Professor Nihal Gurusinghe
GMC/GDC Number
2267492
Registered
1975
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Department
Qualifications
MB BS FRCSEd
Specialist Interests
Neurovascular disease, skull base lesions, spinal tumours, surgical outcomes.
Research
Subarachnoid haemorrhage, venous thrombo-embolism.
Other Professional Roles/Awards/Esteem Markers
Silver Merit Award (2005)
Biography
Graduated from medical school in Colombo, Sri Lanka (1970). Completed neurosurgery training at Atkinson Morley's Hospital (St. Georges Hospital Medical School), National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, Queen Square and The Great Ormond Street Hospital, London. Consultant Neurosurgeon for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (1985-present). Member of the Executive Council of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons. Joint Royal College representative on the Specialist Advisory Council for Neurosurgery. Chairman of the Specialist Advisory Board for Neurosurgery (Specialty Surgical Group )for the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Specialist Advisor to National Institute for Clinical Excellence and Co-ordinator for Society of British Neurological Surgeons for NICE5. National Selection Panel for Neurosurgery Run Through training 5. SAC Liaison Member for Neurosurgery training in Scotland.
Languages spoken English, Sinhalese.
Languages Spoken
English
Sinhalese
