Renowned Neurosurgeon Prof Dr Sureswar Mohanty passes away at 83

Bhubaneswar: In a tragic loss to the medical fraternity, eminent neurosurgeon and academician Prof. (Dr.) Sureswar Mohanty passed away in Bhubaneswar at the age of 83. 

According to the news reports, he had been ailing for some time and breathed his last while undergoing treatment at IMS and SUM Hospital. Prof. Mohanty, regarded as one of India’s most respected neurosurgeons, is survived by his daughter.

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Dr Mohanty completed his MBBS from S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, and obtained his M.Ch in Neurosurgery from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He went on to serve as Professor and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), where he later also served as Director. 

During his distinguished career, he received advanced neurosurgical training at leading global centres, including institutes in London, Moscow’s Burdenko Institute, and the Cleveland Clinic in the United States, which helped him bring modern neurosurgical techniques to India. 

After retiring from IMS-BHU, he returned to Odisha and played a key role in establishing the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, where he served as the first Principal and Dean. 

Prof. Mohanty has published nearly 150 research papers in reputed national and international medical journals. He was honoured by several national bodies, including the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Medical Council of India (MCI), and Neurological Society of India (NSI). He was also a Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) and a recipient of the Dr. B.C. Roy Award, India’s highest medical honour.

Throughout his career, he held several leadership positions, including President of the Uttar Pradesh Neurosciences Society and President of the Neurotrauma Society of India. He was widely regarded as a pioneer in advancing modern neurosurgery in eastern India and played a key role in building high-level neurosurgical training programs, bridging global medical practices with Indian healthcare systems.

The Neurological Society of India deeply mourned the passing of Prof. (Dr.) Mohanty describes him as a highly accomplished professional, dedicated clinician, and mentor. Several leading healthcare professionals, including Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Mahapatra, eminent neurosurgeon, former Vice-Chancellor of SOA Deemed to be University, former Head of Department of Neurosurgery, AIIMS, New Delhi, and Founding Director of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Prof. (Dr.) Sanghamitra Mishra, Dean of IMS and SUM Hospital, Prof. (Dr.) Pusparaj Samantasinghar, Medical Superintendent of IMS and SUM Hospital, senior professors, and others have mourned the passing away of Prof. (Dr.) Mohanty. A guard of honour was presented to the departed soul at the hospital, reports Daily Hunt.

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