Dr. Vinod Rambal: A Neurosurgeon with 40+ Years of Trusted Experience

Capsule Info prioritizes showcasing professionals who truly deserve recognition for their impact - and few fit this description better than Dr Vinod Rambal.  Dr Rambal has over 43 years of experience, 25 years as a specialist but what make him noticeable is not just his profession, but, his unwavering commitment to his patients and his profession.  Currently, Dr Rambal works as a full-time member of the neurosurgical unit at Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, a position he has held since 2009. 

Now, let's explore the career and contributions of this experienced neurosurgeon.

Education and early career

At the time of his education, Dr. Rambal, completed his MBBS, MS in General Surgery and lastly he completed an MCh in neurosurgery, which is super-speciality training, and is the highest surgical training in India. After completing his formal education, Dr. Rambal spent a few valuable years within Bombay Hospital and Bhatia Hospital, in a consulting role as a visiting neurosurgeon.

Key Highlights:

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery)

Observership at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London

Fellowship in Surgical Oncology in Toronto

Neuro Intensive Care (including ICU and emergency management)

His access to international experience as well as an array of surgical specialties would help him develop an expansive approach that uses

Experience at Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital

Dr. Rambal first began his association with Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital as a visiting surgeon in 2004, becoming a full-time neurosurgeon in 2009. He has played a pivotal role in establishing the neurosurgical service in the hospital.

"I want to be able to provide focused care, especially when it comes to trauma and strokes, where time and precision are of the essence," he explained at a clinical educational session.

He heads the neurosurgical unit and directs all care of patients undergoing scheduled neurosurgical procedures and also the emergency patients that require neurosurgical intervention – these cases can include complex craniospinal surgical procedures, polytrauma cases, and degenerative processes affecting the entire neuraxis.

Specialization and Core Interests

Dr. Rambal's work encompasses many aspects of neurosurgery, but his core interests are micro-neurosurgery, craniospinal trauma, surgical intervention for stroke, lesional epilepsy, and neurointensive care.

His listed areas of expertise include:

• Pediatric neurosurgery
• Congenital/developmental and degenerative problems
• Surgical stroke interventions
• Interventional neuroradiology

These areas of neurosurgery require not only technical ability but quick decision making, and Dr. Rambal has developed this skill over many years of working in emergency departments and intensive care units.

Infrastructure and Support

One of the highlights of Dr. Rambal's practice is that he has state-of-the-art facilities thanks to Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital. The hospital offers:

•  High-end neurosurgery instruments in state-of-the-art Operation Theaters
•  Current Neuroradiology units for real-time brain imaging
•  Radiation oncology services
•  24/7 ICU support for neurosurgical patients

This combination of expertise and infrastructure means he can safely and carefully accept higher-risk cases.

Contributions and Thought Leadership

Dr. Rambal does not define himself as a doctor only—he considers himself as a contributor to the education and research side of medicine. He has been involved in both national and international conferences and makes been presented papers and discussions with other specialists.

His presentations include sessions focused on surgical management of strokes, trauma, and new and improved protocols of neurocritical conditions—areas where he feels developments can improve neurosurgical outcomes in India.

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