PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

– CCST in Neurosurgery – General Medical Council, UK, 2004
– FRCS SN – Royal College of Surgeons London, 2003
– MBChB (Hons) – Manchester University, 1996
– PhD in Neuropharmacology – King’s College London, 1993
– BSc (Hons) in Anatomy – Manchester University, 1990

After studying Medicine in Manchester, Mr Gnanalingham completed his Neurosurgical training in London. This included specialist training in Complex Spinal surgery, Pituitary and Skull base surgery at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. He learned minimally invasive techniques at several centres in the UK and US and was appointed as a Consultant at the Greater Manchester Neuroscience Centre at Salford Royal Foundation Trust (SRFT) in 2005. He is also an Honorary lecturer at the University of Manchester and Salford.

His sub-speciality interests include pituitary, neurooncology and complex spine surgery, utilising minimally invasive techniques, notably endoscopy. He is the lead consultant for pituitary surgery in manchester also offers a fellowship in pituitary surgery.

He has a strong interest in clinical and basic science research neuroscience, qualified to doctorate level, with over 100 publications (click here for Publications page) and international presentations. In recognition of his expertise, he is frequently invited to speak at national and international meetings and conduct workshops for spinal and pituitary disorders.

Read  Curriculum vitae

Publications on  Pubmed

Other web links:

–  University of Manchester

–  Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN, at SRFT)

–  BMI The Alexandra Hospital