Top 10 Spine Surgeons in India
Regarding healthcare infrastructure, it might be expected that the most proficient spine surgeons in India are primarily located in metropolitan areas, benefiting from the greater healthcare resources available there. Nevertheless, as evident from this compilation of the top 10 spine surgeons in India, their geographical distribution is rather widespread throughout the country.
Many of these distinguished professionals are affiliated with well-respected hospitals, operate their independent practices, or have a blend of both affiliations.
List of Top 10 Spine Surgeons In India
Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
Spine and Neurosurgeon, Gurgaon, India
Director, 25 years of experience.
FORTIS MEMORIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, GURGAON
- Dr. Sandeep Vaishya is Best Spinesurgeon in India with more than 25 years of experience in the field having worked with some of the top institution and hospitals of India.
- Dr. Vaishya has completed his MBBS & MS from the well-known G R Medical College, Gwalior. Following which he did his Mch from the prestigious AIIMS, Delhi.
- He is one of the leading surgeons in the world for brachial plexus Injuries and in South Asia for Gamma Knife Surgery.
- Dr Sandeep Vaishya is considered as one of the finest brain and spine surgeons in India.
- His specializations are Intracranial Brain Tumor Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery, Vp shunt surgery, Minimally Invasive brain and spine surgery and Image Guided Neurosurgery, Brachial Plexus Surgery and Spine Surgery in India.
- His use of innovative techniques and dedication to his patients has made him one of the best neurosurgeons in Delhi and Gurgaon. He specializes in Minimal Invasive and Image Guided Neurosurgery, Intracranial Tumor Surgery including skull base tumors, Functional Neurosurgery.
- Dr. Vaishya’s treatment for Hydrocephalus was also featured in the popular Netflix documentary Rooting for Roona.
- He is also one of the best neurosurgeons in Delhi and Gurgaon for spinal surgeries, peripheral nerve surgeries, and brachial plexus Injuries. He is also a pioneer in India, and a well-known expert in south Asia for Gamma knife surgeries.
- Awards:- Herbert Krause Medal for Best Paper in Neuro-Oncology (NSI 2001), Sundt Fellowship by mayo Clinic, USA, Life Membership Award by Mayo Alumni Association, Gold Medal in Medical school.
Dr. Bipin Walia
Spine and Neurosurgeon, New Delhi, India
Director, 36 years of experience.
MAX SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL, SAKET, NEW DELHI
- Dr Bipin S Walia is one of the most renowned & experienced surgeons in the field of neurosurgery in India.
- He has over 30+ years of experience & one of the few neurosurgeons in India who is specifically trained and experienced in spine surgeries.
- He has done his Masters in Surgery & MBBS from the Armed Force Medical College, Pune. Following which he pursued his Mch from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
- Dr Walia has been trained in spine surgery at some of the best hospitals in the world like University of Erlangen, Germany, Medical Education and Research Institute, Texas, USA and University of Mainz, Germany.
- He has also done a Neurosurgery course at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney.
- He has more than 4000 spine surgeries to his credit commanding a respectable position in the medical fraternity.
- Dr Walia has his cutting-edge in disc replacement surgery, minimal access spinal technologies, endoscopic cranial surgery, neuro-oncology & image guided surgery.
- He is an active member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons(CNS),Fellow of Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons(FACNS),Faculty of Spinal Science Advancement Foundation and Musculo – Skeletal Research Institute, Executive Committee member to AO Spine, North American Associations of Spinal Surgeon.
- Dr Walia has appeared in various noteworthy news media like Hindustan Times
Dr. Rajesh Verma
Spine Surgeon, Gurgaon, India
Director, 25 years of experience.
MARENGO ASIA HOSPITAL, GURGAON.
- Dr. Rajesh Kumar Verma is a renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in Spine Surgery.
- He holds 25+ years of rich experience in his field.
- He performed a maximum number of percutaneous spine surgeries like Kyphoplasty, Disc Excisions using state-of-the-art Joimax TESSY’s system, Nucleoplasty, SpineJet Hydrodiscectomy, and Pain Management procedures using radiofrequency techniques.
- He has been a part of more than 24000 surgical cases, personally performing over 15,000 surgeries including all types of Spine surgeries, Joint Replacements, Pediatric Orthopedics, and Complex Trauma Surgeries.
- He is one of few leading spine surgeons performing motion preservation and dynamic spine surgeries instead of spine fusions.
- He was awarded Best Orthopaedic Surgeon in Gurugram 2010 by Big Brands Research Group.
Dr Hitesh Garg
Dr. Hitesh Garg
Spine Surgeon, Gurgaon, India
Senior Resident, 14 years of experience.
ARTEMIS HOSPITAL, GURGAON
- Dr Hitesh Garg is an orthopedic spine surgeon with 14+ years of experience.
- He has performed more than 4000 spine surgeries including more than 1500 spinal fusions, 250 deformity correction procedures (Scoliosis and kyphosis), and 150 lumbar and cervical artificial disc replacements.
- He has academic credentials from some of the best medical institutions around the world.
- He has completed his MBBS from the prestigious AIIMS College, Delhi. Following which he pursued his Masters in Surgery (Orthopaedics) from the famous KEM College, Mumbai.
- Dr. Garg did his Fellowship from Yale University, USA & Fellowship in Paediatric Spine Surgery from Philadelphia, USA.
- He has been using the latest cutting edge technology such as Neuromonitoring, O-arm, Navigation, modular operation theaters.
- Dr. Garg has his publications both nationally and internationally and has written chapters in world-renowned books on spine surgery.
- He holds special interests in Spine Surgery, Disc Replacement, Paediatric Spine Surgery & Scoliosis Surgery, Minimally invasive spinal fusions Surgery, Cervical spine surgeries, Spinal Deformity corrections (Scoliosis and Kyphosis), Occipitocervical fusions, Motion preserving spine surgeries, Artificial Disc replacements, TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion), ACDF (Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion), Laminectomies, Microdiscectomies, Transthoracic surgeries, Spinal reconstruction for spinal trauma, infections and tumours.
Dr. Arun Saroha
Spine and Neurosurgeon, Gurgaon, India
Consultant, 24 years of experience.
MAX SUPER SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, GURGAON
- Dr Arun Saroha is a renowned brain & spine surgeon in India.
- Dr. Arun Saroha is the famous Neurosurgeon practices in Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket In India.
With an experience of over 24 years, he is one of the first few to perform Scoliosis surgery in India. - On completing his MS from RNT Medical College, Udaipur, he did his Mch (Neurosurgery) from the renowned PGI Chandigarh.
- He has more than 8000 brain and spine surgeries to his credit.
- He is a visiting faculty to various famous organisations like Ferdinand Church University, Nigeria, Baghdad University, Baghdad.
- Dr Arun has expertise in Brain Tumour Surgery, Brain Aneurysms, Spine Surgeries, Spine Instrumentation surgeries, Management of head injury patients.
- His Speciality interests are Brain & Spine Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Degenerative Spine Disorders, Functional & Image Guided Neurosurgery, Complex Spine Fixations, Paediatric Neurosurgery.
Dr. Manoj Sharma
Spine Surgeon, New Delhi, India
Head of Department, 36 years of experience.
FORTIS HOSPITAL, SHALIMAR BAGH, NEW DELHI
- Dr. Manoj Sharma is a Spine Surgeon with 36+ years of experience.
- He was awarded Spine Surgeon of India by Dr. Michael Meyer, President, European Spine Society, Germany – 2007.
- He completed special training in spine surgery at many centers in the world, like St. Martins Klinik, Nijmegan, Holland; Klinikum Neustad (Germany); St. Anna Hospital, Herne; image-guided spine surgery training from Memphis, USA and Colarado, USA. Furthermore, he completed Endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgical training from Dr. Hoogland/Dr. Helinger, Munich, Germany and Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- He specializes in treating spinal deformities, tumor, backaches, cervical myelopathy, cervical and lumbar disc herniations, spondylolisthesis and more.
- Dr. Sharma regularly performs surgeries like Kyphoplasty, Vertebroplasty, Cervical and Lumbar disc replacements Surgery, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with cages/plates, Instrumented spinal fusions (PLIF, TLIF, ALIF), vertebral reconstructions, Scoliosis and kyphosis corrections surgery, Spine Tumor surgery (Anterior/Posterior/Endoscopic Spine Surgery In India .
Dr. V. K. Rajoria
Spine Surgeon, New Delhi, India
Senior Consultant, 24 years of experience.
IBS INSTITUTE OF BRAIN AND SPINE, NEW DELHI
- Dr. V. K. Rajoria is a Neuro and Spine Surgeon with more than 24 years of experience.
- He is proficient in carrying out complex spinal surgeries such as Brain Tumour, Spinal Tumour, Instrumentation, Epilepsy, etc.
- In his career spanning over two decades, he has performed more than 5000 spine and brain surgeries.
- He is a member of several prestigious associations that include: Indian Medical Association (IMA), Delhi Medical Council, Medical Council of India (MCI), Neurological Society of India, Skull Base Society of India, Neurosurgical Spine Surgeons of India and North American Spine Society.
- He completed his training in Stereo-Tactic and Functional Neuro Surgery from Stockholm, Sweden.
- He is associated with research and has published 5 papers in reputed national and international medical journals and contributed articles in different books.
Dr. Amitabh Goel
Spine Surgeon, New Delhi, India
Director, 32 years of experience.
MAX SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL, SAKET, NEW DELHI
- Renowned surgeon with an extensive experience of 18 years of operating on all brain and complex spinal surgeries
- Specializes in Complex Spinal Surgery including cranio vertebral junction surgery andminimal invasive spinal surgery (MISS), endoscopic pituitary & other tumour surgery
- Interests are Neuromuscular Diseases, Vascular Brain Diseases, Neurophysiology, Movement Disorder and Neurological dysfunction etc.
- Trained in Advance Laparoscopic Surgery In National University Hospital Singapore under Prof.Peter Goh
Member of Delhi Medical Association (DMA) and Indian Medical Association (IMA) - His Speciality Interest are Complex Spinal Surgery Including Craniovertebral junction anomaly, Microsurgical excision of Brain Tumours, Neuroendoscopy especially Transnasal, Endoscopic Pituitary tumours, Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
- He is Awarded at International Paper presented at Asia Oceania Skull Base Conference on Endoscopic Management of Pituitary Tumours, National Award for best CME by IMA Head Quarter
Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan
Spine Surgeon, New Delhi, India
Senior Consultant, 24 years of experience.
INDRAPRASTHA APOLLO HOSPITAL, NEW DELHI
- Currently associated as Senior Consultant, Orthopedics & Spine with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
In his service for 10 years at Mid-Cheshire which dealt with more than 3000 OPD spine patients a year - Performed over 350 spine surgeries every year.
- Treats spinal disorders ranging the gamut from disc and degenerative disorders to spinal deformities, spinal infections, spinal trauma and spinal tumours.
- Interests are in complex spine surgery including manubriosternotomy for upper thoracic anterior instrumentation, jaw splitting craniocervical surgery, total sacrectomy with lumbopelvic reconstruction, skull separation cervical osteotomy, complex revision of failed spine surgery and shape memory metal rod and staple instrumentation systems for spinal deformities.
- Surgical experience ranges from simple cervical and lumbar discectomies, to cervical and lumbar disc replacements, vertebrectomies, TESSYS, reconstruction for spinal trauma, spinal tumours and the full spectrum of spinal deformities.
- Developed his own techniques for Sacral Tarlov cysts and anterior long and short segment instrumented correction for pediatric and adult spinal deformities.
- Holds several Fellowships & Memberships such as Past member, British Orthopedic Association, Association of Spine Surgeons of India & Delhi Spine Society.
Dr. Harsh Bhargava
Spine Surgeon, New Delhi, India
Senior Consultant, 33 years of experience , ,
APOLLO SPECTRA HOSPITAL, NEW DELHI
- Dr. Harsh Bhargava is an eminent Orthopedician and spine surgeon and has experience of more than 33 years.
- His interest lies in Geriatric Orthopaedic Spine & related problems.
- He is an active member of Indian Orthopedic Association (Ioa), Association Of Spinal Surgeon Of India (Assi), Delhi Spine Society, Central Zone Indian Orthopedic Association (Czioa), Ao Spine, Ao Fellowship In Traumatology, Germany 1990, Aesculap Spine Fellowship, Germany 1994, and Spine Fellowship, S. Korea 2002.
- Dr. Harsh has expertise over the treatment of Infection of the spine, injury to the spine, Scoliosis, Spinal stenosis, Spinal tumor, Fractures, and Spinal cord injuries.
- He has several publications in both international as well as national journals.
Dr. Saurabh Verma
Spine Surgeon, Delhi
Consultant , MBBS, 14 years of experience
MANIPAL HOSPITAL, NEW DELHI
- Dr. Saurabh Verma is a well-experienced Spine Surgeon with 14 years of experience.
- His medical interests are managing and treating all forms of Orthopedic Trauma Surgeries and Spine Ailments.
- He specializes in Spine & Pain Surgery, Pain Management, and Joint Replacement Surgery.
- He is an active member of various organizations including the Indian Orthopaedic Association, Delhi Orthopedic Association, Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI), Spine Section Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, and International Society for Knowledge for Surgeons on Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty.
- He has received training from one of the top medical institutions – Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi.
Assisted over 800 trauma cases at Department of Orthopaedics,MAMC, New Delhi including upper & lower limb trauma, limb reconstruction and spine surgeries. - Independently operated over 100 cases in the Dept. of Orthopaedics, MAMC, New Delhi including upper and lower limb trauma.
- Assisted over 150 cases of Total Knee replacement, 100 cases Total Hip Replacement at Maulana Azad Medical college , New Delhi.
- Assisted over 100 cases of spine decompressions and stabilization at Maulana Azad Medical college , New Delhi.
- Independently performed over 20 cases of diagnostic arthroscopy knee and assisted over 50 cases of arthroscopy knee and shoulder surgeries.
- Field of Expertise Deformities of Spine, Minimally invasive Spine Surgery, Degenerative Spine Disorders, Spine Trauma.
Dr. Saurabh Rawall
Spine Surgeon, Noida, India
Consultant, 12 years of experience.
JAYPEE HOSPITAL, NOIDA
- Dr Saurabh Rawall is one of the most coveted surgeons in the field of Spine Surgery.
- With a thriving experience of 12+ years, he has worked with some of the renowned hospitals in India.
- Professionally, he has a membership with Spine Surgeons of India, Indian Orthopaedic Association, and Delhi Orthopaedic Association.
- He also did a course on Combined Adult Neurosurgery/Orthopaedic Spinal Fellowship at University of Calgary, Canada, and Paediatric Spine Fellowship at Westhead Children’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Dr Saurabh Rawal has been selected for the prestigious Spine Fellowship at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospital, U.K.