Dr. Omkar Narayan Churi

Dr Omkar Narayan Churi is an experienced neurosurgeon in Goa with over 18 years of clinical and surgical experience in managing vascular neurosurgery, paediatric neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, skull base surgery, and neurotrauma.

He currently practises as a Consultant in Neurosurgery at Manipal Hospital, Goa, where he provides advanced surgical care for complex conditions of the brain, spine, and nervous system in both adults and children.

If you are searching for the best neurosurgeon in Goa or a trusted brain surgery specialist near Panaji, Dr Omkar Churi brings nearly two decades of focused neurosurgical practice and a precise, patient-first approach that families with serious neurological conditions depend on.

He consults in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Konkani.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Omkar Churi is widely regarded as one of the best neurosurgeons in Goa for vascular neurosurgery, paediatric brain surgery, epilepsy surgery, skull base procedures, and neurotrauma care.

Vascular and Skull Base Neurosurgery

• Vascular neurosurgery (brain aneurysms, AVMs)
• Posterior circulation aneurysm surgery
• Skull base surgery (cerebellopontine angle tumours)
• Spinal arteriovenous malformation surgery

Paediatric Neurosurgery and Epilepsy

• Paediatric neurosurgery (brain tumours, trauma in children)
• Epilepsy surgery
• Infant and neonatal neurosurgical emergencies

Spine Surgery and Neurotrauma

• Spine surgery
• Traumatic brain injury management
• Emergency neurosurgery
• Neurocritical care

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant, Neurosurgery, Manipal Hospital, Goa

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Sion Hospital, Mumbai (Maharashtra University of Health Sciences), 2008
• DNB in Neurosurgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (trained at PD Hinduja National Hospital, Mumbai)
• MNAMS from National Academy of Medical Sciences, 2018

Dr Omkar Churi completed a Cerebrovascular Fellowship at Fujita Health University, Japan, a Paediatric and Epilepsy Fellowship at Manchester Foundation NHS Trust, UK, and General Neurosurgery and Spine training at Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, UK.

Awards and Recognitions

• BNA Annual Scholarship Award, 15th Annual Meeting of Bombay Neurosciences Association, 2016-17
• Best Paper in Neurosurgery for posterior circulation aneurysms, 13th Annual Conference of Bombay Neurosciences
• Third Prize at NextGen Awards for research, 6th International Neurosurgery Update, Mumbai, 2016
• Travel Grant for EANS Conference, Athens, Greece, 2016
• Travel Grant for 21st Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Neurosurgical Emergency, Tokyo, 2016

Research and Publications

Dr Omkar Churi has published in World Neurosurgery, Neurology India, and Asian Journal of Neurosurgery, covering brain tumour surgery techniques, vascular neurosurgery, and movement disorders.

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC 2008052088)

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