Neurosurgeons in India

Dr. M. Amarnath Reddy is a dedicated neurosurgeon currently serving as a Senior Resident at Govt. T. D. Medical College in Alappuzha, Kerala. Multilingual and well-versed in handling complex surgical emergencies, he possesses extensive clinical hands-on experience in both cranial and spinal procedures, including brain tumor excisions, endoscopic hematoma evacuations, aneurysm clippings, VP shunting, lumbar discectomy, and cervical/thoracolumbar spinal fixations. He completed his medical education across top institutions in South India—earning his MBBS from Narayana Medical College (Nellore), MS in General Surgery from S. Nijalingappa Medical College (Bagalkot), and MCh in Neurosurgery from Govt. T. D. Medical College (Alappuzha). An active academician, Dr. Reddy has presented multiple papers and posters at prestigious national and state medical conferences and has authored research on traumatic cervical cord injuries and surgical outcomes.

Dr. Jaykumar Pandya is a Neurosurgeon based in Vadodara, Gujarat, with over 10 years of clinical experience in brain, spine, and vascular neurosurgery. He earned his MBBS from St. John's Medical College in 2014, followed by an MS in General Surgery from Gujarat University in 2019 and an MCh in Neurosurgery from St. John's Medical College in 2022. To further his subspecialty expertise, he completed post-doctoral fellowships in Endovascular Neurosurgery (2022) and Endoscopic Brain & Spine Surgery (2023). Currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at Parul Sevashram Hospital, he also provides patient care at the Brain & Spine Clinic in Nizampura and Samanvay Hospital in Vadodara, specializing in brain and spine tumor surgery, neuro-trauma care, endovascular embolization, microdiscectomies, and corrective spinal procedures.

Currently an Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery at SGRR Medical College and Shri Mahant Indresh hospital in Dehradun, my journey in medicine began with an MBBS from Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and KEM hospital, Mumbai followed by an MS in General Surgery from JIPMER, Puducherry. With a solid foundation in general surgery, the transition to specialize in neurosurgery was fueled by a deep commitment to advancing patient care in this intricate field. My tenure at AIIMS, New Delhi and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital fortified my practical expertise, allowing me to contribute meaningfully to our team's efforts in tackling complex neurosurgical cases. My MCH training in Neurosurgery at the prestigious PGIMER, Chandigarh further helped me on my path. Looking ahead, I'm eager to leverage my education and experience to enhance neurosurgical practices and patient outcomes.

Diligent and dedicated neurosurgeon with 5+ years of experience specializing in managing complex adult and paediatric neurosurgical cases. Expertise in neuro-oncology, skull base surgery, and advanced spinal procedures. Proficient in microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques, with a proven record of excellent surgical outcomes and patient care. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior doctors, and conducting impactful research. Her practice emphasizes microsurgical, endoscopic, and minimally invasive techniques designed to optimize patient recovery and functional outcomes. In addition to her clinical practice with the Synapse Spine Team and affiliated tertiary care hospitals across Mumbai, Dr. Vyas actively contributes to neurosurgical research, holding multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications and international presentations.

Dr. Shashin Niranjan Vyas is a Gold Medalist neurosurgeon and fellowship-trained neurointerventionist based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He practices independently as a Consultant Neurosurgeon & Neurointerventionist at KD Hospital and JS Hospital, alongside serving as a visiting consultant at Savior Hospital and the U.N. Mehta Institute. Specializing in both advanced endovascular neurointervention and open cranial, spinal, and neurotrauma procedures, his clinical expertise includes mechanical thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, flow diversion, stenting, AVM and tumor embolization, and complex spine instrumentation. Alongside his high-volume clinical practice, Dr. Vyas is an active researcher with multiple peer-reviewed publications and a developer of medical software for neurovascular imaging and surgical planning.

Dr. Paurush Pasricha combines fellowship-level expertise in brain tumor and skull base surgery with a meticulous, patient-first approach — every case is reviewed in depth before any treatment decision is made. Dr. Paurush Pasricha combines fellowship-level expertise in brain tumor and skull base surgery with a meticulous, patient-first approach — every case is reviewed in depth before any treatment decision is made. Dr. Pasricha specializes in neuro-oncology, skull base surgery, traumatic brain injury, and spine and peripheral nerve surgery. His clinical and procedural expertise encompasses complex brain tumor resections (gliomas, vestibular schwannomas), endoscopic skull base procedures, surgical management of chronic subdural hematomas (CSDH), microvascular aneurysm clipping, and spine surgeries.

Dr. S. Balaji is a Neurosurgeon, Surgical Neuro-Oncology specialist and Associate Professor at Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai. His training combines Neurosurgery with an earlier specialization in ENT, providing a strong foundation for complex skull-base and head-and-neck related neurosurgical procedures. He completed his DrNB Neurosurgery training at Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai, followed by advanced fellowships in Skull Base and Gamma Knife Surgery at P.D. Hinduja Hospital and Skull Base Surgery at Bombay Hospital, Mumbai. His academic and clinical interests include pituitary and skull-base tumours, neuroendoscopy, cerebrovascular surgery, brain and spinal tumours, epilepsy surgery, hydrocephalus, paediatric neurosurgery and neuro-oncology. He is actively involved in research, publications, teaching, and professional neurosurgical societies.

Dr. Aprajita Chaturvedi is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Trained at India's foremost apex medical institutions, she specializes in advanced surgical interventions for complex neurological disorders

Dr. Arshiet Dhamnaskar was trained at the Western India Institute of Neurosciences, Kolhapur, with interests in neurotrauma, neurocritical care, medical education, academic communication, and clinical workflow efficiency. As Academic Programme Coordinator, I help structure resident teaching through case discussions, operative orientation, exam-focused sessions, journal clubs, guest lectures, and academic schedules. I was awarded the Torrent Young Scholars Award – Neurosurgery 2026, National Level First Prize. I am a member of Mensa, the international high-IQ society. Alongside clinical neurosurgery, I work in academic visual communication — including educational design, medical publication design, presentations, posters, newsletters, event branding, and academic visual systems. My earlier roles include Vice President for PR & Communications and Publication Director at MSAI, and Lead Designer for MSAI Vani, the official annual magazine. I also write poetry and reflective pieces in English, Marathi, and Hindi at arshiet.com/writing, and use photography as visual storytelling across nature, travel, and street work. My photography was recognised with the Mensa PhotoCup 2025.

Dr. Vijaymahantesh Pujari is a Consultant Neurosurgeon with an MBBS and DNB in Neurosurgery. He has specialized training in neurosurgery and manages a wide range of brain, spine, spinal cord and nerve-related conditions. His areas of expertise include brain and spine surgery, minimally invasive procedures and endoscopic neurosurgical approaches.

Dr. Nisarg Parmar (Panchal) is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Endoscopic Spine Surgeon with specialized expertise in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, complex cranial microsurgery, neuro-oncology, neurovascular surgery, neuro-endoscopy, and skull-base surgery. He completed his MBBS from Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Sangli, followed by MS in General Surgery from M.I.M.S.R. Medical College and Hospital, Latur, and M.Ch. in Neurosurgery from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, where he secured an All India Rank of 5. His clinical expertise includes endoscopic lumbar discectomy, spinal decompression, minimally invasive TLIF, cervical and lumbar reconstruction, ACDF, spinal stabilization, treatment of spinal tumors and intradural lesions, and pediatric and congenital spine conditions. In cranial neurosurgery, he has experience in the management and surgical treatment of supratentorial and infratentorial brain tumors, gliomas, skull-base tumors, acoustic neuromas, ependymomas, medulloblastomas, and Chiari malformations, including advanced procedures such as awake craniotomy, 5-ALA fluorescence-guided surgery, intraoperative ultrasound, intraoperative MRI, and stereotactic neuronavigation. His neurovascular and functional neurosurgical expertise includes aneurysm clipping, STA-MCA bypass, carotid endarterectomy, EDAMS for Moyamoya disease, microvascular decompression, and stereotactic radiosurgery. He also performs neuro-endoscopic and ventricular procedures including endoscopic third ventriculostomy and ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement, along with emergency neurotrauma procedures such as decompressive craniectomy and evacuation of intracranial hematomas. Dr. Parmar has received specialized training in neuro-endovascular interventions and has experience with diagnostic cerebral DSA and assisting in endovascular procedures. He is committed to providing advanced, evidence-based neurosurgical care with a focus on minimally invasive techniques, surgical precision, patient safety and individualized treatment planning.

Dr. Amol Mittal is a neurosurgeon with advanced training and clinical experience in brain and spine surgery, with particular interests in endoscopic skull base surgery, pituitary tumours, neuro-oncology, minimally invasive spine surgery, and functional neurosurgery. He completed his MBBS from Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, MS in General Surgery from BJ Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, and MCh in Neurosurgery from ABVIMS & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi. He is also a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS), UK. His neurosurgical training and academic experience include RML Hospital, New Delhi, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, where he served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery. He subsequently gained international clinical experience as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery (Functional & Spine) at Queen's Hospital, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Romford, Greater London, UK. His specialist interests include endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery, neuro-oncology and brain tumours, minimally invasive spine surgery, functional neurosurgery, and complex craniovertebral junction pathology. Dr. Mittal is actively involved in academic neurosurgery and research, with publications in peer-reviewed journals, including systematic reviews, technical notes, operative video articles, clinical studies, case reports and book chapters. He has presented research at national and international meetings in India, the UK and Canada, and has received academic travel scholarships including the NSI International Travel Grant and ISPN Attendance Scholarship.

Dr. Debarun Biswas is a highly skilled Neurosurgeon with advanced training in cranial and spinal surgery. He completed his MCh in Neurosurgery from the prestigious Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, graduating as the Gold Medalist (University Topper) of the 2022 batch. He also holds a DNB in General Surgery from Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Madurai, and an MBBS from Silchar Medical College & Hospital. During his neurosurgical residency, he gained extensive experience in managing brain tumors, neurotrauma, spinal disorders, hydrocephalus, and complex neurosurgical procedures. His special interests include Functional Neurosurgery and Pain Management, with a strong focus on evidence-based, patient-centric surgical care.

Dr. Dhruv Shah is an accomplished Consultant Neurosurgeon currently practicing at Spandan Multispeciality Hospital in Vadodara, Gujarat. He earned his MBBS from Government Medical College, Vadodara, followed by an MS in General Surgery from Narendra Modi Medical College (AMC MET), Ahmedabad, and completed his MCh in Neurosurgery at NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur. With 4.5 years of total neurosurgical experience—including 1.5 years of post-MCh practice—Dr. Shah has performed or assisted in over 1,500 complex cranial and spinal procedures. His core expertise spans neurotrauma, neuro-oncology, neuroendoscopy, functional and epilepsy surgery, endovascular techniques, and minimally invasive (MIS) spine instrumentation. Recognized for his academic excellence and surgical innovation, he has earned top honors, including first-prize presentation awards at MPCG NEUROCON for his work in epilepsy surgery and indigenous skill-development models for neuroendoscopy, alongside advanced fellowship training under distinguished leaders in the field.

Dr. Naveen Haridas V is a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, currently practicing at Aster WIMS Medical College in Meppadi, Wayanad, Kerala. He earned his MBBS from Calicut University and completed a direct 6-year DrNB in Neurosurgery at Aster Medcity, Kochi, followed by an NSSA Fellowship in Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Spine Surgery at Fortis Mulund, Mumbai. Throughout his residency and post-residency career, he has participated in over 3,000 neurosurgical procedures and independently performed more than 150 complex cranial and spinal operations—including endoscopic discectomies, MIS-TLIF, vertebroplasties, awake craniotomies, and transnasal pituitary tumor resections. In addition to his clinical practice in trauma, tumor, and degenerative neurosurgery, Dr. Naveen actively contributes to medical research with published papers, academic awards, and ongoing ICMR-approved innovations in surgical materials and endoscopic devices.

Dr. Deepak Sharma is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Shalby Hospital, Naroda, Ahmedabad, specializing in brain and spine surgery. He holds an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and M.Ch. in Neurosurgery, with advanced fellowship training in skull base surgery at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He has participated in more than 1,500+ neurosurgical procedures across multiple subspecialties. His clinical interests include brain and spinal tumours, head injuries, spine trauma, minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic brain surgery, epilepsy surgery, and complex spine conditions. He has worked at leading medical institutions in India and has contributed to neurosurgical research and academic conferences internationally. His approach focuses on comprehensive assessment and individualized neurosurgical care.

Dr Amol Vijay Degaonkar is a well-known Neurosurgeon associated with Dr V M Government Medical College, Sidheshwar Peth and Solapur Neuro Spine Center, Sakhar Peth. He has 6 years of experience in Neurosurgery and has worked as an expert in different cities in India. Doctor Amol Vijay has contributed to handling numerous complex medical cases in several hospitals. He is known for his attention to accurate diagnosis and treating patients empathetically.The speciality interests of Dr Amol Degaonkar are Vascular neurosurgery, complex skull base surgery, minimally invasive microscopic and endoscopic spinal surgery, CV junction surgery, developmental anomaly correction and stroke intervention.

Dr. Kaustubh Shah is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in Ahmedabad, with approximately 5 years of post-qualification clinical and surgical experience, according to his CV. A University Gold Medalist in MCh Neurosurgery from Gujarat University, he has expertise in cerebrovascular surgery, skull-base and brain tumour surgery, neuro-oncology, neurotrauma, paediatric and functional neurosurgery, complex spine surgery, and neurocritical care. His surgical exposure includes aneurysm surgery, awake craniotomy, craniovertebral junction procedures, epilepsy surgery, and management of complex brain and spinal conditions. Alongside tertiary academic practice, Dr. Shah has experience in private and corporate healthcare settings and is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching. He has a particular interest in advancing his expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery.

Dr. Anandkumar Shah is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad, with advanced training in neurosurgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. He completed his six-year DrNB in Neurosurgery from Apollo Hospital, Chennai, followed by a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery from M.S. Ramaiah Hospital, Bengaluru. His clinical and academic interests include cranial and spinal surgery, neuro-navigation, brain and deep-seated lesions, aneurysm management, spinal stabilization, vestibular schwannoma surgery, and endoscopic treatment of CSF rhinorrhoea. Dr. Shah has presented research at leading neurosurgical conferences and is a member of the Neurosurgical Society of India and other professional neurosurgical associations.

Dr. Sudharsan P. V. is a highly skilled and academically accomplished neurosurgeon with expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex brain and spine disorders. Trained at the prestigious Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, he completed his M.Ch. in Neurosurgery after earning his M.S. in General Surgery from Madras Medical College. He also holds the prestigious FRCS (Neurosurgery) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, MRCS (UK), DrNB in Neurosurgery, ATLS certification, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Administration (PGDHA). With experience as an Assistant and Associate Professor in the Department of Neurological Sciences at CMC Vellore, Dr. Sudharsan combines clinical excellence with a strong commitment to medical education, research, and innovation. He has independently performed approximately 900 neurosurgical procedures and has assisted or supervised over 1,800 brain and spine surgeries. His expertise includes advanced neuronavigation systems, O-arm-guided spine surgery, stereotactic procedures, and minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques. Dr. Sudharsan has contributed extensively to neurosurgical research, with multiple indexed publications and presentations at national conferences. His areas of special interest include neurotrauma, brain tumors, Chiari malformation, epilepsy surgery, minimally invasive brain hemorrhage evacuation, and complex spine surgery. Passionate about advancing neurosurgical care, he remains dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered treatment while continually contributing to research, surgical education, and healthcare leadership.