Sandeep Kunwar

Dr. Sandeep Kunwar is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He specializes in treating pituitary tumors, including craniopharyngiomas, using minimally invasive surgical techniques and collaborates with the pediatric neurosurgery team for child patients.

• Education: MD from UCSF School of Medicine, Residency in Neurological Surgery at UCSF Medical Center, and Fellowship in Brain Tumor Research at UCSF Medical Center.

His research focuses on pituitary tumor surgical outcomes, hormonal disorder management, and socioeconomic disparities in treatment. Recent work includes large-scale studies on transsphenoidal surgery complications and tumor characterization. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions span clinical trials, tumor pathology, and postoperative care protocols.