Neurology
Lead Consultant – Neurosurgery | Cerebrovascular, Skull Base & Endovascular Neurosurgery Specialist26 Years Overall Medical Experience
Manipal Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Sunil V Furtado, also known as Dr. Sunil Valentine Furtado, is an experienced neurosurgeon in Bangalore specializing in cerebrovascular surgery, endovascular neurosurgery, skull base surgery and complex brain and spine conditions. Practo lists him with 26 years of overall medical experience. His clinical expertise includes brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, stroke intervention, brain tumours, spine tumours, skull base lesions and neurotrauma.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado completed his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, in 1998 and MS in General Surgery from the same institution in 2001. He subsequently completed his MCh in Neurosurgery from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, in 2004, followed by DNB in Neurosurgery in 2005. He also holds the MNAMS qualification.
To develop his expertise in advanced cerebrovascular procedures, Dr. Sunil V Furtado underwent fellowship training in Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, California, USA, during 2013–2014. He later completed a fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA, during 2014–2015.
These advanced fellowships supported his training in both open microsurgical and endovascular approaches to complex cerebrovascular disorders. His surgical interests include brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, carotid artery disease, Moyamoya disease and other conditions involving the blood vessels of the brain and neck.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado has experience in neuro-oncology and the surgical management of brain and spine tumours. During his association with Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield, Bangalore, he participated in neuro-oncology work involving collaborations with the Indian Institute of Science and CSIR. His clinical interests also include skull base surgery and complex tumours involving the brain and surrounding structures.
His professional experience includes nine years at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bangalore, followed by advanced training at Stanford University and Mount Sinai Hospital in the United States. His academic contributions include more than 80 indexed publications and book chapters, according to his professional biography.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado has received academic recognition, including a Gold Medal in General Surgery from Manipal University. He is associated with professional organisations including the Neurological Society of India, Bangalore Neurological Society and American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado is currently listed as Lead Consultant in Neurosurgery at Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore. He also offers consultations through Ayana Clinic in Sahakarnagar. His approach focuses on detailed clinical assessment, appropriate brain and spine imaging, individualized treatment planning and the selection of suitable microsurgical, endovascular or other neurosurgical treatment options.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado is a specialist neurosurgeon with expertise in complex brain, spine and cerebrovascular conditions. His practice combines microsurgical techniques, endovascular approaches and multidisciplinary neurological assessment for suitable patients.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado specializes in the evaluation and surgical management of cerebral aneurysms. Depending on aneurysm anatomy, rupture status and clinical suitability, treatment may involve microsurgical clipping or an appropriate endovascular procedure.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado completed advanced endovascular neurosurgery training at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. Endovascular techniques may be used to treat selected vascular disorders through catheter-based procedures, subject to detailed clinical and imaging assessment.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado has specialist training in cerebrovascular surgery from Stanford University. His expertise includes evaluating and treating disorders affecting the blood vessels of the brain, including aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado evaluates cerebral arteriovenous malformations, which are abnormal connections between arteries and veins. Management may involve observation, microsurgery, embolization or other specialist treatment approaches according to the lesion and patient condition.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado provides specialist evaluation for dural arteriovenous fistulas, abnormal vascular connections involving the covering of the brain or spinal cord. Treatment selection depends on the vascular anatomy, symptoms and associated neurological risks.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado has documented expertise in stroke intervention and cerebrovascular neurosurgery. Selected patients with acute vascular neurological conditions may require urgent imaging and multidisciplinary assessment to determine suitable intervention.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado provides specialist care for carotid artery disease, a condition involving narrowing or blockage of arteries supplying blood to the brain. Surgical or endovascular treatment may be considered for selected patients following vascular assessment.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado lists Moyamoya disease surgery among his specialist services. Moyamoya is a cerebrovascular disorder involving progressive narrowing of major brain arteries. Selected patients may require surgical revascularization following detailed specialist evaluation.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado has experience in the surgical management of brain tumours and neuro-oncology conditions. Treatment decisions depend on tumour location, imaging findings, neurological symptoms and multidisciplinary evaluation.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado provides neurosurgical assessment and management for selected tumours affecting the spine and spinal structures. Surgery may be considered when required for diagnosis, tumour removal or relief of pressure on neurological structures.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado completed advanced skull base surgery training at Stanford University. His expertise includes evaluating complex lesions and tumours involving the skull base, where treatment may require specialized microsurgical or multidisciplinary approaches.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado lists diagnostic cerebral angiography among his services. Cerebral angiography helps specialists visualize blood vessels of the brain and may support the diagnosis and treatment planning of aneurysms, vascular malformations and other cerebrovascular conditions.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado has expertise in neurointerventional procedures involving selected vascular tumours. Embolization may be used in specific cases to reduce blood supply to a lesion, depending on anatomical findings and clinical suitability.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado has neurosurgical expertise in the management of neurological trauma. Evaluation may include urgent brain or spine imaging, neurological monitoring and surgical intervention when clinically indicated.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado provides specialist evaluation for selected spinal conditions, including spondylosis and disorders associated with neurological compression. Treatment depends on symptoms, clinical examination and imaging findings.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado evaluates selected headache presentations where underlying structural or cerebrovascular conditions may require neurosurgical investigation. Appropriate clinical examination and brain imaging may help identify conditions requiring specialist management.
Dr. Sunil V Furtado provides specialist neurosurgical consultations for brain aneurysms, vascular malformations, brain and spine tumours, skull base conditions and cerebrovascular disorders in Bangalore. Patients can explore the Neurology speciality section at Medpas Health for related neurological services.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery), DNB (Neurosurgery), MNAMS
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Brain Aneurysm Surgery, Arteriovenous Malformation Surgery, Stroke Intervention, Endovascular Neurosurgery, Skull Base Surgery, Brain Tumour Surgery, Spine Tumour Surgery, Carotid Artery Disease Surgery, Moyamoya Disease Surgery, Cerebral Angiography and Neurotrauma
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Dr. Sunil V Furtado is a senior neurosurgeon in Bangalore specializing in cerebrovascular surgery, brain aneurysm treatment, skull base surgery, stroke intervention and brain and spine tumours. He is listed as Lead Consultant – Neurosurgery at Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka.
He holds MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery), DNB (Neurosurgery) and MNAMS qualifications. He completed advanced fellowships in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Stanford University and endovascular neurosurgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York.
26 years of overall medical experience, including 21 years as a specialist. His official website and Manipal Hospitals describe more than 17 and 20 years of neurosurgical experience, respectively.
Yes. Brain aneurysm treatment is one of his documented specialist interests. His training includes both cerebrovascular microsurgery and endovascular neurosurgery, allowing evaluation of suitable treatment approaches.
Yes. He has experience in neuro-oncology and surgical management of selected brain and spine tumours. His expertise also includes complex skull base lesions and vascular conditions involving the brain.
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