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Dr. Santosh Sharma

Dr. Santosh Sharma

Neurosurgeon ·
, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English,Hindi

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About Dr. Santosh Sharma

  • Dr. Santosh Sharma is an experienced neurosurgeon of over 30 Years, distinctively skilled in performing surgery. He has had great results performing spinal and cranial surgeries at some point in his career.
  • He holds his first medical degree from SMS Medical College Jaipur- MBBS, MS in surgery, and an M.Sc from the University of Salford United Kingdom.
  • After completing his medical degree, he worked in many hospitals in UAE, U.K., and India. They include the Tawam Hospital in UAE, Mafraq Hospital in UAE, and Al Ain, in which he served as the Neurosurgery division head.
  • He has encountered patients in their infancy, childhood, adolescence, and all through their adulthood. He has some unique and valuable experiences in doing very sensitive and complex neurological surgery.
  • Dr. Santosh Sharma has great bilateral fine motor skills and prides himself on being a patient-centered care provider.
  • He is such an extraordinary man and with his team achieved amputation of the Pagopagus twins neurosurgical operation in the Mafraq Hospital. Besides the formal academic training in medicine, he also possesses the FRCS qualification, which makes him admissible to work as a Surgeon in Ireland and the UK.
  • Because of his practice, he avails the newest and most effective neurosurgical techniques to his clients. He also has extensive research experience in Hydrocephalus and has written a thesis titled: “Hydrocephalus, hunt implant failure” as a master of science thesis to be awarded by the University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom.
  • He learned complicated surgical procedures which include craniotomy, lumbar puncture, microdiscectomy, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, and endoscopic surgery. His specialty areas of interest include; cerebral edema, ependymomas, meningioma, hydrocephalus, brain and spinal tumors, cerebrospinal fluid leak, spinal tumor,and epilepsy.

Conditions treated by Dr. Santosh Sharma

  • Cerebral Edema
  • Brain Tumors (e.g., meningioma, ependymomas)
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
  • Epilepsy
  • Hydrocephalus Hunt Implant Failure
  • Cranial and Spinal Trauma
  • Congenital Brain Disorders
  • Neurovascular Conditions
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Pagopagus Twin Neurosurgical Dissociation

Area of Interest

  • Spinal Surgery
  • Cranial Surgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures for Hydrocephalus
  • Neurosurgical Management of Epilepsy
  • Complex Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Spinal and Cranial Trauma
  • Endoscopic Neurosurgery

Qualification

  • MBBS – SMS Medical College, Jaipur
  • Master's in Surgery – SMS Medical College, Jaipur
  • M.Sc. – University of Salford, UK (Thesis on Hydrocephalus Hunt Implant Failure)

Work Experiences

  • Consultant Neurosurgeon - Tawam Hospital, Al Ain
  • Head of Neurosurgery Division - Mafraq Hospital

Certifications (1)

  • FRCSE (Surgical Neurology) from Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, UK

Memberships (3)

  • Member of Emirates Neuroscience Society
  • Neurological Society of India
  • Associate Member of AANS

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Arthrodesis
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Bone Reconstruction
Brain Cancer Treatment
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
External Ventricular Drainage
Spinal Decompression and Fixation

Frequently Asked Questions

A. Dr. Santosh Sharma is available to teleconsultate on the MediGence platform.

A. The consultation can last 15 to 30 minutes. It may go beyond the estimated time, which is dependent on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

A. Our panel of doctors includes Medical specialists and board-certified doctors. The consultation will be organized within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

A. No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will need to rebook the consultation.

A. The option to share your medical records is available at the end of the form provided on the website.

A. Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, our case managers can help you choose treatment packages for your diagnosis.

A. Yes. Our case manager will provide you with a cost estimate that includes the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

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