20+ years of work experience across India’s premier neurosurgery institutes gives me an edge in performing routine as well as complicated neuro-surgical cases. This has also enabled me to gain the reputation of a well-known expert and a doctor of choice for many national and international patients. My wide and varied medical expertise in different aspects of neurosurgery gained from around the world has helped mould me as a capable neurosurgeon exemplifying a never-ending commitment to meet patient needs with compassion and care.

Being a neurosurgeon is rewarding in many ways, mainly because neurosurgery give me the opportunity to save people’s lives and restore them to normalcy after what could have been a devastating condition or injury. What I value most is the ability to improve my patients’ lives and outlook for their future. I specialize in performing cranial and brain surgeries, complex craniofacial reconstruction operations, awake minimally invasive craniotomy, repair and restoration procedures after peripheral nerve injuries, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion procedures and even functional surgeries to address the aftermath of a neurological injury.

• “Stroke Management” Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology Journal 14(Suppl1): S82–S96 (2011)
• Authored book chapter “Evidence-based Clinical Neurological Examination” Progress in Clinical Neurosciences, Volume 24 (2010)
• “Neural Stem Cells as Biological Minipumps: A Faster Route to Cell Therapy for CNS” Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy Volume 2, Number 1 (2007)
• “Neural Progenitor Cells Engineered To Secrete GDNF Show Enhanced Survival, Neuronal Differentiation and Improve Cognitive Function Following Traumatic Brain Injury” EUR J Neurosci (2006)
• “Caspase-Mediated Cell Death Predominates Following Engraftment of Neural Progenitor Cells into Traumatically Injured Rat Brain” Brain Res. 1065(1-2):8-19. Published in Epub (2005)
• “Neuroendoscope-assisted Evacuation of Large Intracerebral Hematomas: Introduction of a New, Minimally Invasive Technique. Preliminary Report” Neurosurg Focus (2004)
• “Methylprednisolone Was Associated with an Increase in Death after Head Injury” Lancet (2004)
• “Gamma-linolenic Acid Therapy of Human Gliomas” Nutrition (2003)
• “A Multifunctional, Modified Rigid Neuroendoscopic System: Clinical Experience with 83 Procedures. Technical Note” J Neurosurgery (2003)
• Thesis: “A Prospective Comparative Analysis of Surgical Outcome of Three Different Types of Surgery for Single Level Lumbar Disc Prolapses” National Board of Examinations (1999)
• Abstract: “Review of Surgical Approaches and Microanatomical Considerations in Orbital Tumors” Neurology India, Volume 45 (1997)
• Abstract: “Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Management of Spinal Mass Lesions Based on an Analysis of 86 Cases” – Neurology India, Volume 44 (1996)

• Best Paper Award, 2nd place for “Post doctorate Symposium”, University of Pennsylvania, USA (2003)
• Best Paper Award, Trauma Conference, Army Hospital (Research and Referral), Cantonment, New Delhi (1998)

Most importantly, neurological conditions are often highly complex. It takes a modern OT setup along with a team of highly trained doctors, experienced anaesthetists and a post-operative care team to provide specialized neurosurgical treatment. My team and I at Moolchand are among the best trained and most experienced in India.

A perfectly executed neuro-surgical endeavor is a matter of pure delight. The joy and benefits of it extend to the surgical team, the patient, his or her kith and kin, and to the surgical community at large. The positive outcome measures include short hospital stays and fast recoveries – and this defines today’s neurosurgery. Though traditionally considered a specialty of complex and long duration procedures, neurosurgery has made major advancements through latest minimally invasive and neuro-endoscopic procedures.

At the same time, it is noteworthy that neurosurgical cases can be easily managed not just with latest technologies but with a comprehensive rehabilitation package under the supervision of a competent neurosurgery expert. This also leaves room for the exciting possibility of “going home the same day.” Dedicated to collaborating with patients and their families in an environment of trust and transparency, I always want to know what my patients think of the care they receive from me. I cheerfully embrace my patients’ feedback and work constructively to build a strong patient-doctor relationship.