
Consultant neurosurgeon specialising in brain tumours and minimally invasive spine surgery
Experience
7 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Location
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr Sreenath Kuniyil is a consultant neurosurgeon at NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain with a strong background in both brain and spine surgery. He completed his medical degree in 2009 from Government Medical College Calicut, Kerala, followed by specialist training in general surgery (2015) and neurosurgery (2018). In 2019, he achieved the top ranking in the DNB Neurosurgery examination from the National Board of Examinations and was awarded the President's All India Gold Medal, one of India's highest medical honours. He then completed a fellowship in minimally invasive brain and spine surgery in 2021.
Dr Sreenath specialises in brain and spine tumours, skull base surgery, and keyhole (minimally invasive) procedures for spine problems. He is experienced in endoscopic techniques for both brain and spine conditions, and treats head and spine injuries. He has undertaken advanced training in neuroendoscopy, endoscopic spine surgery, and micro neurovascular techniques across multiple centres in India.
Dr Sreenath was instrumental in establishing the Department of Neurosurgery at IQRAA International Hospital in Kozhikode, where he served as Senior Consultant and Department Head before his current role. He is a member of several professional organisations including the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, the National Academy of Medical Sciences, and the Neurological Society of India. He is a good fit if you need specialist surgery for brain tumours, spine conditions, or complex cases requiring minimally invasive approaches.
Special interests: endoscopic procedures, neuroendovascular intervention, neuropathology, micro neurovascular surgery.
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MBBS
Government Medical College Calicut, India · 2009
MS in General Surgery
Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, India · 2015
MCh in Neurosurgery
Government Medical College Thrissur, India · 2018
DNB in Neurosurgery
National Board of Examinations, India · 2019
Consultant Neurosurgeon
NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon and Head of Department of Neurosurgery
IQRAA International Hospital and Research Centre, India
Clinical Fellow in Advanced Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Pinnacle Superspeciality Hospital, India
Fellow in Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery
Aditya Super Speciality Hospital & Trauma Center, India · 2021
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Brain Tumors, Cervical Spine Disorders, Degenerative Disc Disease, Head Injuries, Lumbar Spine Disorders, Skull Base Tumors, Spine Injuries, Spine Tumors.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Specialty Hospital - Al Ain
Near Ayla hotel - Opposite Baladiya Park - Shakhboot Bin Sultan St - Abu Dhabi
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