Dr. Hosahalli Rajanna Sunilkumar Specialist in Anesthesia And Pain Management

Introduction

Dr. Sunil Kumar is an expert anesthesiologist who specializes in perioperative care and pain management. His academic credentials include MBBS and DNB degrees from reputable medical institutions. He has also completed his fellowship in Onco-Anesthesia from the Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai) and holds a certification in Pain Management from the Indian Society of Anesthesiologists. He also has specialized training in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia from the University of Toronto, adding to his expertise in minimally invasive pain management techniques.

In addition to his clinical role, he also serves as the program head for the FNB Oncoanesthesia and SOAPC Fellowships as well as the BSc AT&OT Technology courses at the HCG Cancer Centre in KR Road, Bengaluru. Before HCG, Dr. Sunil was associated with various organizations in Bengaluru, including Sakra World Hospital, Manipal Hospitals, and Fortis.

Area of Expertise

● Dr. Sunil Kumar is a senior consultant and the head of the anesthesiology and pain management department at HCG Cancer Centre, a leading cancer hospital in Bengaluru.

● Dr. Sunil specializes in administering anesthesia for intricate cancer surgeries, especially those involving the head, neck, thorax, and abdomen.

● In addition, Dr. Sunil is one of the leading consultants with expertise in liver transplant anesthesia.

● He has a special interest in the areas of regional anesthesia, liver transplantation, and neuromonitoring, all of which pique his interest.

● Every year, Sunil oversees more than 300 high-risk cases, guaranteeing patient safety and enhancing surgical results.

● Beyond his clinical responsibilities, he trains medical residents in pain management, anesthesia procedures, and operating room crisis management.

Medical Breakthrough

● Sunil was instrumental in introducing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols at HCG Cancer Centre, significantly improving recovery times and patient satisfaction.

● He has pioneered the use of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia at HCG, improving the precision and efficacy of pain management for surgical patients.

Awards & Accolades

● Dr. Sunil has written over 20 research articles on airway management, regional anesthesia, and pain management for both domestic and foreign journals.

● Dr. Sunil received the HCG Cancer Centre's "Excellence in Patient Care" award in 2020 in recognition of his commitment to improving patient comfort and safety.

● He was honored with the 2018 National Conference of Anesthesia's Best Anesthesiology Paper Award for his work on patient-centered pain management techniques.

● He has so far given numerous talks at the national and international levels and led a number of hands-on workshops on neuro- and oncology anesthesia.

● He is the secretary for the Society of Onco-Anesthesia and Perioperative Care's Bangalore chapter.