Dr. Skanda Moorthy

Dr. Skanda Moorthy, MBBS, M.Ch. (Neurosurgery), is a highly skilled Consultant Neurosurgeon based in Mangalore, with over 12 years of clinical experience in neurosurgery. Trained at prestigious institutions, including Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, and AIIMS, New Delhi, where he completed an integrated 6-year M.Ch. Neurosurgery program, Dr. Moorthy is recognized for his expertise in managing complex neurosurgical conditions with precision and dedication.

Brain & Skull Base SurgeryManagement of complex intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)STA–MCA bypass and EDAMS procedure for Moya Moya diseaseSurgical treatment of brain tumors, including gliomas, vestibular schwannomas, pituitary adenomas, chordomas, posterior fossa, and skull base meningiomasExpertise in cavernomas and intra/extramedullary tumorsProficient in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

• Endoscopic NeurosurgeryTreatment of colloid and arachnoid cystsEndoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV)Transnasal transsphenoidal approaches for sellar and parasellar lesions
• Spine SurgerySpinal instrumentation for trauma and degenerative spine diseaseMinimally invasive spine surgerySpinal deformity correctionManagement of intradural and extradural spinal tumors
• Peripheral Nerve & Brachial Plexus SurgeryBrachial plexus repair (partial and complete)Surgical management of peripheral nerve sheath tumorsTreatment of carpal tunnel syndromeDREZotomy for post-traumatic brachialgia
• Pediatric NeurosurgeryManagement of hydrocephalus, neural tube defects, encephalocele, and craniosynostosis
• Neurotrauma & Critical CareDecompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injurySpine trauma managementSkull base CSF leak repairBaclofen pump insertion for post-traumatic spasticity
• Functional & Epilepsy SurgerySurgical management of mesial temporal sclerosis and focal cortical dysplasiaExpertise in corpus callosotomy and hemispherotomy

Dr. Skanda Moorthy’s extensive experience, coupled with his commitment to patient care and surgical innovation, positions him as a trusted leader in neurosurgery, dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with complex neurological conditions.

With a career spanning more than a decade, Dr. Moorthy has established himself as a leading neurosurgeon, specializing in a wide range of advanced neurosurgical procedures. His clinical practice encompasses brain and skull base surgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, spine surgery, peripheral nerve and brachial plexus surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, neurotrauma, critical care, and functional and epilepsy surgery.

Peer-reviewed Publications (as First Author):Neurology India (2017): Spontaneous resolution of a spinal arachnoid cystJ Neurosci Rural Pract (2016): Frameless neuronavigation & O-arm in transoral odontoidectomySeveral rare case reports submitted to Neurology India

• Co-Author:Multicenter study on decompressive craniectomy (1,236 cases), Neurology India (2015)Institutional experience on choroid plexus tumors submitted to World Neurosurgery
• Honors & Recognitions
• Gold Medal – KMC Mangalore for highest marks in Pediatrics
• First Prize – DNA Neuro Quiz at DNACON 2018
• Academic Conferences & Workshops Attended
• Over 35+ National Neurosurgery Workshops and Conferences, including:
• AIIMS Annual Microneurosurgery & Spine Workshops (2013–2022)
• NSICON (2019)
• ISNOCON – Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology
• Functional Neurosurgery and Epilepsy Surgery Workshops
• Craniosynostosis & Skull Base Endoscopy Workshops