Best Neurosurgeon in Hyderguda

Dr. Prashanta Chihnara - Neurosurgeon in Hyderguda

Dr. Prashanta Chihnara MBBS, MS (Gen. Surgery)
M.Ch Neurosurgery (NIMS)

Best Neuro Specialist Doctor in Hyderguda


Dr. Prashanta Chihnara is a highly experienced and trusted neurosurgeon in Hyderguda, specializing in advanced brain and spine surgeries. With an MCh in Neurosurgery from Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, and extensive training in neuro-endoscopy, he combines precision, innovation, and compassionate care to treat complex neurological conditions.

Dr. Chihnara offers expertise in neuro-oncosurgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, endoscopic cranial and spine procedures, and epilepsy surgery. He is also skilled in pediatric neurosurgery and congenital brain & spine abnormalities, providing tailored care for both adults and children.

Through a patient-centric approach, Dr. Chihnara ensures that every patient receives personalized treatment plans, focused on reducing recovery time, improving outcomes, and enhancing overall neurological health. He is committed to making advanced neurosurgical care accessible and effective for the community of Hyderguda and Hyderabad.



ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Complications of Cranioplasty - APNEUROCON, SVIMS, Tirupati
  • Bilateral Mirror Image Cerebral AVMs - Neurovascon, AIIMS Raipur
  • Complications of Decompressive Craniectomy & Cranioplasty - NSICON, Agra
  • Neuroclinics presentations in Guntur & Kakinada
  • Instructional Course, NSI, AIIMS Rishikesh
  • Case Presentations, Neuroclub Hyderabad
  • Surgical Outcomes of Hemispherotomy in Refractory Seizure, NSSICON Hyderabad
  • Anterior Retropharyngeal Approach for CV Junction Pathologies, NSICON Bhubaneswar

WORKSHOPS

  • Destandu Technique Workshop, NSSICON 2023, Hyderabad
  • Cadaveric Skull Base Approaches, NESI, Kamineni, Hyderabad
  • Skull Base Approaches Workshop, Skullbasecon 2024 Midterm
  • Frontal Advancement in Craniosynostosis, ISPN Midterm, Hyderabad
  • UBE Endoscopic Spine Surgery Workshop, NSSA
  • Clinical Observership for Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Dr. Sukumar Sura, Hyderabad
  • Monoportal Interlaminar Cadaveric Workshop, ESFICON/WESSCON, Bhubaneswar
  • Cadaveric Workshop, Skull Base Endoscopy Summit 2025

AWARDS

  • Best Poster Award at Neurovascon 2022, AIIMS Raipur
  • Selected for Award Paper Presentation at NSSICON 2023, Hyderabad

PUBLICATIONS

  • Prospective Study of Prognostic Factors in Single vs Double Burrhole Drainage, IOSR
  • Effect and Management of Hyponatremia in Post-Operative Craniotomy Cases, EJCM

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Neurological Society of India (NSI)
  • Indian Society of Paediatric Neurosurgery (IndSPN)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

WORK/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Consultant Neurosurgeon at Gleneagles Aware Hospital, LB Nagar, Hyderabad
  • Assistant Professor at NIMS Hyderabad (Clinical & Teaching)
  • Senior Resident Neurosurgery, NIMS Hyderabad
  • Senior Resident Academic Neurosurgery, AIIMS Bhopal
  • Senior Resident General Surgery, SCB MCH, Cuttack
  • Junior Resident (PG), General Surgery, SCB MCH, Cuttack

SURGICAL EXPERIENCE

Elective Cranial Surgeries
  • Intra-axial and extra-axial tumors
  • CP Angle Tumors
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia & Hemifacial Spasms
  • Aneurysm & AVMs
  • Endoscopic Pituitary Tumor Surgery / ETV
  • Cranial biopsies under neuronavigation and USG guidance
  • Cranioplasties
Elective Spine Surgeries
  • MIS Fixation
  • MIS Discectomy & Fenestrated Laminectomy
  • Endoscopic Spine Procedures
Open Spine Surgeries
  • TLIF, IDEM, Intramedullary Tumors, ACDF, Lateral Mass Fixation
  • Infective Cases, Corpectomies, Kyphoplasty, C1-C2 Fixations
  • 360° Cervical Fusion

SUBSPECIALTIES

Epilepsy Surgeries
  • MTS, Functional Hemispherotomies, Lesionectomies
  • Stereo EEG, Grid Placements
Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Spinal Dysraphisms, Tethered Cord Syndromes, Congenital Hydrocephalus
  • Craniosynostosis
  • Pediatric Vascular Cases (AVMs, Moyamoya Disease)
Vascular & Diagnostic Procedures
  • DSA procedures, aneurysms, AVMs, Moyamoya Disease

EMERGENCY SURGERIES

Traumatic Cranial Cases
  • Over 2000 trauma cases managed
  • ICP Monitoring, ICU Management, Post-operative Care
  • Decompressive Craniectomies, EDH & SDH Evacuation, VP/TP Shunt
Traumatic Spinal Cases
  • Cervical, Dorsal, and Lumbar Fractures treated successfully
Other Emergency Procedures
  • Hundreds of Tracheostomies performed

MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE

  • Organized lectures, seminars, CMEs for undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Joint Organizing Secretary, ISPN Midterm Conference 2024, Hyderabad
  • Managing OPD, ICU, Emergency & Elective Neurosurgical Cases at Gleneagles Aware Hospital