Dr. Sonal Jain Atluri is a highly accomplished and dedicated Paediatric Neurosurgeon, currently the only exclusive paediatric neurosurgeon in Maharashtra and among the very few in India with formal, hands-on clinical fellowship training in Paediatric Neurosurgery from the USA. With her compassionate approach and a strong academic background, Dr. Sonal brings unmatched commitment to delivering world-class neurosurgical care to children. Having returned from the USA with the sole purpose of elevating paediatric neurosurgery in India, she is deeply respected by patients and peers alike for her expertise and empathetic care. Dr. Sonal Jain is currently practicing at Motherhood Hospital Kharghar, Mumbai
Fellowships & International Training
- Clinical Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami, USA (2019–2020)
- Joint AANS–CNS Traveling Fellowship – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami, USA (2019)
- First Indian Woman AASAN Ambassador – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami, USA (2018)
- Neuro-Oncology Clinical Clerkship – MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA (2009)
- Paediatric Surgery Rotation – Medical University of South Carolina, USA (2009)
Areas of Expertise
- Neuroendoscopy for Hydrocephalus
- Paediatric Brain Tumors
- Craniosynostosis – Customized Open & Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery
- Epilepsy Surgery for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
- Spina Bifida and Congenital Cranio-Spinal Disorders
- Paediatric Neurotrauma
- Vascular Neurosurgery in Children
Certifications & Memberships
- ECFMG Certified (USA)
- Certified by Maharashtra Medical Council
- Lifetime Member – Indian Society of Paediatric Neurosurgery
Achievements
Dr. Sonal has completed her MBBS, MS (General Surgery), and MCh (Neurosurgery) from the esteemed Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. She is a gold medalist in the MCh Neurosurgery exam (Maharashtra), was awarded Best Neurosurgery Resident across India (Torrent TYSA Challenge), and is the first Indian woman to receive the prestigious AASAN Ambassadorship to the USA.
She has authored 19 research papers in national and international journals, with key interests in Paediatric Brain Tumors, Hydrocephalus, Craniofacial Surgery, and Fetal Neuroanatomy. Her research work has received international recognition and awards.
Clinical Interests
- Hydrocephalus
- Paediatric Brain Tumors
- Craniosynostosis
- Epilepsy Surgery