Best neurosurgeon in Chittagong
Neurosurgery is the branch of surgery that operates on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. It is unforgiving work, because the tissue involved does not regenerate, and the margin for error is measured in millimeters.
Apollo Imperial Hospitals in Chattogram is a tertiary care center providing brain and spine surgery, with three neurosurgeons, a dedicated neurosurgical operation theater, and a Neuro ICU inside a 66-bed critical care department.
Best Neurosurgeon in Chittagong at Apollo Imperial Hospitals
Dr. Manzoorul Islam, Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery, holds MBBS and MS in Neurosurgery, with more than 25 years of experience.
Colonel Dr. Md. Abdul Hye Manik, Consultant in Neurosurgery, holds MBBS and MS in Neurosurgery, with more than 15 years of experience.
Dr. Md. Nasir Uddin, Consultant in Neurosurgery, holds MBBS and MS in Neurosurgery, with more than 10 years of experience.
MS in Neurosurgery is the full university postgraduate degree in the speciality, earned after MBBS and years of supervised operating. All three consultants hold it, and combined experience across the team exceeds 50 years.
Brain surgery we perform
- Microsurgery for brain tumors;
- Endoscopic brain surgery;
- Skull base surgery;
- Acoustic neuroma surgery;
- Pituitary surgery;
- Brain trauma surgery;
- Surgery for brain aneurysm and arteriovenous malformation (AVM);
- Surgery for congenital cranial deformity;
- Craniofacial surgery with facio-maxillary surgery;
- Brain surgery for epilepsy;
- Brain surgery for stroke;
- Pediatric neurosurgery.
Three of these are worth explaining, because patients rarely hear them described clearly.
Microsurgery means operating under an operating microscope. For a brain tumor, that magnification is what lets the surgeon separate the tumor from the healthy tissue beside it, which decides how much function the patient keeps.
Skull base surgery reaches tumors sitting at the bottom of the skull, among the nerves and blood vessels entering and leaving the brain. Acoustic neuroma, a tumor on the hearing and balance nerve, sits here. These are among the most technically demanding operations in the field.
Aneurysm and AVM surgery treats abnormal blood vessels in the brain. An aneurysm is a weak ballooned area of artery wall that can rupture and cause a hemorrhagic stroke. Treating it before it bleeds is far better than treating it afterwards.
Spine surgery we perform
Our neurosurgery team provides surgical care for a range of spinal conditions, including:
PLID surgery for prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disc;
Spinal trauma surgery;
Spinal tumor surgery;
Surgery for spinal vascular malformations;
Correction of congenital spinal deformities.
PLID, commonly known as a slipped disc in the lower back, can cause back pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that travels down the leg.
Most patients with a slipped disc do not need surgery. Symptoms often improve with appropriate medication, physiotherapy, and time. Surgery may be considered when symptoms persist despite conservative treatment or when neurological problems worsen. Loss of bladder or bowel control, particularly with back pain or leg weakness, requires emergency medical assessment.
For more information about slipped disc symptoms and treatment, consult the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).
A good neurosurgeon will also explain when surgery is not necessary, helping patients make informed decisions about their treatment.
When to see a neurosurgeon
Book a consultation for persistent back or neck pain with weakness, numbness, or tingling in a limb; a brain or spinal tumor found on a scan; a head injury with ongoing symptoms; progressive difficulty walking; or wasting of the hand or leg muscles.
Three situations are emergencies. A sudden severe headache described as the worst of your life can mean a ruptured aneurysm. Loss of bladder or bowel control with back pain and leg weakness suggests cord or cauda equina compression. A head injury followed by drowsiness, vomiting, or confusion needs urgent medical assessment. Call +8809610833833 and come to the emergency department. Learn more about our 24-hour emergency services at Apollo Imperial Hospitals.
Diagnosis and critical care
Our radiology department provides CT and MRI on the ground floor of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic block, next to emergency, available 24 hours a day. CT is the first scan after head trauma because it can quickly identify bleeding. MRI provides detailed images needed for tumor planning and spinal cord assessment. Learn more about our Radiology and Imaging services and available diagnostic technologies.
Neurosurgical patients recover in our dedicated Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU, with one-to-one nursing and 24-hour supervision by an ICU specialist. We have MRI-compatible ventilators and syringe pumps, allowing critically ill patients to undergo MRI when clinically appropriate.
The department follows evidence-based practices and international protocols for neurosurgical care, and patients are kept informed throughout each stage of treatment.
Book an appointment
The neurosurgery OPD runs from 9 am to 9 pm, with individual consultant schedules. Appointments are booked by phone or in person as a first consultation, follow-up consultation, or report check consultation.
- For appointments and information: +880 9610 847 847
- For 24-hour emergency service: +880 9610 833 833
- Address: 2158/A, Zakir Hossain Road, Khulshi, Chattogram
- Website: www.aihlbd.org
FAQs
Who are the neurosurgeons at Apollo Imperial Hospitals?
Dr. Manzoorul Islam, Senior Consultant with over 25 years of experience; Colonel Dr. Md. Abdul Hye Manik with over 15 years; and Dr. Md. Nasir Uddin with over 10 years. All three hold MS in Neurosurgery.
Do you operate on brain tumors?
Yes. We perform microsurgery for brain tumors, endoscopic brain surgery, skull base surgery, acoustic neuroma surgery, and pituitary surgery.
Does a slipped disc always need surgery?
No. Most PLID cases settle with physiotherapy, medication, and time. Surgery is considered when symptoms persist, weakness progresses, or bladder and bowel control is affected.
Is emergency neurosurgery available at night?
Yes. Our emergency department, CT and MRI, operation theaters, and neuro ICU operate 24 hours a day.
Do you treat children needing brain or spine surgery?
Yes. Paediatric neurosurgery covers congenital cranial and spinal deformities, tumors, and trauma in children.
Dr. Safayat Bin Amin
MBBS (CMU)
Diploma in Public Health and Diploma in Immunology