Brain tumors present some of the most complex diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in medicine. This session will simplify the fundamentals from red-flag symptoms and imaging basics to understanding tumor types like gliomas and meningiomas. Budding doctors will gain clinical insight into when to suspect a tumor, how to interpret early signs, and the role of multidisciplinary care. A must-attend for anyone stepping into neurology, oncology, or emergency care.
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Sandeep Ambekar is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon with over a decade of experience specializing in skull base surgery, cerebrovascular disorders, and neuroendovascular interventions. He currently serves as a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, and Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre in Mumbai, where he focuses on advanced surgical and minimally invasive treatments for brain and spine tumors, hemorrhagic stroke, skull base lesions, and endoscopic neurosurgery. His international training includes prestigious fellowships in Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center, and Endovascular Neurosurgery at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. A former chief resident at NIMHANS, Dr. Ambekar combines deep anatomical expertise with cutting-edge techniques, making him one of India’s leading voices in neurosurgical innovation and care.