula and Pial AV fistula embolization, carotid angioplasty and stenting. He has effectively managed various spinal vascular malformations.After completing his MCH in Neurosurgery as a University topper from KEM Hospital Mumbai, he worked in the same institution as Assistant Professor along with Prof. Atul Goel. Later, he worked as a Consultant Neurosurgeon at a private hospital in Bangalore, after which he commenced work at Aster CMI Hospital. Dr. Santhosh is one of the few neurosurgeons in India with vast experience in endovascular neurosurgery.
Patient Stories for Dr. Santhosh
My Mother was diagnosed with a very rare case of Neurological problem, called as "Cavernous Carotid Fistula" (CCF) when she was in Pune, Its only because of Dr Santosh N Us Confidence, I flied from Pune to Bangalore based on My Cousins feedback Dr Jothi (Neurological department at Aster)
more..We had been to the hospital and it was for my father. It was neuro related issue for my father. *** ****** *** ****. I am satisfied with the treatment given. Medicine was prescribed by the doctor. Medical tests were also done in the hospital. I can recommend doctor to my family or friends. He is getting recovered.
My father suffered a stroke and we had immediately rushed him to the hospital. My father was in almost healthy and talkative condition when we rushed him to the hospital. But they showed us an MRI scan and told us surgery had 50-50 chances. We were like please go ahead and they gave him blood thinners. Later they do the surgery *** *** ********* ****** ************* **** ***** **** ************ *** *** ** *********** *** ******** *** *** **** *** Then they told that brain had developed a swelling and since dad was on blood thinners there was external bleeding happening. * ********* ******* *** ****** ********** ** ******** ********** **** ********* *** ***** *** **** *** * **** *** *** *** ******* ******** Please don't go to this person, **** **** ***** *** ** *** ***** ** **** ******* ** *** ****** ** ******* *** **** ** **** **** ********
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Common questions & answers
Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Santhosh?
A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Santhosh for Deep Brain Stimulation, Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery, Brain Tumor Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
Q: What do patients say about Dr. Santhosh?
A: Dr. Santhosh has been recommended by 9 patients and has recieved stories from 9 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Santhosh's education qualification?
A: Dr. Santhosh has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro Surgery.
Q: What does Dr. Santhosh specialises in ?
A: Dr. Santhosh specialises as Neurosurgeon.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Santhosh have?
A: Dr. Santhosh has an overall experience of 17 years. View where has Dr. Santhosh practiced in the past.