Dr. Sunil Kumar Patra

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — SCB Medical College, Cuttack (Utkal University), Odisha, 2002
• MS — General Surgery, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, 2009
• MCh — Neurosurgery, SCB Medical College / Utkal University, 2013

Fellowships & Special Training

• Fellowship — Microvascular Neurosurgery and Skull Base Surgery

Certifications & Accreditations

• Odisha Medical Council Registration
• Member — Neurological Society of India (NSI)

Major Conditions Treated

• Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma)
• Cerebral Aneurysm
• Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
• Spinal Disc Disease (Cervical & Lumbar)
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Hydrocephalus
• Epilepsy (Surgical)
• Skull Base Tumours
• Spinal Deformity

Sub-specialties

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Expert in endoscopic and microsurgical spine procedures — a key reason patients seek the best spine neurosurgeon in Bhubaneswar for complex disc and deformity cases.
• Microvascular Neurosurgery: Specialised training in aneurysmal clipping and AVM surgery using operating microscopes — critical for patients seeking expert cerebrovascular neurosurgery in India.
• Skull Base Surgery: Advanced fellowship-trained expertise in approaching and resecting tumours at the base of the skull with maximal safety.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• Aneurysmal Clipping (Open Microsurgery)
• AVM Resection
• Craniotomy for Brain Tumour
• Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
• Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
• Laminectomy
• Spine Deformity Correction
• Ventriculostomy / CSF Shunt Placement
• Epilepsy Surgery
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Current Affiliation

• Manipal Hospitals (formerly AMRI Hospitals), Bhubaneswar — Consultant Neurosurgeon, 2013–Present

Past Affiliations

• AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar — Consultant Neurosurgeon (prior to Manipal acquisition)
• Associate Professor — Department of Neurosurgery (Academic role during MCh training, SCB Medical College, Cuttack)

Academic & Research Roles

• Associate Professor — Department of Neurosurgery, SCB Medical College, Cuttack
• Author — Multiple publications in national and international neurosurgery journals

Key Achievements

• 22+ years of medical experience; 10+ years of specialised neurosurgical practice
• Fellowship-trained in Microvascular and Skull Base Neurosurgery
• Recognised as one of the leading Neurosurgeons in Bhubaneswar for complex brain and spine cases
• Experienced in treating patients from Eastern India and international patients from South Asia

National & International Awards

• Information not publicly available.

Professional Memberships

• Neurological Society of India (NSI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Published Papers (Selected)

• Multiple publications in national and international neurosurgery journals — specific titles not publicly available. Confirmed by Manipal Hospitals and personal website (drsunilneuro.com).

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Minimally invasive surgical approaches for lumbar and cervical disc disease
• Outcomes in aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage management
• AVM microsurgery versus radiosurgery — comparative outcomes

A patient presenting with a ruptured cerebral aneurysm and subarachnoid haemorrhage underwent emergency aneurysmal clipping under microsurgical conditions, achieving complete aneurysm obliteration with full neurological recovery — a highly complex procedure with significant morbidity risk.

A patient with multi-level lumbar disc disease and severe neurogenic claudication underwent minimally invasive decompression surgery, resulting in complete resolution of leg pain and return to independent ambulation within six weeks of the procedure.

• Technical Excellence: Patients and families consistently describe Dr. Patra as a surgeon of exceptional precision, particularly in high-stakes brain and spine operations.
• Transparent Counselling: Reviewers highlight his clear pre-operative counselling, ensuring patients fully understand surgical risks and expected outcomes before consenting.
• Compassionate Care: Patients note his calm, reassuring demeanour during consultations — particularly valued by anxious families facing serious neurological diagnoses.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Patra follows a thorough, evidence-based decision-making process before recommending surgery. He ensures that all conservative non-surgical options are explored and explained to the patient before proceeding to an operative plan. He engages families directly during counselling sessions, presenting surgical risks, expected recovery timelines, and outcome statistics in plain language. Post-operatively, he maintains structured follow-up to monitor neurological recovery and manage rehabilitation needs.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Patra employs microsurgical techniques using high-powered operating microscopes for aneurysmal clipping and AVM resection. His minimally invasive spine surgery repertoire includes endoscopic and microsurgical approaches for discectomy and decompression, reducing hospital stay and recovery time. He also utilises intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring to maximise safety during complex brain and spinal cord procedures.

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Language Support

English, Hindi, and Odia are spoken; Cancer Rounds provides certified interpreters for all major international languages on request.

Visa & Travel Assistance

Cancer Rounds provides medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Sunil Kumar Patra.

Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing patients to share imaging and medical records with Dr. Sunil Kumar Patra before travelling to Bhubaneswar, India.