Dr. Sandeep Vaishya

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Sandeep Vaishya is an internationally reputed neurosurgeon based in the NCR region with more than 22 years of experience. He is currently working as Executive Direction, Neurosurgery at Fortis Research Institute, Gurugram, India. Dr. Vaishya has completed his MBBS from G R Medical College, Gwalior. Later, from the same institute, he completed his MS in General Surgery. Dr. Sandeep was awarded an advanced degree in M.Ch. in neurosurgery by AIIMS Delhi. Before Fortis, he was providing his services as Head of neurosurgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket, New Delhi. Dr. Sandeep was also the Professor at AIIMS, New Delhi.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Sandeep is one of those few neurosurgeons in the world who has expertise in performing surgery for brachial plexus injuries. He is also the renowned surgeon in South East Asia for Gamma Knife Surgery. He is the recipient of Herbert Krause Medal and as also awarded Sundt Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, USA. Dr. Sandeep is highly specialized in Minimal Invasive and Image-Guided Neurosurgery, Intracranial Tumor Surgery including skull base tumors, Functional Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, and Peripheral Nerve Surgery. The number of research papers of Dr. Sandeep has been published and he received Life Membership Award by Mayo Alumni Association.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Sandeep Vaishya

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis as well as surgical treatment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as congenital anomalies, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, or degenerative diseases of the spine. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Sandeep Vaishya treats:

• Ependymomas
• Brain Cancers
• Glioma
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
• Hydrocephalus
• Disc Dessication
• Csf Obstruction
• Parkinson's Disease
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Disc Bulge
• Huntington's Disease
• Congenital Spine Disorders
• Spinal Tumor
• Dementia
• Brain Infection
• Disc Herniation
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Fractured Vertebra
• Spinal Stenosis
• Traumatic Head Injury
• Vertebral Tumors
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Chronic Depression
• Scoliosis
• Vertebral Hemangioma
• Slip Disc
• Vertebral Osteoporosis
• Brain Abscess
• High Intracranial Pressure
• Disc Degeneration
• Tremors
• Aneurysm
• Meningiomas
• Astrocytoma
• Herniated Disc
• Achondroplasia
• Meningioma
• Spondylolisthesis
• Cerebral Edema
• Paget'S Disease
• Disc Disease
• Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Pinched Nerve
• Disc Pain
• Spinal Arthritis
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Mixed Gliomas
• Stroke
• Epilepsy
• Brain Tumor
• Tourette's Syndrome
• Dystonia

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Sandeep Vaishya

Neurological conditions produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. You should never ignore any such symptoms because these may lead to severe results if left unaddressed. Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below.

• Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
• Sleep problems
• Fatigue
• Stiffness in the low back area
• Prominent scalp veins
• Unusually large head size
• Drowsiness
• Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
• Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
• Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
• Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
• Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
• Rapidly increasing head circumference
• restricting range of motion
• Memory problems
• Seizures
• Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
• Nausea or vomiting
• Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
• “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet

The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.

Operating Hours of Dr. Sandeep Vaishya

If you wish to see Dr Sandeep Vaishya in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Sandeep Vaishya

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Sandeep Vaishya has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Kyphoplasty
• Laminectomy
• Scoliosis Surgery
• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Craniotomy
• Microdiscectomy
• Spinal Fusion
• Deep Brain Stimulation

With a rich experience in neurosurgery and having a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.

Qualification

• MBBS
• MS
• MCh (Neuro)

Past Experiences

• Neurosurgery, Head of Department- Max Institute of Neuroscience, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi , 2006
• Neurosurgery, Additional Proffessor- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi