Best Spine Surgeons & Specialists in India

• Dr. Shyam Sundar S is a leading name in the field of advanced neurosurgical procedures. A Neurosurgeon with +15 years of experience, is a specialist in MIS procedures of the brain.
• He holds professional memberships of the Neurological Society of India and the Skull Base Surgery Society of India.
• After completing his MBBS in 1995 from the Medical College Hospitals, Thiruvananthapuram, he did his MS in 2000. In 2006, he also completed his M.Ch in neurosurgery and was a Sugita Scholar at Nagoya University in 2012.
• Dr. Sundar S is renowned for endoscopic and keyhole brain and skull base surgeries, including pituitary surgeries.
• He is particularly interested in highly advanced neurosurgical work for brain mapping, brain and skull base tumours, and monitoring and awake surgeries. 
• The doctor also specialises in vascular surgery of the brain like aneurysm, vascular malformations, carotid endarterectomies and vascular bypass.
• He performs surgeries for functional and pain disorders like trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm and surgery for epilepsy.
• The doctor was also involved in spine surgery for tumours arising from within the spinal cord or the nerves. 
• He is among the pioneers in Kerala in the field of endoscopic skull base work. 

• Dr. Abrar Ahmed is a well-known orthopedicist and spine Surgeon with more than 34 years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Spinal Therapy, Arthroscopy, Shoulder Replacement, Spine Injury, Laminectomy, Hip Resurfacing, Knee Osteotomy, and ACL Reconstruction.
• He completed his MBBS from Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla.
• After that, he received his MS from AIIMS, New Delhi.
• He is a member of IOA, ASSI, ORS(AIIMS), SI, NASS, SCSI, IGASS, SECTTWBSS, and PSCs.
• Dr. Ahmed has several research papers published in nationaandas international peer-reviewed journals.
   

• With 14+ years of experience, Dr. Prasad Chaudhari is an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeons in India.
• He has received many awards for his excellence.
• He specialises in Joint replacements and Treatment of sports-related Injury, Knee pain, Neuromuscular disorders, Joint fractures and Dislocations and Neck and Spine problems.
• He is a member of the Bombay Orthopedic Society (BOS).
• Dr. Prasad Chaudhari has several publications, journals and articles to his name.  
• He has completed MBBS (1997) and MS (2003) from the University of Mumbai, India.
• He has done Diploma (2003) from College of Physicians and Surgeons, India.
• He has also done DNB (2004) from National Board of Examination, New Delhi, India.
• He has done Fellowship (2016) from ASAN Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea.
• Dr. Prasad Chaudhari is well-versed in Hindi, Marathi and English.

• Dr. Atul Vajpayee is a Neurosurgeon and Neurologist and has experience of 16 years in these fields.
• Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Laminectomy, Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization, Carotid Cavernous Fistula Treatment, Spinal and Cerebral Tumor Embolization and Head & Neck Tumour Embolization etc
• He completed his MBBS, MS and then did his MCH in Neurosurgery.
• The Doctor carefully listens to the patient, thoroughly studies the patient profile, and advises only the required tests and treatments.
• Dr. Atul is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the Indian Academy of Neurology, and the Neurologist Society of India.
• He has publications and scientific presentations in national and international conferences.

• Dr Vijay M Ramani is a proficient Spine Surgeon who has been credited with a lot of merits during his training and experiences in the field.
• He received a Fellowship in Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS), UK. Dr Ramani had also done a Fellowship in Degenerative Spinal surgery in Ipswich Spinal Unit (UK).
• After this, he did another Fellowship in Minimal Access Spine Surgery and Deformity (Scoliosis) Spine Surgery for 2 years in Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore, UK. He also trained in Endoscopic Spinal Surgery in Taiwan, at Loha’s Spinal Hospital as well. 
• In addition, he was trained in the invasive management of Chronic low back pain and Post Surgery residual pain. His expertise and manual dexterity in this field are well known. He also received a Diploma course with the Eurospine Organisation for which his skills were well appreciated in Europe.
• Dr Ramani had worked extensively in the UK in the sub-specialities of Orthopaedics under the National Health System (NHS).

• Dr. Vivek Agarwal is a reputed Neurosurgeon practicing successfully for more than 8 years.
• His area of interest covers Interventional Neuro-radiology and Neuro-spine surgery.
• He is adept in carrying out Neurosurgery, Brain Surgery, Spine Surgery and treatment for Stroke.
• Dr. Vivek is the recipient of numerous awards.
• He has participated in conferences held in India and abroad and presented papers in them.
• He is a Life member of multiple prestigious associations that include: Neurological Society of India (NSI), Indian Neurotrauma Society of India (NTSI), Neurosurgical Society of India (NSSI), and Bombay Neurological Association (BNA)
• He is also the Organising Committee Member of WFNS Spine Committee: Cadaver Course with Prof. PS Ramani. Grant Medical College. Mumbai, 2010 and Co-organising Secretary, Bombay Neuroscience Association, Preference "Hands-on Cadaveric Workshop" on skull base surgery and neuronavigation, Apr 2011.
• He takes interest in research and has publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Dilip Chand Raja is a distinguished Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon with over 15 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With more than 2,500 successful spine surgeries, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in achieving outstanding clinical outcomes.

Why Choose Dr. Raja?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 15+ years of experience and more than 2,500 successful cases, Dr. Raja has a proven track record of treating complex spinal conditions, including scoliosis, kyphosis, disc prolapse, and spinal trauma.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for his mastery of complex procedures, including Craniovertebral Junction Surgery (C1–C2 Fusion), scoliosis correction, and advanced spinal fusions (ACDF, TLIF). His expertise extends to treating spinal tumours, infections, and degenerative diseases.
• Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Dr. Raja is a pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery, boosting the use of microscopic, tubular, and endoscopic methods. This forward-thinking tactics leads to much less post-operative pain and a faster recovery for his patients.
• Leader in Complex Deformity Correction: Dr. Raja has successfully performed a large number of difficult procedures for complicated spinal deformities and craniovertebral junction defects, showing his outstanding ability in these specialised fields.

• Currently associated as Consultant with Indian Spinal Injuries, Delhi
• Profound orthopedician and sports medicine specialist.
• Specializes in shoulder and knee pain management.
• Provides counseling to the sports men and specialists along with treatment for tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, cartilage pull, sprains.

• Dr. Namit Nitharwal is a renowned and skilled Spine Surgeon with +12 years of experience in the field of spine surgeries and medical conditions.
• He holds professional memberships of, the AO Spine, Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI), the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Rajasthan Orthopaedic Surgeon Association (ROSA).
• Dr. Nitharwal is a graduate of the R.N.T Medical College, Udaipur in 2009, Rajasthan University of Health Science, Jaipur. In 2013, he completed his MS J.L.N. Medical College, Ajmer from the Rajasthan University of Health Science, Jaipur. He then completed fellowships at Stavya Spine Hospital & Research Centre in 2015 and the Sapporo Orthopaedic Hospital, Hokkaido University, Japan.
• He has also various operative courses at various hospitals between 2014-16
• He is an expert surgeon who performs, spine endoscopic surgery, minimally-invasive spine surgeries, spine degenerative diseases and spine deformity correction surgeries.
• Dr. Nitharwal has attended several conferences in the country, especially in his hometown. 

• With 12+ years of experience, Dr. Priyank Patel is an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in India.
• He specialises in Joint replacements and treatment of knee pain, Neuromuscular disorders, Joint fractures and dislocations, with special attention to the treatment of spine-related complications.
• He is a member of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI), North American Spine Society (NASS), the AO Spine, the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) and the Bombay Orthopaedic Association (BOA).
• Dr. Priyank Patel has several publications, journals and articles to his name.  
• He has completed MBBS (2009) from MGM Institute of Health Science, Bombay, India.
• He has done MS (2012) from Dr. Vasant Rao Pawar Medical College, Nasik, India.
• Dr. Priyank Patel is well-versed in Hindi, Marathi and English.

• Dr LN Tripathy is a well-known and respected Neurosurgeon who has been practising neurosurgery for 31 years.
• His special interest includes Aneurysm clipping, Microsurgery for Brain & Spinal Cord tumour, and Spinal degenerative diseases (microdiscectomy) using BrainLAB, Spinal fixation and Arthroplasty, Stereotactic, Endoscopic, and Functional Neurosurgery.
• He had performed over 5000 major Neurosurgical procedures including Aneurysm Clippings, Microsurgeries for Brain & Spinal Tumours, Spinal Exactions, Endoscopic, Stereotactic procedures, Traumatic Brain Injuries etc.
• Dr Tripathy had presented many papers both nationally and internationally.
• He was the Best Medical Graduate with 8 University Gold Medals in 1983
• He had also received CCST- awarded by the Post-graduate Medical Education and Training (UK) in 2008.
• He completed his Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, UK.

• Dr. S.K. Kame is a spine surgeon with 55+ years of experience.
• He completed his graduation and post-graduation from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
• He has worked at some of the top hospitals in the country.
• His areas of expertise include nerve compression, spinal injury, disc bulge, paralysis and back pain.
• Dr. Kame also has experience in performing complex spinal surgeries including key hole or microscopic spine surgeries.
• He is a life member of Indian Medical Association and member of AO Foundation.
• He has many publications under his name in both national and international journals.