Deepak Karankara
Abu dhabi,UAE
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in clinical judgement, surgical precision, and innovative approaches. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills, with a strong ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and as part of a team. Proficient in MS Office and electronic patient records (Cerner), ensuring efficiency in time management and multitasking while maintaining compliance with patient confidentiality standards. Committed to delivering high-quality care through informed consent practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Specialist Neurosurgeon
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Abu dhabi
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Performing individually and as a team, a variety of neurosurgical procedures, including brain and spinal surgeries, tumor removals, and vascular interventions, with precision and expertise
- Responding promptly to neurosurgical emergencies, making critical decisions to address unexpected complications or changes in patient condition during surgery
- Conducting thorough neurological examinations, analysing diagnostic imaging, and reviewing medical histories to diagnose and assess patients' neurological conditions
- Developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patients, considering surgical and non-surgical options, and communicate these plans effectively to patients and their families
- Providing preoperative counselling, explaining surgical procedures, risks, and expected outcomes to patients and their families
- Overseeing postoperative care, monitoring patients' recovery and managing potential complications
Specialist Neurosurgery
SSMC-Mayo clinic
Abu dhabi
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Sheikh Shakbout Medical City is the largest multispecialty hospital in UAE providing world class healthcare and operates state –of-the-art medical care, education and research departments in Abu Dhabi
- The Division of Neurosurgery at SSMC Abu Dhabi is dedicated to providing patient focused world class medical care for a spectrum of Neurosurgical disorders such as brain, spine and nervous system diseases
- Sheikh Shakbout Medical City is the largest multispecialty hospital in UAE providing world class healthcare and operates state –of-the-art medical care, education and research departments in Abu Dhabi
- The Division of Neurosurgery at SSMC Abu Dhabi is dedicated to providing patient focused world class medical care for a spectrum of Neurosurgical disorders such as brain, spine and nervous system diseases
Specialist Neurosurgery
Mafraq hospital
Abu dhabi
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Mafraq Hospital is dedicated to offering state-or-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and intensive care facilities in Abu dhabi, UAE
- It is a multispecialty hospital managed by SEHA
- Mafraq Hospital is dedicated to offering state-or-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and intensive care facilities in Abu dhabi, UAE
- It is a multispecialty hospital managed by SEHA
Specialist Neurosurgery
Universal Hospital
Abu dhabi
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: Universal Hospital is a multispecialty hospital upholding a steadfast mission to deliver the highest quality of medical care to the patients
- The Department of Neurosurgery offers comprehensive and specialized care for all neurological needs of patients
- Universal Hospital is a multispecialty hospital upholding a steadfast mission to deliver the highest quality of medical care to the patients
- The Department of Neurosurgery offers comprehensive and specialized care for all neurological needs of patients
Assistant Professor
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Center
Kerala, India
08.2013 - 04.2015
Consultant Neurosurgeon
PK DAS Institute of Medical Sciences
Kerala, India
10.2011 - 07.2013
Senior resident
Government Medical College Thrissur
Kerala, India
08.2011 - 08.2012
Education
MCh Neurosurgery - Neurosurgery
Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 08.2008 - 07.2011
MS - General Surgery
Government Medical College Calicut
Calicut, Kerala 05.2005 - 06.2008
M.B.B.S - Batchelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Government Medical College Thrissur
Thrissur, Kerala 08.1997 - 06.2003
Skills
- Clinical judgement
- Surgical precision
- Innovative approaches
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Ability to work individually
- Proficient in MS Office
- Proficient in electronic patient records
- Efficiency in time management
- Ability to multitask
- Compliance with standards regarding patient confidentiality
- Informed consent
Personal Information
Citizenship: India
Custom
- Advanced Neurosurgery Training programme: Department of Neurosurgery, Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Center, Mumbai, India.
- Microneurosurgery training: Department of Neurosurgery, K.E.M Hospital Seth G.S Medical College, Mumbai, India.
- Observership: Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Midas Rex High Speed Drill workshop: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science & Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
- Surgical Oncology Workshop: Adayar Cancer Institute, Chennai, India.
- Hands on Training Programme: The Association of Surgeons of India.
- Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education, Chennai, India.
Affiliations
- Drawing/ Painting
Timeline
Specialist Neurosurgeon
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
03.2024 - 03.2025
Specialist Neurosurgery
SSMC-Mayo clinic
01.2020 - 03.2024
Specialist Neurosurgery
Mafraq hospital
05.2016 - 12.2019
Specialist Neurosurgery
Universal Hospital
04.2015 - 03.2016
Assistant Professor
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Center
08.2013 - 04.2015
Consultant Neurosurgeon
PK DAS Institute of Medical Sciences
10.2011 - 07.2013
Senior resident
Government Medical College Thrissur
08.2011 - 08.2012
MCh Neurosurgery - Neurosurgery
Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram
08.2008 - 07.2011
MS - General Surgery
Government Medical College Calicut
05.2005 - 06.2008
M.B.B.S - Batchelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Government Medical College Thrissur
08.1997 - 06.2003
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