Dr. Prasanna A V

Dr Prasanna A V is a highly distinguished and exceptionally skilled medical professional, bringing 32 years of vast clinical experience to the highly specialised field of neurosurgery and advanced spine care.

He currently serves as a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at the premier NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences (RTIICS) in Mukundapur, Kolkata, while also practicing at Suraksha Clinics in Kasba and Jadavpur.

Backed by a phenomenal academic foundation, he holds an MS and DNB in General Surgery, and a highly prestigious MCh in Neuro Surgery from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai.

He is universally recognised for his authoritative clinical approach toward managing complex brain tumours, executing life-saving neurotrauma surgeries, and performing high-precision minimally invasive spine instrumentation.

Dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based neurosurgical care while having successfully performed over 9,000 advanced surgical procedures, he consults fluently in English and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Prasanna A V provides highly precise, patient-centric neurosurgical interventions for individuals battling severe brain tumours, complex spinal disorders, and catastrophic head injuries across Kolkata.

Brain Tumour and Skull Base Surgery

Patients suffering from severe Brain Tumours (gliomas, meningiomas, astrocytomas), Acoustic schwannomas, or complex Pituitary tumours demand elite, highly accurate surgical execution. Dr Prasanna provides authoritative neuro-oncology care:

• Advanced Microsurgery for Brain Tumours
• Precision Endoscopic Brain and Pituitary Surgery
• Complex Skull Base Surgery and Craniofacial Surgery

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Individuals battling excruciating back pain due to severe Disc Prolapse, Degenerative Disc Diseases, or severe spinal stenosis require deeply empathetic and precise surgical intervention. Dr Prasanna offers expert spinal management:

• Microscopic Lumbar Discectomy and Endoscopic Discectomy
• Microscopic Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Total Disc Replacement
• Minimally-invasive Spinal Fusion with advanced instrumentation

Spine Trauma and Deformity Correction

Patients diagnosed with devastating Spine Trauma, Osteoporosis-related vertebral compression fractures, or congenital spinal deformities demand highly decisive, life-saving orthopaedic-neuro intervention. Dr Prasanna provides elite structural spine care:

• Minimally invasive Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for osteoporotic fractures
• Advanced Surgery for Spine Tumours and Spinal Decompression
• Spinal Deformity (congenital & acquired) Correction

Neurotrauma and Stroke Surgery

Individuals struggling with life-threatening Head Injuries, catastrophic Brain Hemorrhage (Stroke), or Cerebral Aneurysms and AVMs require highly specialised, immediate medical oversight. Dr Prasanna is an expert in neuro-emergencies:

• Rapid Brain Trauma Surgery and emergency Craniotomies
• Brain Surgery for Stroke and haemorrhage evacuation
• 3D augmented Cranioplasty and paediatric neurosurgery

Credentials and Academic Foundation

Showcasing his supreme surgical dedication, Dr Prasanna A V possesses an incredibly robust academic foundation representing the highest echelons of neurosurgical training in India:

• MBBS from Government Medical College, Mysore University (1994)
• MS in General Surgery from BJ Medical College, Pune (1998)
• DNB in General Surgery from the National Board of Examinations (1998)
• MCh in Neuro Surgery from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2001)

Extensive Clinical Experience

With over three decades of a highly intensive clinical background, Dr Prasanna has independently managed over 9,000 complex brain and spine surgeries across top-tier Indian medical institutions.

His extensive professional journey includes the following key roles:

• Consultant Neurosurgeon: Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata.
• Consultant Neurosurgeon: Techno India DAMA Healthcare and Medical Centre.

Current Hospital Affiliations

He currently consults as a leading Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at the following premier locations:

• NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences (RTIICS), Mukundapur, Kolkata.
• Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics, Kasba, Kolkata. (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostic, Jadavpur, Kolkata. (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)

Prestigious Awards and Recognitions

Demonstrating his profound dedication to surgical excellence, Dr Prasanna A V is highly celebrated for his phenomenal success rate in high-risk brain and spine surgeries. He is an esteemed life member of India's most prestigious neurosurgical institutions, including:

• Neurological Society of India
• Skull Base Surgery Society of India
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Association of Bharat (MISSAB)
• Spine Surgeons of West Bengal

Medical Research and Publications

Dr Prasanna A V maintains an incredibly robust commitment to the academic advancement of neurosurgery. He is highly engaged with evolving clinical research, heavily focusing on advanced neurosurgical techniques for disc prolapse, spinal instrumentation, and brain tumour management.

Furthermore, he is deeply dedicated to patient education and actively authors clinical blogs on Narayana Health. His notable patient awareness work includes:

• "Brain tumors early warning signs you should never ignore" (June 2026)

Book an Appointment with Dr Prasanna A V, Neurosurgeon

For expert brain tumour microsurgery, advanced minimally invasive spine surgery, or rapid neurotrauma care, connect with HexaHealth to secure a priority appointment with Dr Prasanna A V at NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Mukundapur or Suraksha Clinics.