Joe M Das
@neurosurgeon
Highly qualified neurosurgeon with over 12 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly qualified neurosurgeon with over 12 years of extensive experience in neurosurgery. Currently, I am pursuing a fellowship in complex skull base neurosurgery in the UK, having completed my specialist training in India. My journey has been marked by significant achievements, including passing the FRCSEd (Neurosurgery) examination and working as a consultant neurosurgeon in various prestigious hospitals across different countries.
My expertise lies in skull base neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and trauma neurosurgery. I have successfully performed numerous complex surgeries, including endoscopic pituitary tumor surgeries and major cranial trauma surgeries. My dedication to advancing my skills is evident through my involvement in research, having published over 100 articles indexed in PubMed, and my role as an editor and reviewer for several medical journals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Fellow in Skull Base Neurosurgery
Imperial College Healthcare NHS
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Currently undertaking a fellowship in complex skull base neurosurgery, gaining extensive experience in managing skull base tumors. Assisted and performed numerous complex procedures, including endoscopic pituitary tumor surgeries and cerebellopontine angle tumor resections.
Senior Clinical Fellow in Spine Surgery
Northern Care Alliance
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Served as a Senior Clinical Fellow, focusing on the management of complex spine conditions. Gained valuable experience in advanced spinal approaches and surgical techniques during this period.
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Bahrain Specialist Hospital
Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Worked as a Consultant Neurosurgeon, applying advanced neurosurgical expertise in a hospital setting. Managed a diverse range of neurological cases and contributed to patient care.
Senior Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Completed a Senior Clinical Fellowship specializing in pediatric neurosurgery. Gained specialized experience in treating neurological conditions in children and contributing to their surgical care.
Specialist Registrar in Neurosurgery
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Served as a Specialist Registrar in the neuro-oncology and epilepsy unit. Gained significant experience in managing complex neurological cases, including tumor and epilepsy-related conditions.
Consultant in Neurosurgery
College of Medical Sciences – Teaching Hospital
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)
Re-established the Neurosurgery department, organizing it into a fully functional unit with supporting staff. Successfully performed surgeries on over 20 intracranial aneurysm patients.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Skull Base Neurosurgery
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Techn
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship focusing on Skull Base Neurosurgery. Gained extensive experience in vascular neurosurgery, performing numerous aneurysm surgeries as the principal surgeon.
Senior Resident
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Aug 2012 - Present (12 years 11 months)
Served as a Senior Resident in the Department of Neurosurgery, performing a wide range of elective and emergency cases as the lead surgeon. Conducted research on head injury patients, with findings published in multiple journals.
Junior Resident
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Jul 2009 - Present (16 years)
Completed a Junior Residency in the Department of General Surgery. Gained foundational surgical experience, assisting in various procedures and managing patient care.
"Snehitan" Doctor
Primary Health Centre, Palode
Feb 2009 - Present (16 years 5 months)
Worked as a 'Snehitan' doctor, providing primary healthcare services in a community setting. Gained experience in general medical practice and direct patient interaction.
House Surgeon
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Feb 2008 - Present (17 years 5 months)
Completed a House Surgeon rotation, gaining initial clinical experience across various medical departments. Assisted senior doctors and managed patient care in a hospital environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Fellowship, Paediatric Neurosurgery
Completed a fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery at Birmingham Children's Hospital in 2021. This specialized training focused on neurosurgical procedures for pediatric patients.
Kerala University of Health Sciences, India
Master of Chirurgery (MCh), Neurosurgery
Earned a Master of Chirurgery (MCh) in Neurosurgery from Kerala University of Health Sciences, India, in 2015. This advanced degree provided in-depth knowledge and surgical skills in neurosurgery.
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, India
Fellowship, Skull Base Neurosurgery
Completed a fellowship in Skull Base Neurosurgery at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, India, in 2016. This specialized training focused on complex skull base procedures.
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
FRCSEd, Neurosurgery
Successfully cleared the FRCSEd (Neurosurgery) examination in 2018, demonstrating advanced competency in neurosurgery. This qualification is awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Royal College of Surgeons of England
MRCS, Surgery
Obtained MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2011. This qualification signifies foundational surgical knowledge and skills.
Kerala University, India
MBBS, Medicine
Completed MBBS from Kerala University, India, in 2009. This degree provided foundational medical knowledge and clinical training.
Kerala University, India
Master of Surgery (MS), General Surgery
Completed a Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery from Kerala University, India, in 2012. This program provided comprehensive training in general surgical principles and practices.
National Board of Examinations, India
Diplomate of National Board (DNB), Neurosurgery
Obtained the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Neurosurgery in 2018 from the National Board of Examinations, India. This certification signifies completion of specialist training in neurosurgery.
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