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Dr. Sukalyan Purkayastha

Endovascular Surgeon, Neuro Intervention Radiologist

Dr. Sukalyan Purkayastha

Head of Department

23+ years of experience

DM, MBBS, MD
Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Sukalyan Purkayastha

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Aneurysms (Cerebral Aneurysm)
    • Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
    • Ischaemic Stroke (Mechanical Thrombectomy)
    • Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease
    • Brain Fistulae (Dural AV Fistula)
    • Spinal Vascular Malformations
    • Vertebral Compression Fractures (Osteoporotic)
    • Uterine Fibroids (Embolization)

    Sub-specialties

    • Cerebral Aneurysm Coiling & Flow Diversion: Expert in endovascular coiling and flow diverter placement — one of India's most experienced endovascular neurosurgeons for complex aneurysm treatment.
    • AVM & Fistula Embolization: Pioneer in AVM embolization and brain fistulae treatment in Eastern India, offering minimally invasive alternatives to open surgery.
    • Peripheral Vascular Intervention: Experienced in uterine fibroid embolization, renal and leg artery angioplasty & stenting — sought by international patients for vascular intervention in India.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Cerebral Aneurysm Coiling (Standard & Stent-Assisted)
    • Flow Diverter Stent Placement (Pipeline Embolization Device)
    • AVM Embolization
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke
    • Carotid & Intracranial Stenting
    • Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
    • Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
    • Renal & Peripheral Artery Angioplasty & Stenting
    • Spinal Vascular Malformation Treatment

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Silchar Medical College & Hospital, Assam, India
    • MD (Radio-Diagnosis / Radiology) — Assam Medical College, India
    • DNB (Radiology) — National Board of Examinations, India
    • DM (Diagnostic & Interventional Neuroradiology) — Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, India, 2003

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • CCST (Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training) — United Kingdom
    • Consultant Neuroradiologist — James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK (2011–2012)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • West Bengal Medical Council Registration
    • Society of Interventional Radiology — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata (I-NK), Kolkata — HOD, Department of Neurointervention & Endovascular Surgery, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai — Associate Professor, Department of Neurointervention (Past)
    • James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK — Consultant Neuroradiologist (2011–2012)
    • Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata — Head, Department of Neurointervention & Endovascular Surgery (2012–2016)
    • AMRI Hospital, Kolkata — Head, Department of Imaging Sciences & Interventional Radiology (2007–2011)
    • Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum — Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroradiology & Interventional Neuroradiology (2004–2007)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Former Associate Professor — Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
    • Former Assistant Professor — SCTIMST, Trivandrum

    Key Achievements

    • 2,500+ neuro-interventional / endovascular surgeries in Kolkata since 2006
    • Pioneer of Neurointerventional Surgery in Eastern India
    • UK-trained specialist (CCST) with clinical experience at James Cook University Hospital

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