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Dr. Abhishek A Karadkar

Neurosurgeon

, Mumbai, India

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Abhishek A Karadkar is one of the foremost Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon in Mumbai, India. The medical specialist holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Abhishek A Karadkar is part of:

  • AO Spine
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India
  • Bombay Spine Society
  • Bombay Orthopaedic Society
  • Association of Medical Consultants, Mumbai

Certifications :

  • Advanced Training Course in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and ALIF, Clinique du Parc, Montpellier, France ·
  • International Spine Surgeon Training Course in MIS and Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Wooridul Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
  • Fellowship in Deformity Correction and Reconsructive Spinal Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, South Korea

Qualifications :

  • MS - Orthopaedics - Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion,Mumbai, 2015
  • MBBS - Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion,Mumbai, 2008
  • Fellowship training in Spine Surgery (M.U.H.S. Accredited Mentor),
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai ·
  • Fellowship in Spinal Surgery (Paediatric and Adult Deformity), Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark ·
  • Fellowship in Spinal Surgery (Paediatric and Adult Deformity), Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (NHS), Stanmore, United Kingdom

Hospital Address :

Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, LIC Colony, Suresh Colony, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Dr. Pranav Kumar

Neurosurgeon

, Delhi, India

43 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Pranav Kumar is one of the best Neurosurgeon in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 27 years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pranav Kumar is part of:

  • Delhi Neurology association
  • Neurological Society of India
  • Cerebro-vascular Society of India

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Mathura Road, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Dr. Ashish Gupta

Neurosurgeon

, Delhi, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ashish Gupta is one of the leading Spine & Neurosurgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 23 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ashish Gupta is part of:

  • Neurological Society of India (NSI)
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
  • World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
  • Chandigarh Neurosurgery Association

Certifications :

  • Fellow Barrows Neurological Institute, Phoenix, U.S.A,
  • American Association of Neurosurgeons
  • Fellow International Medical Sciences Academy.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MCh
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Rd, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ashish Gupta

  • Dr. Ashish Gupta’s areas of clinical competencies include Minimal Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery (Key Hole), Micro Neuro & Spine Surgery, Spine Instrumentation & Reconstruction, Neuro-Oncology, Neuro-Vascular Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Endoscopic Neurosurgery and 24/7 Neuro & Spine Trauma
  • Dr. Ashish Gupta is a Board Certified Neuro and Spine Surgeon who has been doing Minimal Invasive Neuro and Spine Surgeries with excellent outcomes for several years.
  • He has extensive neurosurgery experience and has been a pioneer in the treatment of brain and spine disorders
  • In 2012, Times Research Media named Dr. Gupta the Best Neuro Surgeon in Delhi, and he has been a visiting faculty member at several hospitals, teaching and demonstrating neuro and spine surgical procedures.
  • Dr. Gupta is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurosurgeons and a Fellow of the International Medical Sciences Academy. He is also a Fellow of the Barrows Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • He is a Diplomate of the National Board and a member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. He is an active member of NSI, ASSI, DNA, and Delhi Spine Society.
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Dr. K Visvanathan

Neurosurgeon

, Chennai, India

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr K Visvanathan is one of the leading Neurosurgeon in Chennai, India. The medical specialist holds over 29 years of experience and is associated with Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre .

Association and Memberships Dr. K Visvanathan is part of:

  • Neurological Society of India
  • UK Chapter of International League
  • Movement Disorders Society
  • Indian Medical Association

Certifications :

  • King's College Hospital, London, UK
  • Walton Centre for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Liverpool, UK

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • DNB
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. K Visvanathan

  • Medical expertise in Deep Brain Stimulation to treat Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, tremors, epilepsy, Intractable pain, and spasticity.
  • Specialises in Spinal Fusion, Disc Replacement (Cervical/Lumber), Kyphoplasty, Microdiscectomy, Brain Tumour Treatment, Laminectomy, and Craniotomy.
  • He has worked at Sri Ramachandra Medical Center Porur, Gleneagles Global Health City, MIOT hospital Chennai, and SRM Institute of Medical Sciences.
  • Dr. Visvanathan is a member of NSI, UK Chapter of IL, MDS, and IMA.
  • He specialises in Functional Neurosurgery and has an experience of 3 decades.
  • A registered member with the TN Medical Council from 1999.
  • Fellowship, King’s College Hospital London and Walton and Fellowship, Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, UK, DNB, and MBBS.
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Dr. Vikas Kathuria

Neurosurgeon

, Gurgaon, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Vikas Kathuria is one of the most skillful Spine & Neurosurgeon in Gurugram, India. The clinician holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Hospital, Palam Vihar.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vikas Kathuria is part of:

  • Neurological Society of India
  • Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association India (NSSA)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Certifications :

  • Neuroendoscopy Fellowship Programme at NSCB Govt. Medical College, Jabalpur, M.P. (2016)

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Hospital Palam Vihar, Block F, Carterpuri Village, Palam Vihar, Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Dr. Amitabha Ghosh

Neurosurgeon

, Kolkata, India

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Amitabha Ghosh is one of the best Neurologist in Kolkata, India. The doctor holds over 28 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Amitabha Ghosh is part of:

  • World Federation of Neurology - Research Group on Aphasia and Cognitive Disorders
  • Asian Society against Dementia
  • Association of Neuroscientists of Eastern India
  • American Academy of Neurology
  • Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India

Certifications :

  • CCST (Neurology) - Medical Royal College (UK), 2001

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Canal Circular Road, Kadapara, Phool Bagan, Kadapara, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Amitabha Ghosh

  • Medical expertise in Neurological dysfunction, Peripheral Nerve, Neuromuscular Disorders, Spinal Disorders and Electroencephalogram (EEG) etc.
  • Member of organisations like WFN, ASAD, ARDSI, IAN Subsection CN, ANEI, AAN, and the RCP, UK.
  • MBBS, University of Calcutta in 1983, MD (Internal Medicine), MGRMU in 1993, and MRCP(UK), Royal Colleges of Physicians,(UK) in 1995.
  • Works at Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake, and Apollo Gleneagles Medical Centre in Gariahat, Kolkata with over 3 decades of experience.
  • Recipient of Awards as Silver Casket in Pathology and Microbiology, Best Audit Award in Northwest of England Ophthamology audit Meeting, UK, 2000.
  • Recipient of National Science Talent Search Scholarship, GOI.
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Dr. Shanti Shankar Praharaj

Neurosurgeon

, Bangalore, India

39 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Kannada

 


Dr. Shanti Shankar Praharaj is one of the top Spine & Neurosurgeon in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 29 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Shanti Shankar Praharaj is part of:

  • Neurological Society of India
  • Neuro-Otological Society India
  • Asian Congress of Neurosurgeons

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (General Surgery)
  • DNB (Neurology)
  • MCh (Neuro Surgery)

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital, Sahyadri Layout, Panduranga Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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Dr. Satish Sathyanarayana

Neurosurgeon

, Bangalore, India

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Satish Sathyanarayana is one of the most skillful Spine & Neurosurgeon in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 32 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Satish Sathyanarayana is part of:

  • Neurological Society of India
  • Skull Base Society of India
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, 1989
  • MCh - Neuro Surgery - National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), 1988
  • DNB - Neurosurgery - National Board Of Examination, 1995

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital, Sahyadri Layout, Panduranga Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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Dr. Dewaker Sharma

Neurosurgeon

, Delhi, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Dewaker Sharma is one of the foremost Neurosurgeon in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with IBS Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Dewaker Sharma is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS,DNB

Hospital Address :

IBS Hospital Lajpat Nagar, Block L, Lajpat Nagar III, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi

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Dr. Vikas Gupta

Neurosurgeon

, Delhi, India

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Vikas Gupta is one of the most sought after Neurosurgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with IBS Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vikas Gupta is part of:

  • Neurological Society of India
  • Delhi Neurological Association
  • Member of AO Spine

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

IBS Hospital Lajpat Nagar, Block L, Lajpat Nagar III, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi

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Dr. K Kartik Revanappa

Neurosurgeon

, Bangalore, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English , Kannada

 


Dr K Kartik Revanappa is one of the leading Spine & Neurosurgeon in Bengaluru, India. The medical specialist holds over 21 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta.

Association and Memberships Dr. K Kartik Revanappa is part of:

  • Neurological Society of India
  • NASS - North American Spine Society
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons, USA

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Ortho)
  • MCh. (Neurosurgery)

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road - Best Hospital in bangalore, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Dr. Ganesh K Murthy

Neurosurgeon

, Bangalore, India

34 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Ganesh K Murthy is one of the foremost Spine & Neurosurgeon in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 30 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ganesh K Murthy is part of:

  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Qualifications :

  • DNB
  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road - Best Hospital in bangalore, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Dr. Aaditya Kashikar

Neurosurgeon

, Mumbai, India

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Aaditya Kashikar is one of the leading Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon in Thane, India. The medical specialist holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Wockhardt Hospital, Umrao.

Association and Memberships Dr. Aaditya Kashikar is part of:

  • Association of Spine Surgeons Of India (ASSI)
  • North American Spine Society (NASS)
  • Bombay Spine Club (BSC)
  • Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS)

Certifications :

  • pine Fellowhip under the able guidance of Dr. S.Y.Bhojraj.

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • DNB
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Wockhardt Umrao Multy Speciality Hospital, Bharti Nagar, Mira Road East, Thane, Maharashtra, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Aaditya Kashikar

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Aaditya Kashikar is in Spine Surgery and General Orthopaedics.
  • Spine degeneration, deformity, tuberculosis & other spinal infections, tumours & traumatic fractures of the spine are his specialties.
  • Resolution of Back pain, sciatica, neck pain, radiating limb pain, walking issues, weakness in limbs, claudication & bowel-bladder issues related to spine.
  • Spine Foundation Fellowship, Mumbai, International Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery from Rush University and Medical Centre, Chicago, USA and other Short term fellowships.
  • He has been associated with Lilavati hospital, VN Desai hospital, Breach Candy hospital and Wockhardt hospital, Mumbai.​
  • He has been a member of BOS, BSC, ASSI, NASS, AO SPINE for a long time.
  • Dr. Aaditya Kashikar has national and international presentations & publications in the field of Spine to his credit and has undertaken philanthropic commitments.
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Dr. Pankaj Dawar

Neurosurgeon

, Faridabad, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Pankaj Dawar is one of the most sought after Spine & Neurosurgeon in Kashipur, India. The clinician holds over 19 years of experience and is associated with Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pankaj Dawar is part of:

  • Neurological Society of India
  • International Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN)
  • Arbeitsgemeinschaft Osteosynthesefragen Spine
  • Delhi Medical Council

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Neuroendoscopy: Dr. Y R Yadav, NSCB Medical college Jabalpur

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCH

Hospital Address :

Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector 8, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Pankaj Dawar

  • Brain Tumors, Spine Surgery, Brachial Plexus Surgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery.
  • Supratentorial, infratentorial brain cancers as gliomas, meningiomas, medulloblastomas, auditory schwannomas, pituitary, skull base, and spinal tumours.
  • Dr. Pankaj Dawar is a Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon, and Neuro-Oncologist who received his training from BHU in Varanasi and AIIMS in New Delhi.
  • He is the founder of Infinity Neuro-Sciences India (INSI), a startup company whose mission is to improve spine surgery and neurosurgery services in rural India.
  • Courses in India and overseas on surgical skills, including spine surgery, endoscopic spine and brain surgery, spine deformity surgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, etc.
  • In KVR Hospital, he created a dedicated Neuro ICU to handle all types of neurological neurosurgery cases and emergencies.
  • CVJ, cervical, dorsal, lumbar instrumentation with 4000 plus instrumentation procedures, instrumented/Non-instrumentation spine surgeries including minimally invasive.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best hospital for Deep Brain Stimulation surgery in India?

Select a hospital with a well-established DBS program, access to advanced imaging (MRI, CT, 3D brain mapping), and a dedicated neurology and neurosurgery department. Seek out hospitals with worldwide JCI accreditation and skilled neurosurgeons, neurologists, and neurophysiologists. You may compare doctors' credentials, success rates, and hospitals using MediGence.

How long will I need to stay in India for surgery and recovery?

DBS patients usually spend three to four weeks in India. Pre-operative assessments (4–6 days), surgery and hospital stay (5–7 days), and post-operative rehabilitation and programming (10–14 days) are all included in this. Before allowing you to leave, your neurologist will monitor your reaction to objects.

Is the hospital team fluent in English or my native language to avoid communication issues?

Yes, major hospitals in India offer English-speaking medical teams and multilingual international coordinators. MediGence further ensures smooth communication and can assist in your preferred language, helping you feel confident and supported throughout your stay.

Which doctor in India should I consult for Deep Brain Stimulation?

See board-certified neurosurgeons or functional neurologists with expertise in essential tremor, dystonia, and Parkinson's disease for DBS. Numerous individuals who work in prestigious hospitals with neuronavigation and intraoperative monitoring have received training in the US, UK, or Europe. You may find certified DBS specialists for your disease with MediGence.

How long is the recovery period after a Deep Brain Stimulation procedure?

It takes one to two weeks to recover from DBS surgery, but it may take four to eight weeks for the device to adjust and optimise fully. Within days of activating stimulation, the majority of patients experience a reduction in symptoms; however, follow-ups are necessary for fine-tuning. Strenuous activities should be avoided for a few weeks, but light activities can resume early.

How can I verify the credibility of a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor in India?

Ensure that the physician is affiliated with a hospital that has experience with DBS, is registered with the Indian Medical Council, and specialises in functional neurosurgery. MediGence and hospital platforms provide information on surgical results and patient reviews.

How long do I have to wait for an appointment with a specialist in India?

India often has short wait times, typically less than a week. MediGence can assist in securing early consultations, and priority scheduling is available to patients from abroad. To facilitate cooperation between the surgical team and neurologist in complex cases, such as DBS, early booking is advised.

Do Indian doctors provide follow-up care after I return home?

Yes, Indian doctors offer virtual follow-ups via MediGence to assess symptoms, adjust stimulation settings, and provide guidance on prescription management. They could work with your neighbourhood neurologist to ensure reliable long-term care without requiring you to return unless necessary.