Best Spine Surgeons & Specialists in India

• Dr. Uday Phute is an experienced Spine surgeon with 25 years of experience.
• He completed his MNAMS from the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Delhi 1998, followed by a DNB in Orthopedics from the National Board of Examinations, Delhi, in 1998.
• Later, he did a D.Ortho from Dr. V.M. Medical College, Solapur, in 1994.
• He has been the Vice President and President of the Indian Medical Association, Aurangabad.
• He was also Hon.Secretary of Aurangabad Orthopedic Association AOA 2011-12  
• He is a respected member of associations like the Maharashtra Orthopedic Association (MOA), Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA), Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI), Association of Interlocking Nailing Surgeons of India( NAILS), Indian Medical Association (IMA), AO Spine member, and NASS (North American Spine society).

• Dr. Ajay Kumar S P is a leading Spine Surgeon with over 13 years of experience.
• He has performed more than 2300 spinal surgeries to date.
• He specialises in Spinal Surgery, Tumour Resection, Disc Replacement, Scoliosis Correction, Kyphoplasty, TLIF, PLIF and Spinal Stabilization.
• Dr. Ajay completed his MBBS at the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, followed by advanced training in orthopaedics with a DNB in Orthopaedics from Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, and a Fellowship in Spine Surgery from the same institution.
• He has also published articles in several prestigious journals.

• Dr. Umesh Srikanth is a renowned Neurosurgeon with experience of more than 23 years.
• He has expertise in Minimally Invasive Spine surgery, Endoscopic Spine surgery, Complex Spine Surgery, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and Neuro- Oncology.
• He spearheaded the cadaver work on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for the Cervical Spine and Cranio-Vertebral Junction. Later this has been successfully applied in clinical practice.
• Besides, he conducts cadaveric hands on training courses all around the country and so far has trained more than 100 surgeons in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
• He is the recipient of Silver Jubilee Award for being the best outgoing student in NIMHANS.
• He regularly attends conferences, held within India and abroad.
• He has also been invited as a Faculty in several workshops and conferences on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
• He is directly associated with research work on Brain Tumors and has published more than 20 papers in reputed National and International Medical Journals so far.
• He has also written chapters in books on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

• Dr. Hetal Chiniwala is a renowned Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon who specializes in Spine Surgery. 
• He holds 22 years of rich experience in his field.
• His areas of expertise are Shoulder and Knee Affection, Sports Traumatology, and Arthroscopic Surgeries.
• After completing his MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, in 1995, he did MS in Orthopaedics in 1998 and DNB in Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery in 1998 from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai.
• He is an active member of Indian Arthroscopy Society, Indian Orthopaedic Association, and Bombay Orthopaedic Society.

• Currently associated as Consultant – Spine Surgery with Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi
• Specializes in degenerative spine surgery, scoliosis spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy
• Interests are Spine Treatment, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Scoliosis, Degenerative disc disease, Spine Tumors, Lumbar spinal stenosis, Cervical spinal disc disease, Herniated pain, Injections for relief from spinal pain,  Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty, Lumbar spinal stenosis, Lower back pain, Spinal Cord Injury, Minimally invasive spinal surgery, Endoscopic brain surgery and Microsurgery for disc problems
• Attained fellowship in deformity at Gangnam Severanece hospital, Seoul, South Korea
• Received AO SPINE RESESRACH AWARD OF 600O SWISS francs for the year 2014-15
• Awarded AO SPINE FELLOWSHIP under Dr. Michael Grevitt at Queens Medical center Nottingham.
• Awarded Best spine fellow of the year 2012-2013 at Indian Spinal Injuries center.

Dr. Vignesh Jayabalan is a distinguished Spine Specialist with over 23 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With a remarkable number of successful spinal procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field of spinal care.

Why Choose Dr. Jayabalan?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 23+ years of experience and numerous successful cases, Dr. Jayabalan has a proven track record in treating spinal deformities, including scoliosis, kyphosis, disc herniation, disc prolapse, and spinal tumours.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for pioneering minimally invasive spine procedures, including MIS-TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion), Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy, XLIF (Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion), and DIAM (Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion) stabilisation system. His expertise also extends to Laminectomy and Discectomy, Posterior Decompression, Fusion and Instrumentation, Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty, ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion), and Posterior Cervical Lateral Mass Screw Fixation.
• Pioneer in Advanced Spinal Care: Dr. Jayabalan completed fellowships in spinal surgery at Singapore General Hospital, gaining specialised expertise from March 2011 to February 2012. These rigorous programmes focused on the latest surgical techniques and patient care.
• Comprehensive Treatment: He offers a wide range of services, including Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Fracture Treatment, Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Spinal Diseases and Reconstruction, and Bone Lengthening. This broad skill set ensures holistic care for his patients.

• Dr. Tarush Rustagi is an orthopedist and spine surgeon with 11+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include degenerative spine disorders, back and neck pain, slipped disc, spine trauma,spine tumors, scoliosis and kyphosis correction, osteoporotic spine fractures, minimally invasive spine surgery and endoscopic spine surgery, spondylolisthesis, revision and complex spine surgery, motion preserving surgery,cervical and lumbar disc replacement and cranio-vertebral anomalies.
• He completed MBBS and MS in orthopedics from Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai and DNB in Orthopedics from Diploma National Board, India.
• He has been accredited fellowship in adult and pediatric spine from State University of New York, USA, fellowship in spine from Spine Foundation, Mumbai, fellowship in Ohio State University and James Cancer Center, Ohio, USA and from Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, USA.
• Dr. Rustagi is a member of North American Spine Society (NASS), Bombay Orthopaedic Society, Delhi Orthopaedic Association, Indian Spinal Cord Society of India, Delhi Medical Association, Indian Medical Council, Delhi Spine Society and AO spine Associate.

• Dr. Rahul Chaudhari is a well-known Spine Surgeon with more than 22 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise are treating lumbar, cervical, and thoracic spine conditions, spinal stenosis, deformities, degenerative spine problems, fractures, and spondylolisthesis.
• Dr. Chaudhari completed MBBS in 2002 and MS (Orthopaedic Surgery) in 2006 from Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai.
• He is a notable member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Association of Spine Surgeons of India, and other reputed organisations.
• Dr. Chaudhari has many publications in prestigious journals and has attended several conferences as a presenter.

• Dr. Sanjay Patil is a very renowned Spine and Orthopedic Surgeon with more than 10 years of expertise.
• Services provided by him includes various Degenerative Disorders Of The Back Or Neck (Disc Herniations, Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Etc), Osteoporosis Of The Spine, Trauma To The Spinal Column And Developmental Problems Including Scoliosis, and many more. 
• He earned a degree in MBBS, J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, India and MS (Orthopaedics), J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, India.
• He is a perfect person for all forms of surgery like Minimal Invasive Discectomy, Minimal Invasive Decompression, Percutaneous Screw Fixation, Laminotomy, Cervical Spine Discectomy, Cervical Laminoplasty, Cervical Spine Fusion and many more.
• He is registered with 35033 Karnataka Medical Council, 1993.
• Dr. Sanjay Patil is fluent in English, and Hindi.

Dr. Gaurav Khandelwal is a distinguished Spine Surgeon. With over 17 years of dedicated experience and more than 7,000 successful spine surgeries, Dr. Khandelwal is well-known for his precision, advanced techniques, and commitment to patient well-being, offering renewed mobility and quality of life.

Why Choose Dr. Khandelwal?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 17+ years of dedicated practice and more than 7,000 successful spine surgeries, Dr. Khandelwal possesses a profound understanding and a proven track record in treating a broad spectrum of complex spinal conditions, including expertise in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: Dr. Khandelwal is at the forefront of spinal surgery, proficient in cutting-edge procedures such as Percutaneous Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS), Disc Replacement, Laser Spine Surgery, and Robotic-Assisted Surgery. His specialised expertise also encompasses scoliosis correction and complex spinal reconstructions.
• Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: He is one of a select group of spine surgeons in India to hold a prestigious National Board Fellowship (FNB) in Spine Surgery from the renowned Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore. His advanced training at leading centres across India (Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore) and Germany solidifies his position as a pioneer in adopting and mastering minimally invasive spinal techniques, offering patients benefits such as smaller incisions and quicker recovery.
• Leader in Comprehensive Spine Care: As Head of the Spine Surgery Department at Shalby Hospital, Surat, Dr. Khandelwal has cultivated a premier centre for spinal care. Under his guidance, the department has established a dedicated Spinal Deformity Correction Centre and actively contributes to the medical community through Continuing Medical Education (CME) programmes for healthcare professionals.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Khandelwal’s commitment to excellence has been recognised with honours, such as a felicitation by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel.

• Dr. Barani Rathinavelu is a spine surgeon with 10+ years of experience. 
• He is a recipient of Dr. Vijayakumar Award for best post graduate student and MOH Kuthoos Maraikar Gold Medal. 
• He is a member of Royal College of Surgeons, Association of Spine Surgeons of India, North American Spine Society, Association of Spinal Cord Network, Indian Orthopedic Association, Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association and National Academy of Medical Sciences.
• He has completed MBBS in 2003, MS in 2008 and DNB in 2009.

• Dr. Dheeraj Batheja is a well-known Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon with over 14 years of experience.
• His expertise lies in treating scoliosis, spine tumours and other spine conditions.
• He has performed more than 4000 spine and orthopaedic surgeries so far.
• After completing his MBBS in 2010 from Maulana Azad Medical College, he did his MS (Orthopaedics) in 2014 from the University College Of Medical Sciences.
• Dr. Batheja has also attained DNB, MNAMS, MRCS and an AO global spine diploma.
• He is a renowned member of the Indian Medical Association, Delhi Orthopaedic Association, Indian Orthopaedic Association, National Academy of Medical Sciences, the Royal College of Surgery(England), General Medical Council (GMC) Registration, Society of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS, USA) and other medical institutions.