Dr. Prasanna Patankar

Dr Prasanna Patankar is a highly accomplished Neurosurgeon and Functional Neurosurgeon in Karad with 26 years of clinical experience in diagnosing and treating complex brain, spine, and nervous system conditions.

He completed his advanced training with a DNB in Neurosurgery from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, followed by a Fellowship in Microvascular Neurosurgery from Fujita University, Japan, and a Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery from Germany.

He is known for his expertise in deep brain stimulation surgery, brain and spine tumour excision, neuroendoscopic procedures, transnasal transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, and surgical management of stroke.

He currently serves as Consultant Neurosurgeon at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Karad, where he provides comprehensive, patient-focused neurosurgical care.

If you are searching for the best neurosurgeon in Karad or a trusted functional neurosurgery specialist, Dr Patankar offers expert care for complex brain and spine surgeries, functional neurosurgery, and long-term neurological management.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Prasanna Patankar specialises in comprehensive neurosurgical care with expertise in functional, cranial, and spinal neurosurgery.

Functional Neurosurgery

• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for movement disorders
• Surgical management of neurological disorders
• Advanced functional neurosurgical procedures

Brain Surgery

• Excision of deep-seated gliomas, meningiomas, and tuberculomas
• Craniotomies and burr hole procedures
• Emergency decompressive craniotomies
• Management of depressed fractures, EDH, SDH, and contusions
• Posterior fossa craniotomies
• Neuroendoscopic procedures
• Transnasal transsphenoidal pituitary macroadenoma excision

Spine Surgery

• Spinal cord tumour excision
• Spinal instrumentation
• Cervicovertebral (CV) junction surgery
• Anterior cervical discectomy
• Lumbar discectomy
• Decompression of spinal cord

Cerebrovascular and Stroke Surgery

• Surgical management of stroke
• Management of subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) and vasospasm
• Microvascular neurosurgical procedures
• Insertion of external ventricular drain

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation:

• Consultant Neurosurgeon, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Karad

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from DY Patil Medical College (2000)
• MS in General Surgery from Dr V M Medical College, Solapur (2003)
• DNB in Neurosurgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• Fellowship in Microvascular Neurosurgery from Fujita University, Japan
• Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery, Germany

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 0235, 2001)

Book an Appointment

Consult Dr Prasanna Patankar at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Karad. Book an appointment for expert care in deep brain stimulation, brain and spine tumour surgery, neuroendoscopic procedures, stroke management, and comprehensive neurosurgical services.