About Dr. Amitabha Chanda

Dr. Amitabha Chanda is a distinguished neurosurgeon with over 36 years of experience in India. He boasts an impressive academic record, having excelled in various medical examinations and earned multiple gold medals during his MBBS at Medical College Kolkata. Dr. Chanda was the top candidate in both his M.S. and MCh programs.

A pioneer in "Awake Brain Surgery" for brain tumors, he has successfully performed over 100 such procedures, earning extensive media coverage. His expertise is further enhanced by fellowship training in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Dr. Chanda has authored numerous articles and contributed to international textbooks. He has received several accolades, including the Bengal Excellence Award in 2024 and the Healthcare Leader Award in 2023. His recent book, "Neurosurgeoner Diary," has become a bestseller, showcasing his unique experiences in neurosurgery.

Education

MBBS at Medical College Kolkata
M.S. (Master of Surgery) exam in University of Calcutta.
MCh. in Neurosurgery at PGIMER, Chandigarh

Work & Experience

He has a total experience of 36 Years.

Expertise

Specialized in:
- Skull base surgery including skull base tumors and pituitary tumors (Trained in USA and Canada)
- Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery (Trained in Germany)
- Cerebral Aneurysms and Arteriovenous Malformations (Trained in USA)
- Revascularization of Brain (Trained in USA, Austria)
- Complex Spine surgeries including Spine deformities (Trained in Switzerland, Republic of Korea)
- Pediatric Neurosurgeries (Trained in Canada)
Highest number (100+) of successful Awake Brain Surgeries for Brain Tumors in Eastern India
Author of 60+ book chapters, journal articles, and comments in international neurosurgery publications.

Membership

Life member of NSI (Neurological Society of India).
Life member of Indian Society of Neuro-oncologist
Life member of Indian Medical Association, Calcutta branch
Former International Active Member of Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Former Member of North American Skull Base Society
Former International member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
International member of Council of Healthcare Advisors, USA.
Member of AO Spine.

Research Publications

Chanda A, Banerjee A, Nanda A. Microsurgical anatomy of the posterior cranial fossa. In Nanda A (Ed) PRINCIPLES OF POSTERIOR FOSSA SURGERY. New York, Thieme, 2012, pp 13-38.
Chanda A, Guha A. Cauda equina, paraspinal and peripheral nerve tumors. In Dickman CA, Fehlings MG, Gokaslan ZL (Eds) SPINAL CORD AND SPINAL COLUMN TUMORS: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE. New York, Thieme, 2006, pp 349-368.
Chanda A, Nanda A. Retrosigmoid intradural suprameatal approach: advantages and disadvantages from an anatomical perspective. Neurosurgery Vol 59(1 Suppl): ONS1-6, 2006
Sekhar LN, Chanda A, Morita A. Cerebral veins and dural sinuses: Preservation and reconstruction. In Sekhar LN & Fessler RG (Eds) ATLAS OF NEUROSURGICAL TECHNIQUES (BRAIN). New York, Thieme, 2006, pp 379-395.
Sekhar LN, Sarma S, Chanda A. Acoustic neuroma: Retrosigmoid and transpetrosal approaches. In Sekhar LN & Fessler RG (Eds) ATLAS OF NEUROSURGICAL TECHNIQUES (BRAIN). New York, Thieme, 2006, pp 734-751.
Sekhar LN, Chanda A, Kalavakonda C, Wright DC. Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas. In Winn HR (Ed) YOUMANS NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY (5^TH EDITION). Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2004, pp 1283-1295.
Guha S, Milner SM, Chanda A. The anatomical basis of the modified volar advancement flap for fingertip reconstruction. Published in Surgical knowledge and skills website of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2004.
Chanda A, Nanda A. Epidural and Subdural Hematoma. In Evans RW (Ed) SAUNDERS MANUAL OF NEUROLOGIC PRACTICE. Philadelphia, WB Saunders (An imprint of Elsevier Science), 2003, pp 500-506.
Chanda A, Nanda A. Partial labyrinthectomy petrous apicectomy approach to the petroclival region: an anatomic and technical study. Neurosurgery Vol 51(1): 147-160, 2002.
Chanda A, Nanda A. Anatomical study of orbitozygomatic transsellar-transcavernous-transclinoidal approach to the basilar artery bifurcation. J Neurosurg Vol 97(1): 151-160, 2002.
Chanda A, Nanda A. Multiple cavernomas of brain presenting with simultaneous hemorrhage in two lesions: a case report. Surg Neurol. 57(5): 340-345, 2002.
Chanda A, Smith DR, Nanda A. Autotransfusion by cell saver technique in surgery of lumbar and thoracic spinal fusion with instrumentation. J Neurosurg. Vol 96(3 Suppl): 298-302, 2002.
Chanda A, Avci E, Fossett DT. Middle Fossa Approach. In Fossett DT, Caputy AJ (Eds) Operative Neurosurgical Anatomy, New York, Thieme, 2002, pp 61-66.
Acevedo C, Chanda A, Grant M, Fossett DT. Cavernous Sinus Anatomy. In Fossett DT, Caputy AJ (Eds) Operative Neurosurgical Anatomy, New York, Thieme, 2002, pp 37-45.
Avci E, Chanda A, Fossett DT. Preauricular Subtemporal Infratemporal Approach. In Fossett DT, Caputy AJ (Eds) Operative Neurosurgical Anatomy, New York, Thieme, 2002, pp 52-60.
Avci E, Chanda A, Fossett DT. Approaches to the Posterior Third Ventricle and Pineal Region. In Fossett DT, Caputy AJ (Eds) Operative Neurosurgical Anatomy, New York, Thieme, 2002, pp 100-106.
Sekhar LN, Chanda A, Morita A. The preservation and reconstruction of cerebral veins and sinuses. J Clin Neurosci Jul; 9(4): 391, 2002.
Nanda A, Vincent D, Vannemreddy PSSV, Baskaya MK, Chanda A. Far lateral approach to intradural foramen magnum lesions without resection of the occipital condyle. Journal of Neurosurgery Vol 96(2) Feb: 302-309, 2002.
Sekhar LN, Haran RP, Chanda A, Wright DC. Chordomas and chondrosarcomas of the skull base: results and complications of surgical management. Neurosurgical Focus 10(3), Article 2, 2001.
Sekhar LN, Chanda A. Vascular Problems In Skull Base Surgery. In Fahlbusch R, Buchfelder M (Eds.). The Centre of the Skull Base. Reinbek, Einhorn-Presse Verlag GmbH, 2000; pp 179-188.
Sekhar LN, Chanda A. Intracranial Aneurysms: Recent Advances in Management. In Goldstein AL (Ed) in Frontiers in Biomedicine. Springer Verlag 2000; pp 325- 349.
Chanda A, Guha A. “Posterior fossa meningiomas” in Ramamurthy Tandon’s Textbook of Neurosurgery (In Press).
Chanda A, Sekhar LN, Wright DC, Schessel DA, Prasad S. “Acoustic Neuroma: Microsurgery versus Radiosurgery” to be published in CURRENT CONTENTS. Philadelphia, ISI (Book Chapter in Press)

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