Dr. Prashanta Chihnara | Best Neurosurgeon in Hyderguda

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

Best Neurosurgeon in Hyderguda, Hyderabad | Dr. Prashanta Chihnara


Dr. Prashanta Chihnara is a highly experienced and compassionate consultant neurosurgeon specializing in brain and spine surgery in Hyderguda, Hyderabad. Known for his patient-centric approach and surgical precision, he provides advanced treatment for complex neurological conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. With an MCh in Neurosurgery from the prestigious Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, he has gained in-depth expertise in modern neurosurgical techniques and evidence-based care.

His strong academic foundation includes an MBBS from MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, followed by an MS in General Surgery from S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, where he developed excellent clinical judgment and operative skills. To further enhance his expertise, Dr. Prashanta Chihnara completed a Neuro Endoscopy Fellowship Training Program at NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), enabling him to perform advanced minimally invasive brain and spine procedures with high precision.

Dr. Chihnara’s areas of specialization cover a wide range of neurosurgical treatments, with special focus on brain tumor surgery, spine tumor surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic cranial neurosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery, including mono-portal and UBE techniques. His commitment to minimally invasive neurosurgery helps reduce surgical trauma, shorten recovery time, and improve long-term outcomes for patients.



ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Complications of Cranioplasty - an Institutional study, APNEUROCON (SVIMS, Thirupathi)
  • Bilateral Mirror Image Cerebral Avms-a Rare Case Report, Neurovascon (AIIMS, Raipur)
  • Complications Of Decompressive Craniectomy & Cranioplasty- An Institutional Study, NSICON (Agra)
  • Neuroclinics, Neuroclincs (Guntur)
  • Instructional Course, NSI (AIIMS, Rishikesh)
  • Case Prentation, Neuroclub (Hyderabad)
  • Surgical Outcomes Of Hemispherotomy In Patients With Refractory Seizure, Nssicon (Hyderabad)
  • Neuroclinics, Neuroclinics (Kakinada)
  • Anterior Retropharyngeal Approach For CV Junction Pathologies, NSICON (Bhubaneswar)

WORKSHOPS

  • Destandu Technique Workshop, Nssicon 2023(Hyderabad)
  • Cadaveric Workshop Of Skull Base Approaches, NESI (Kamineni, Hyderabad)
  • Workshop On Skull Base Approaches, Skullbasecon 2024 Mid Term
  • Workshop On Frontal Advancement In Craniosynostosis, International Society Of Paediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN Midterm), Hyderabad
  • Ube Workshop, NSSA
  • Clinical Observership For Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery Under Dr Sukumar Sura, Hyderabad
  • Cadaveric Workshop On Monoportal Interlaminar Approach, 6th ESFICON/WESSCON, Bhubaneswar
  • Cadaveric Workshop, Skull Base Endoscopy Summit 2025

AWARDS

  • Best Poster Award At Neurovascon (Neurovascular Conference) 2022 At AIIMS, Raipur
  • Selected For Award Paper Presentation At Nssicon 2023, Hyderabad

PUBLICATIONS

  • Prospective Study of Prognostic factors in Single Vs Double Burrhole Drainage for Ipsilateral Fronto-temporo-parietal Chronic SDH in Tertiary centre’ at IOSR
  • Effect and management of Hyponatremia in Post-Operative Craniotomy Cases’ at EJCM (European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)

MEMBERSHIP

  • Neurological society of India (NSI)
  • Indian society of Paediatric Neurosurgery (IndSPN)
  • Associations of Surgeon (ASI)

THESIS AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • Thesis work titled ‘COMPLICATIONS OF DECOMPRESSIVE CRANIECTOMY AND CRANIOPLASTY- AN INSTITUTIONAL STUDY’
  • Research work on ‘‘Prospective Study of Prognostic factors in Single Vs Double Burrhole Drainage for Ipsilateral Fronto-temporo-parietal Chronic SDH in Tertiary centre’
  • ‘Effect and management of Hyponatremia in Post-Operative Craniotomy Cases’

WORK/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Consultant Neurosurgeon At Gleneagles Aware Hospital, Lb Nagar, Hyderabad
  • Assistant Professor At Nizam’s Institute Of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad With Both Clinical & Teaching Experience
  • Senior Resident (MCh. Resident) Neurosurgery at NIMS, Hyderabad
  • Senior Resident (Academic) Neurosurgery at AIIMS, Bhopal
  • Senior Resident General surgery at SCB MCH, Cuttack with experience of COVID 19 management
  • Junior Resident (PG) General Surgery at SCB MCH, Cuttack

SURGICAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Neurosurgery at NIMS

Worked as Consultant Neurosurgeon at GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL managing OPD, Emergency, ICU & Elective Neurosurgical cases.

Present Working as Consultant Neuro Surgeon At Apollo Hospitals, Hyderguda, Hyderabad

ELECTIVE CRANIAL
  • Intra-axial and extra axial tumor
  • CP Angle Tumors
  • Tigeminal neuralgia & hemifacial spasms
  • Aneurysm & AVMs
  • Endoscopic TNTS SURGERY FOR PITUITARY TUMORS / ETV( Endoscopic 3 rd ventriculostomy)
  • Cranial biopsies under neuronavigation and USG guidance
  • Cranioplasties
ELECTIVE SPINE
  • MIS fixation
  • MIS discectomy & fenestrated laminectomy with discectomy
  • Endoscopic spine cases
Open spine cases:
  • TLIF, IDEM, Intramedullary tumors, ACDF, Lateral mass fixation, infective cases, corpectomies, Kyphoplasty, C1-C2 fixations
  • 360 deg global cervical fusion

SUBSPECIALITY

EPILEPSY
  • epilepsy surgeries for MTS, functional hemispherotomies, lesionectomies
  • Stereo EEG
  • Grid placements (parenchymal, subdural)
PAEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERIES
  • Paediatric neurosurgeries like spinal dysraphisms, tethered cord syndromes, congenital HCP.
  • craniosynostosis
  • Paediatric vascular cases like AVMS, Moyamoya disease (EDAMS, EDAS, STA-MCA bypasses)
DIAGNOSTIC DSA
  • Assisted around 20 DSAS & had done 2 cases independently under supervision
VASCULAR SURGERIES
  • vascular surgeries like aneurysm, AVM, Moyamoya disease, both low flow & high flow bypasses for giant aneurysms, cavernomas

EMERGENCY SURGERIES

TRAUMATIC CRANIAL CASES
  • Managed around 2000 trauma cases
  • ICP monitoring, ICU management, post-operative management
  • Decompressive craniectomies, EDH & SDH evacuation, VP / TP shunt, biopsies.
TRAUMATIC SPINAL CASES
  • Operated on hundreds of cases of Cervical, Dorsal ,Lumbar Fractures
OTHER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
  • Hundreds of tracheostomies

MANAGERIAL CASES

  • Conducted various lectures, seminars, CMEs, journals for Undergraduates & postgraduates
  • Worked as Joint organizing Secretary for ISPN (International Society of Paediatric Neurosurgery) midterm conference 2024 held at Hyderabad and also arranged Neuro-nurse symposium.
  • Managing OPD, ICU, EMERGENCY & ELECTIVE NEUROSURGICAL CASES INDEPENDENTLY, also member of Blood bank committee at GLENEAGLES AWARE HOSPITAL, HYDERABAD.

He is also actively involved in epilepsy surgery and pediatric neurosurgery, offering expert care for children and adults with complex neurological and congenital brain or spine disorders. By combining advanced technology with a compassionate, individualized treatment approach, Dr. Prashanta Chihnara ensures that every patient receives safe, ethical, and personalized neurosurgical care.

Driven by continuous learning and clinical excellence, Dr. Prashanta Chihnara is recognized as a trusted neurosurgeon and spine specialist in Hyderguda, Hyderabad, dedicated to delivering high-quality brain and spine treatment with empathy, precision, and professionalism.