Genesis
Dr. Amitabha Chanda is one of the finest neurosurgeons in India with an experience of more than 32 years. He had been topper throughout his career. He did his MBBS and Master of Surgery (M.S.) in general surgery from Medical College, Calcutta. He bagged several gold medals and prizes in his career. He stood first in M.S. examination in University of Calcutta. He did his MCh in neurosurgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh with outstanding result.
He has the rare distinction of speaking in PLENARY SESSION of the conference of American Association of Neurological Surgeons in 2001. He has been an instructor in several pre-conference workshops in USA. He has published many articles in Neurosurgery in international journals and wrote chapters in different international textbooks and reference books in Neurosurgery. He has been reviewer of several international and national journals like NEUROSURGERY, SKULL BASE SURGERY, SURGICAL NEUROLOGY and NEUROLOGY INDIA.
He has been awarded Healthcare Leaders Award 2023 (Best Neurosurgeon in West Bengal) in January 2023, Prof. Ashim K. Dutta Chair in Clinical Anatomy and Surgery from K. P. C. Medical College. He is a recipient of “Bangaratna Gourab Somman” for his contribution to Neurosurgery in 2018. He also received “Bharat-Bangladesh Maitree Somman” award for Neurosurgery and music in 2021.
Apart from his professional activities, he is into several social benevolent activities and artistic performances. He is an accomplished singer and actor with regular stage performances. Although increasing commitment in profession is reducing his involvement in these activities, he involves himself, whenever he can make time. He is involved in a number of philanthropic activities. He is a Rotarian and has been the President of Rotary. He is a Paul Harris Fellow.
Qualifications
- MBBS (Gold Medalist)
- MS (Gen Surgery, Calcutta, Gold Medalist)
- MCh (Neurosurgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh)
- Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Fellow, USA
- Skull Base Fellow, Canada
Experience
He went to USA for higher training. He had a score of 99 percentile in USMLE. He worked with several world-renowned neurosurgeons and learnt different facets of neurosurgery from them. Prof. Laligam Sekhar of The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA, world-renowned neurosurgeon, and pioneer of skull-base surgery in North America was his mentor. He also got trained by Dr. Fred Gentili of Toronto, Canada, who is another master microneurosurgeon. Besides these trainings, he was also trained by Prof. Anil Nanda, Chairman of Neurosurgery in Louisiana State University Health Center in USA. He received training in Endoscopic neurosurgery in Germany. He also worked with Prof. M. G. Yasargil (Man of the Century for Neurosurgery).
Fields of Experience
- 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 of successful Awake Brain Surgeries for Brain Tumors in Eastern India
Awards and Recognitions
- Healthcare Leaders Award 2023 (Best Neurosurgeon in West Bengal) in January 2023.
- Bharat – Bangladesh Maitree Samman -2021
- Sera Bengali – Banglar Gourab (For Contribution in Neurosurgery-2022)
- Awarded Prof. Ashim K. Dutta Chair in Clinical Anatomy and Surgery in March 2021 by K. P. C. Medical College, Kolkata.
- Received “Bangaratna Gourab Somman” in January 2018 for contribution to Neurosurgery.
- Received Anungomohan Sen Menorial medal for being the best student in University of Calcutta in M.S. in 1993.
- Stood First in M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) in P.G.I.M.E.R., Chandigarh.
- Stood 3rd in West Bengal Board in Higher Secondary Examination out of approximately 217,000 students.
- Received University Gold Medal in Anatomy.
- Received honors in Surgery.
- Received First Certificate of Honors in Biochemistry.
- Received Second Certificate of Honors in Physiology.
- Felicitated as one of the 50 eminent students of all times during Golden Jubilee celebrations of South Point High School, Kolkata in 2004.
Professional Memberships and Certifications
- Life member of NSI (Neurological Society of India).
- Life member of ISNO (Indian Society of Neuro-oncologists)
- 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.
- Former International member of Council of Healthcare Advisors, USA.
- Member of AO Spine.