Spine Conditions
Herniated / Slipped Disc
A disc can bulge or rupture and place pressure on nearby nerves, potentially causing pain, numbness or weakness.
Introduction
When something changes the way you move, think or live, you want answers.
It may begin with:
Persistent back pain.
Numbness or tingling.
Weakness in an arm or leg.
Difficulty walking.
Recurring headaches.
Seizures.
Changes in memory or movement.
Or a diagnosis that you never expected to hear.
Suddenly, you may be asking:
Is this neurological?Do I need surgery?Can this be treated without surgery?Is my condition getting worse?Should I see a neurologist or a neurosurgeon?Would a second opinion help?The first step isn't deciding on surgery.
It is understanding what is actually causing the problem.
Neurological and spinal conditions can have very different causes and treatments. Some require medication or rehabilitation, some require monitoring, and some may benefit from a procedure or surgery.
Share your medical reports and let us help you identify the appropriate specialist pathway.
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Understanding the condition
The brain, spine and nervous system are connected — but every condition is different.
Neurology and spine care covers a wide range of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and musculoskeletal structures of the spine.
Some of the conditions we help patients explore include:
Spine Conditions
Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing around the spinal canal or nerves can cause pain, weakness or difficulty walking.
Spine Conditions
Spondylosis & Degenerative Spine Disease
Age-related or degenerative changes affecting the spine may cause persistent pain and functional limitations.
Spine Conditions
Scoliosis & Spinal Deformities
Abnormal curvature or structural problems of the spine that may require specialist evaluation.
Spine Conditions
Spinal Tumours
Tumours involving the spine or spinal cord require highly specialised assessment.
Spine Conditions
Spinal Cord Compression
Pressure on the spinal cord can be serious and requires appropriate medical evaluation.
Neurological Conditions
Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
Conditions involving recurrent seizures that may require neurological evaluation and, in selected cases, advanced treatment.
Neurological Conditions
Brain Tumours
Abnormal growths in or around the brain requiring specialised neurological, neurosurgical and oncology assessment.
Neurological Conditions
Movement Disorders
Conditions affecting movement, including Parkinson's disease and other disorders.
Neurological Conditions
Stroke & Stroke-Related Conditions
Conditions affecting blood flow to the brain that require specialist management and, in some cases, rehabilitation.
Neurological Conditions
Hydrocephalus
Abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid that may require specialist assessment and treatment.
Neurological Conditions
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Conditions affecting nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
Not every neurological or spine condition needs surgery.
This is an important distinction.
A patient with back pain may need physiotherapy or medication.
Another patient with similar symptoms may have significant nerve compression and require surgical evaluation.
Likewise, some neurological conditions can be managed medically, while selected patients may benefit from neurosurgical or other procedural treatment.
The diagnosis comes before the treatment decision.
Treatment possibilities
What treatment might you need?
The appropriate treatment depends on the diagnosis, severity of symptoms, imaging findings, neurological examination and overall health.
Medical Management
Many neurological conditions are managed primarily with medication, monitoring and lifestyle or rehabilitation measures.
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy may be an important part of managing certain spine, neurological and movement-related conditions.
Rehabilitation may also be important after neurological events or surgery.
Pain & Nerve Management
Selected patients may benefit from medication, targeted injections or other non-surgical approaches to manage pain and nerve-related symptoms.
Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures
For selected spinal conditions, specialists may consider minimally invasive techniques designed to address the underlying problem while limiting tissue disruption.
Spine Surgery
Depending on the diagnosis, surgery may involve procedures such as:
Discectomy
Decompression
Spinal fusion
Deformity correction
Scoliosis surgery
Complex spinal reconstruction
Brain & Neurosurgery
Selected conditions may require neurosurgical treatment, including:
Brain tumour surgery
Surgery for certain vascular conditions
Hydrocephalus procedures
Epilepsy surgery
Spinal cord surgery
Other complex neurosurgical procedures
Advanced & Technology-Assisted Care
Depending on the hospital and condition, patients may have access to technologies such as advanced imaging, neuronavigation, intraoperative monitoring and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
But technology alone doesn't determine the right treatment.
The appropriate approach depends on the patient's diagnosis and the treating specialist's assessment.
Meet the specialists
Meet the Neurology & Spine Specialists We Work With
The right specialist depends on the problem.
Neurology and spine care often involves different specialists.
A patient with epilepsy may need a neurologist or epilepsy specialist.
A patient with severe spinal compression may require a spine surgeon or neurosurgeon.
A patient with Parkinson's disease may require a movement-disorder neurologist.
A child with scoliosis would require a very different specialist pathway.
Neurologist or neurosurgeon?The two are not interchangeable.
A neurologist primarily diagnoses and medically manages neurological disorders.
A neurosurgeon specialises in surgical treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spine and nervous system.
Some patients may need both.
Our role is to help identify the appropriate specialist pathway based on the patient's medical information.
Doctor availability and acceptance of individual cases are subject to the specialist and hospital.
Dr. Raghvendra Ramdasi
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Spine surgeon
- Skull base tumors
- Pediatric neurosurgeon
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- Pediatric neurosurgeon
- Spine surgeon
- Skull base tumors
- Acoustic schwannoma
- Pituitary adenomas
- Skull base meningiomas
- Cranio-vertebral abnormalities
Dr. Sumit Singh
Chief Neurology
Neurology & spine expertise
- Parkinson’s disease
- Movement Disorders
- Writer’s Cramp
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- Parkinson’s disease
- Writer’s Cramp
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Blepharospasm
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Spasticity
- Multiple sclerosis
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Neuropathies
- Headache
- Botox for Headache
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Movement Disorders
- Spasticity Plasma Exchange
- Injections for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dr. Hitesh Garg
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Fusion Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Tumors Surgery
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- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis & Kyphosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (Cervical & Lumbar)
- Spinal Tumors & Infections
- Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies
- Spondylolisthesis & Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Trauma & Fractures
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
- Artificial Disc Replacement (Cervical & Lumbar)
- Spinal Deformity Correction (Scoliosis/Kyphosis)
- Spinal Fusion (TLIF, ALIF, PLIF, ACDF)
- Occipito-Cervical & C1-C2 Fixation
- Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty
- Motion Preserving Spine Surgery
- Fusion Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Tumors Surgery
- Cervical Laminoplasty
- Lumbar Laminectomy
- Lumbar Microdisectomy
- Endoscopic Decompression
- Lumbar Vertebroplasty Surgery
- Cervical Disc Replacement
- Herniated Disc
- Scoliosis Treatment
- Hunchback Kyphosis
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
- Bulging Disc Treatment
- Corpectomy Surgery
- Kyphoplasty Surgery
- Lumbar Discectomy Surgery
- Foraminotomy Surgery
Dr. Parveen Gupta
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- Brain Pacemaker for epilepsy
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease
- Solitaire Shaunt Mechanical Thrombectomy for stroke
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- Brain Pacemaker for epilepsy
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease
- Bone Marrow for for CIDP and MS
- Stem Cell Transplants for CIDP and MS
- Solitaire Shaunt Mechanical Thrombectomy for stroke
- Stroke & Thrombectomy (IV, IA, Mechanical)
- Epilepsy Surgery & Brain Pacemaker
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Treatment
- Headache Management (Botox, Erenumab)
- Neuro Pain Interventions
- Somatoform Disorders
- Chronic Pain Neck & Back Pain
- Headache and migraine treatment
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Movement disorder
- Dementia
- Cerebral Palsy
- DBS surgery for PD patients
- Peripheral neuropathy
Dr. Dinesh Nayak
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Spinal Disorders
- Stroke Treatment
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- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Spinal Disorders
- Stroke Treatment
- Headache
- Epilepsy
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Lumbar Puncture
- Canalith Repositioning (CR)
- Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Epilepsy)
- ACL &PCL Reconstruction
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Insomnia Treatment
- Neurology
- Stroke
- Neuromuscular Disoreders
- Seizure Disorder
Dr. Aditya Gupta
Neurosurgery
Neurology & spine expertise
- Brain Tumors
- Movement Disorders
- Epilepsy Surgery
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- Brain Tumors
- Microsurgery
- Radiosurgery
- Movement Disorders
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Nerve & Brachial Plexus Surgery
- Brain Aneursysms
- AVM
- Spine Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Brain and spine tumor microsurgery
- radiosurgery (CyberKnife/Gamma Knife)
- DBS for Parkinson’s
- VNS
- Brachial plexus & peripheral nerve surgery
- Endoscopic Neurosurgery
- Brain Tumours
- Glioma
- Haemangioblastoma
- Medulloblastoma
- Meningioma
- Pineal Region Tumours
- Pituitary Gland Tumours
- Craniopharyngioma
- Spinal Cord Tumours
Dr. Sanjay Sarup
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Fusion Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Tumors Surgery
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- Bone Cancer Surgery
- Limb Lengthening Surgery
- Meniscus Tear Surgery
- Club Foot Surgery
- Hip Dysplasia
- Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction
- Arthroscopic PCL reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
- Keyhole Surgery for Shoulder
- Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Cervical Laminoplasty
- Lumbar Laminectomy
- Lumbar Microdisectomy
- Fusion Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Endoscopic Decompression
- Lumbar Vertebroplasty Surgery
- Cervical Disc Replacement
- Herniated Disc
- Scoliosis Treatment
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Tumors Surgery
- Hunchback Kyphosis
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
- Bulging Disc Treatment
- Corpectomy Surgery
- Kyphoplasty Surgery
- Lumbar Discectomy Surgery
- Foraminotomy Surgery
Dr Vinit Suri
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Movement Disorders
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- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Movement Disorders
- Neurocritical Care
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
Dr Arun Garg
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- Parkinson's Disease
- Epilepsy
- Stroke
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- Parkinson's Disease
- Epilepsy
- Stroke
- Neurodegenerative Disoreders
- Neuro-rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy
- Stroke Prevention
- Brain Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Spine Surgery
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Epilepsy Surgery
Dr Bhim Sen Singhal
Senior Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Movement Disorders
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- Parkinson's Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Stroke
- Movement Disorders
Dr Praveen Gupta
Director, Head - Neurology
Neurology & spine expertise
- Stroke
- DBS for Epilepsy
- Deep Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy
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- Stroke
- Neurocritical Care
- Multiple Scelrosis
- Deep Brain Stimulation DBS
- Mechanical Thrombolysis
- DBS for Epilepsy
- Deep Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy
Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
Neurosurgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Spine Surgeon
- Intracranial brain tumor
- Spine surgery (minimally invasive, fusion, disc replacement)
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- Spine Surgeon
- Intracranial brain tumor
- Skull-base surgery (including image-guided techniques)
- Spine surgery (minimally invasive, fusion, disc replacement)
- Gamma Knife
- SRS, DBS, brachial plexus & peripheral nerve surgery, functional neuroscience
- Brain Tumours
- Glioma
- Meningioma
- Pineal Region Tumours
- Pituitary Gland Tumours
- Spinal Cord Tumours
- Haemangioblastoma
- Medulloblastoma
Dr. Anirban Deep Banerjee
Neurosurgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Spinal Fusion
- Brain Tumor Treatment and Surgery
- Spinal Arthritis
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- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Kyphoplasty
- Microdiscectomy
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Craniotomy
- Skull-Base Vascular Neurosurgery
- Disc Replacement (Cervical/Lumber)
- Brain Tumor Treatment and Surgery
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Vertebral Osteoporosis
- Mixed Giomas
- Cerebral Edema
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Fractured Vertebra
- Spinal Arthritis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Astrocytoma
- Dementia
- Laminectomy
- Slip Disc
- Brain Abscess
- Meningioma
- Brain Cancers
- Herniated Disc
- Disc Bulge
Dr Harish Naik
Neurosurgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Spine Surgery
- Brain Surgery
- Minimal access surgery
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- Brain Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Minimal access surgery
Dr. Vipul Gupta
Director- Neurology
Neurology & spine expertise
- Stroke
- Tumor Embolization
- Intracranial Aneurysms Embolization (Coiling)
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- Stroke
- Intracranial Aneurysms Embolization (Coiling)
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVMs)
- Tumor Embolization
- Angioplasty
- Stenting of Arterial Stenosis
- Carotid Stenting.
Dr. K. Radhakrishnan
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- Epilepsy
- EEG
- Neuroepidemiology
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- Epilepsy
- EEG
- Neuroepidemiology
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
- Cerebral Aneurysm
Dr. Nirmal Surya
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- stroke
- epilepsy.
- neurorehabilitation
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- neurorehabilitation
- stroke
- epilepsy.
Dr. Varindera Paul Singh
Neurosciences Specialist
Neurology & spine expertise
- Brain tumor surgery
- Epilepsy surgery
- Spinal surgery
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- Brain tumor surgery
- cerebrovascular surgery
- Epilepsy surgery
- Radiosurgery
- Spinal surgery
Dr. S. D. Nair
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- epilepsy
- multiple sclerosis
- neurological disorders
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- multiple sclerosis
- epilepsy
- neurological disorders
Dr. P. N. Renjen
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- cerebrovascular diseases (stroke)
- epilepsy
- neuromuscular disorders
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- cerebrovascular diseases (stroke)
- epilepsy
- neuromuscular disorders
- Stroke management
- vascular neurology
- botox therapy for spasticity
- Brain mapping
- Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. Madhuri Behari
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- movement disorders
- Parkinson’s disease
- Parkinson disease
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- movement disorders
- Parkinson’s disease
- multiple sclerosis
- botulinum toxin therapy
- Deep Brain stimulation
- Parkinson disease
- dystonia patients
Dr. Atma Ram Bansal
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- epilepsy
- neurophysiology
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- epilepsy
- neurophysiology
Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney
Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Brain Tumors
- Spinal Disorders: Degenerative, Trauma, Deformity
- Neurovascular Conditions: Aneurysms, AVMs, Stroke
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- Brain Tumors
- Skull Base Lesions
- Spinal Disorders: Degenerative, Trauma, Deformity
- Neurovascular Conditions: Aneurysms, AVMs, Stroke
- Functional Disorders: Epilepsy, Parkinson’s (DBS), Cranial Neuralgias
- Neurotrauma & Emergency Neurosurgery
- Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Neurosurgery
- Neuronavigation-Guided Spinal and Cranial Surgery
- Functional Neurosurgery & Epilepsy Management
- Neurovascular Neurosurgery & Endovascular Techniques
- Microsurgical & Endoscopic Brain Tumor Resection
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Aneurysm/AVM Repair (Microsurgical & Endovascular)
- Endoscopic Pituitary & Skull Base Surgery
- Minimally Invasive & Instrumented Spinal Fusion
- Canalith Repositioning & CSF Leak Repair
- Emergency Neurotrauma Management
Dr Mukul Verma
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- deep brain stimulation (DBS) for advanced Parkinson’s disease
- mobility disorders
- multiple sclerosis
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- mobility disorders
- multiple sclerosis
- headache management.
- deep brain stimulation (DBS) for advanced Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Dhanaraj M
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- neuromuscular
- Lumbar Puncture for cerebrospinal fluid
- neurological disorders
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- neuromuscular
- neurological disorders
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Meningitis
- Meniere’s Disease
- brain infections
- episodes of light-headedness
- EEG for monitoring brain activity
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Lumbar Puncture for cerebrospinal fluid
- MRI for comprehensive brain imaging
- EMG to evaluate muscle health
Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy
Neurologist
Neurology & spine expertise
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Neurological Dysfunction
- Brain Aneurysm Surgery
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- Neurological Dysfunction
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Brain Aneurysm Surgery
- VP Shunt placement
Dr. Siddhartha Ghosh
Neurosurgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Spine Surgery
- Pituitary Tumour Surgery
- Neuro Oncology
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- Neuro Oncology
- Skull Base Surgery
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Stereotactic Surgery & Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
- Spine Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Pituitary Tumour Surgery
Dr. Satyakam Baruah
Neurosurgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Precision Excision of Brain tumors
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- Epilepsy Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Precision Excision of Brain tumors
- Neuroendoscopy and Robotics
- Drug-resistant Epilepsy
- Brain Tumours (especially eloquent areas)
- Spine Disorders requiring minimally invasive surgery
- Functional neurological disorders
- Movement disorders requiring neuromodulation
- Intracranial lesions treated via neuroendoscopy
Dr. Arvind G Kulkarni
Laser Spine Surgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
- Spinal Deformity
- Spinal trauma & tumours
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- Artificial Disc Replacement
- Chronic Low Back & Neck Pain
- Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
- Spinal Deformity
- Spinal trauma & tumours
- Revision Spine Surgery
Dr. Deepu Banerji
Microscopic Neurosurgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Spine Surgery
- Spine Related Disorders
- Pituitary Tumour
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- Neurosurgery
- Neuro Oncology
- Spine Surgery
- Spine Related Disorders
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Neurotrauma- Head Injuries
- Pituitary Tumour
- Vascular Malformations of Brain [Aneurysm/ AVM]
- Brain Tumors Skull Base Tumors Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
- Acoustic Neuromas
- Spinal disease and surgery
- Neuro & Skull base Endoscopy
Dr. Ram Chaddha
Spine Surgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery
- Spinal Deformity Surgery
- Navigation guided Spine Surgery
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- Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery
- Spinal Deformity Surgery
- Navigation guided Spine Surgery
- ACL &PCL Reconstruction
- Spinal Therapy
- Hip Resurfacing / Replacement
- Knee Osteotomy / Replacement
- Radiofrequency Neurotomy
- Joint Replacement Surgery
- Arthritis Management
Dr. SK Rajan
Neuro Spine Surgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
- Minimally Invasive Keyhole Spine Surgery
- Spinal Fixation and Fusion Surgery
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- Neurosurgeon
- Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
- Minimally Invasive Keyhole Spine Surgery
- Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies
- Endoscopic Back Surgery For Prolapsed Disc
- Disc Replacement Surgeries (Artificial Disc For Spondylosis)
- Cervical And Lumbar Canal Problems Like Discs & Compressed Nerves
- Deformity Correction (Kyphosis/Scoliosis)
- Spinal Fixation and Fusion Surgery
- Micro-Endoscopic Disc Surgery
Dr. Deshpande V Rajakumar
Neurosurgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- minimal access surgeries of the brain and the spine
- brain tumors including the skull base tumours and spine
- Cerebrovascular diseases
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- minimal access surgeries of the brain and the spine
- Cerebrovascular diseases
- brain tumors including the skull base tumours and spine
Dr. Rana Patir
Neuro Surgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Spine Surgeries which include Fusion and Fixation
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
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- Epilepsy Surgery
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Neuro modulation for pain management
- Skull Base Surgery
- Neurovascular Surgery and Minimal Invasive Brain
- Spine Surgeries which include Fusion and Fixation
- Kyphoplasty
- Disc Replacement
- Minimal Invasive Brain Surgery.
Dr. Tarun Sharma
Neuro Surgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Spinal reconstruction
- Transthoracic and transabdominal spine surgeries
- Minimal access to brain & spine surgeries
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- Spinal reconstruction
- Transthoracic and transabdominal spine surgeries
- Kyphoscoliosis correction surgeries
- Minimal access to brain & spine surgeries
- endoscopic surgery
- stereotactic surgery
- Skull base tumour surgeries
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Craniotomy
- VP Shunt
- Cerebral Angioplasty
- Microvascular Clipping
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Endovascular Embolization
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Microdiscectomy
- Microvascular Decompression Surgery
- Kyphoplasty
- Vertebroplasty
Dr. Sajan K Hegde
Spine Surgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Spinal deformity correction
- Spinal fusion
- Minimally invasive spinal techniques
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- Spinal deformity correction
- Spinal fusion
- Lumbar and cervical disc reconstruction
- Minimally invasive spinal techniques
- Spinal trauma
Dr. Sudhir Dubey
Neurosurgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Pituitary Gland Tumours
- Brain Tumours
- Spinal Cord Tumours
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- Pituitary Gland Tumours
- Brain Tumours
- Spinal Cord Tumours
- Glioma
- Haemangioblastoma
- Medulloblastoma
- Meningioma
- Pineal Region Tumours
- Minimally invasive and endoscopic neurosurgery
- Skull base tumors and pituitary adenomas
- Brain tumor surgery and neuro-oncology
- Epilepsy and functional neurosurgery
- Complex spine and disc surgeries
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife, CyberKnife)
Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan
Spine Surgeon
Neurology & spine expertise
- Spine Surgeries
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- Spine Surgeries
Specialist availability and acceptance of individual cases are subject to the doctor and hospital.
India for Neurology & Spine
Why do international patients consider India for neurological and spine treatment?
India has developed specialised centres offering neurological, neurosurgical and advanced spine care.
International patients may consider India because of:
Experienced Specialists
Neurologists, neurosurgeons and spine surgeons treating a broad range of complex conditions.
Multidisciplinary Care
Complex cases may involve neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists, oncologists, physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists.
Advanced Diagnostic Facilities
Modern imaging and neurological investigations can help specialists understand complex brain, spine and nerve conditions.
Advanced Neurosurgery
Major centres may offer specialised procedures for brain tumours, vascular conditions, epilepsy, hydrocephalus and other neurosurgical disorders.
Modern Spine Surgery
Depending on the condition, patients may have access to minimally invasive, navigation-assisted and other advanced spine procedures.
Rehabilitation
For many neurological and spine conditions, treatment extends beyond the procedure itself. Rehabilitation can be an important part of recovery and functional improvement.
Potential Cost Advantage
For many international patients, neurological and spine treatment in India may be considerably more affordable than comparable private treatment in several other countries.
But advanced technology isn't the starting point.
The right diagnosis is.
A sophisticated surgical procedure is only useful when it is appropriate for the patient.
That's why our first step is to understand your medical information and help identify the right specialist.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Neurology & Spine Treatment in India
How do I find a neurologist in India?
The right neurologist depends on the condition.
For example, a patient with epilepsy may benefit from an epilepsy specialist, while someone with Parkinson's disease may require a movement-disorder specialist.
We can help identify an appropriate specialist based on the patient's diagnosis and medical reports.
How do I find a neurosurgeon in India?
Neurosurgeons have different areas of expertise.
Some specialise in brain tumour surgery, others in vascular neurosurgery, skull-base surgery, epilepsy surgery or spine surgery.
The appropriate surgeon should be selected based on the patient's condition rather than simply choosing a general “best neurosurgeon.”
What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?
A neurologist generally diagnoses and manages neurological conditions using non-surgical treatments.
A neurosurgeon specialises in surgical treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spine and nervous system.
Some patients may need evaluation by both.
How much does spine surgery cost in India?
The cost depends on the diagnosis, type of surgery, surgeon, hospital, implants or devices required, length of stay and patient's medical condition.
For example, a relatively straightforward spinal decompression can have very different costs from complex scoliosis or spinal reconstruction surgery.
A meaningful estimate requires specialist evaluation.
What is the best hospital for spine surgery in India?
There is no single hospital that is best for every spine condition.
The appropriate hospital depends on the complexity of the case and the surgeon's relevant experience.
We can help identify suitable hospitals based on your medical requirement.
Do I need spine surgery for back pain?
Not necessarily.
Many causes of back pain can initially be managed without surgery.
Surgery may be considered in selected patients where there is a specific structural problem, significant nerve or spinal cord compression, progressive neurological deficit, instability, deformity or persistent symptoms despite appropriate non-surgical treatment.
Your specialist should determine whether surgery is appropriate.
What is minimally invasive spine surgery?
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses techniques designed to access and treat certain spinal problems through smaller approaches and with less disruption to surrounding tissues.
It is not suitable for every condition.
The appropriate surgical technique depends on the diagnosis and surgeon's assessment.
Can scoliosis be treated in India?
Yes. Indian specialist centres treat different forms of scoliosis and spinal deformity.
Treatment may range from observation and non-surgical management to corrective surgery, depending on the patient's age, severity, symptoms and progression.
Can epilepsy be treated with surgery?
Some patients with epilepsy that remains uncontrolled despite appropriate medication may be evaluated for epilepsy surgery or other advanced treatments.
This requires specialised neurological evaluation and detailed testing.
Can brain tumours be treated in India?
India has specialised neurosurgical and oncology centres that evaluate and treat different types of brain tumours.
Treatment may involve surgery, radiation therapy, medication or a combination depending on the tumour type, location and other factors.
Can I get a second opinion from a neurologist or neurosurgeon in India?
Yes.
A specialist can review available medical records, imaging and previous treatment recommendations and provide an independent opinion, subject to the doctor's acceptance of the case.
What reports should I send?
Depending on your condition, useful information may include:
MRI or CT reports
Actual imaging files, where available
Neurological examination reports
Previous treatment records
Medication history
EMG/NCV reports
EEG reports
Biopsy/pathology reports where relevant
Previous surgical records
Don't worry if you don't have everything.
Send what you have. We can help identify what additional information may be needed.
Neurologist vs Neurosurgeon vs Spine Surgeon
Neurologist
Diagnoses & medically manages neurological disorders
- Epilepsy
- Parkinson's
- Stroke
- Movement disorders
Neurosurgeon
Treats selected brain, spine & nervous-system conditions surgically
- Brain tumours
- Hydrocephalus
- Vascular neurosurgery
- Epilepsy surgery
Spine Specialist
Focuses on surgical/non-surgical management of spinal conditions
- Disc disease
- Spinal stenosis
- Scoliosis
- Spinal deformity
That's exactly what we can help you figure out.
Let's help with the next steps
Not sure what your next step should be?
You don't have to decide whether you need a neurologist, neurosurgeon or spine surgeon before speaking to us.
Start with what you know.
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