Neurosurgeons in India

Dr. Jiwesh Kumar is a highly skilled neurosurgeon with MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Neurosurgery) and Fellowship in Endoscopic Brain & Spine Surgery. His expertise spans Neuro-Oncology (brain & spinal tumours), vascular neurosurgery (aneurysms, AVMs), pediatric neurosurgery, spine surgery, epilepsy surgery, and minimally invasive brain & spine procedures. He is a member of the Neurological Society of India, Neurological Surgeons Society of India, and Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association of India.

Dr. Tapas Chatterjee has regularly and independently performed both elective and emergency neurosurgical operations. He performs traumatic head injuries, spinal trauma, spinal and brain tumours including posterior fossa, complex spine surgery including pedicular fixations, lateral mass fixations, ACDF, Carpectomies etc. His special interest in in complex spine surgery and head injury.

Dr. Rajkumar Sivasankaran is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon with 16 years of extensive clinical and surgical experience. His expertise covers complex brain and spine surgery, with particular interests in skull base surgery, neurovascular surgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, spinal procedures, and neurotrauma. He has experience managing challenging neurological conditions using advanced microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques. His professional profile highlights expertise in complex skull base tumours, aneurysms and vascular malformations, endoscopic pituitary and intraventricular procedures, spinal reconstruction and instrumentation, and emergency surgery for traumatic brain and craniofacial injuries. He completed his Direct MCh in Neurosurgery at Stanley Medical College, Chennai, through an integrated post-doctoral super-specialty residency programme.

Dr. Yashwantrao R. Shelke is an experienced Brain and Spine Surgeon with over 15 years of experience in Neurosurgery. He holds an MBBS from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, and completed specialized DNB Neurosurgery training at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre. His expertise includes microneurosurgery, minimally invasive and endoscopic brain and spine surgery, brain tumour surgery, neurovascular procedures, and complex spinal surgery. He has performed over 2,000 intricate brain and spine surgeries and has also been associated with Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. His clinical approach combines advanced surgical techniques with individualized patient care. He currently works as a visiting consultant and is associated with multiple hospitals in Mumbai.

Dr. Ravi Chauhan is an experienced Brain & Spine Neurosurgeon currently practicing as a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad. He completed his MCh Neurosurgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh, following MS General Surgery from Smt. NHL Medical College, Ahmedabad. His clinical expertise includes advanced brain and spine surgery, awake brain surgery, epilepsy surgery, functional neurosurgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, stereotactic brain biopsy, vascular neurosurgery, and skull-base neurosurgery. He has previously worked at PGIMER Chandigarh, MAMC & LNJP New Delhi, and Pramukh Neurosurgical Hospital.

Dr. Poonam Mohanty is a skilled neurosurgeon with over three years of post-training experience and extensive expertise in complex cranial and spinal procedures. She completed her DrNB in Neurosurgery (2022) from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, after earning her MBBS (2013) from Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, where she was honored as the Overall Best Graduate. Dr. Mohanty has performed and assisted in more than 500 neurosurgical procedures, including minimally invasive spine surgeries, cranial endoscopic procedures, and neurovascular interventions. She has contributed to numerous national and international conferences, authored multiple book chapters, and published in reputed journals including Child’s Nervous System, World Neurosurgery, and the BOHR International Journal of Neurology and Neurosciences. Her research includes pioneering work on Auditory Brainstem Implant Outcomes in children with congenital sensorineural hearing loss.She has also received awards for best papers at national conferences (INDSPNCON 2020 – 2nd Prize; ACNS 2020 – 3rd Prize).

Dr. Prashant A. Singh is a skilled neurosurgeon trained at NIMHANS, Bangalore, with a strong focus on delivering compassionate, patient-centered neurological care. He is committed to continuously improving patient outcomes through evidence-based and advanced surgical techniques. His areas of interest include endoscopic spine surgery and minimally invasive brain surgery, with an emphasis on precision, safety, faster recovery, and better patient outcomes.

Dr. S. Balaji is a Neurosurgeon, Surgical Neuro-Oncology specialist and Associate Professor at Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai. His training combines Neurosurgery with an earlier specialization in ENT, providing a strong foundation for complex skull-base and head-and-neck related neurosurgical procedures. He completed his DrNB Neurosurgery training at Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai, followed by advanced fellowships in Skull Base and Gamma Knife Surgery at P.D. Hinduja Hospital and Skull Base Surgery at Bombay Hospital, Mumbai. His academic and clinical interests include pituitary and skull-base tumours, neuroendoscopy, cerebrovascular surgery, brain and spinal tumours, epilepsy surgery, hydrocephalus, paediatric neurosurgery and neuro-oncology. He is actively involved in research, publications, teaching, and professional neurosurgical societies.

Dr. Kaustubh Shah is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in Ahmedabad, with approximately 5 years of post-qualification clinical and surgical experience, according to his CV. A University Gold Medalist in MCh Neurosurgery from Gujarat University, he has expertise in cerebrovascular surgery, skull-base and brain tumour surgery, neuro-oncology, neurotrauma, paediatric and functional neurosurgery, complex spine surgery, and neurocritical care. His surgical exposure includes aneurysm surgery, awake craniotomy, craniovertebral junction procedures, epilepsy surgery, and management of complex brain and spinal conditions. Alongside tertiary academic practice, Dr. Shah has experience in private and corporate healthcare settings and is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching. He has a particular interest in advancing his expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery.

Dr. Anandkumar Shah is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad, with advanced training in neurosurgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. He completed his six-year DrNB in Neurosurgery from Apollo Hospital, Chennai, followed by a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery from M.S. Ramaiah Hospital, Bengaluru. His clinical and academic interests include cranial and spinal surgery, neuro-navigation, brain and deep-seated lesions, aneurysm management, spinal stabilization, vestibular schwannoma surgery, and endoscopic treatment of CSF rhinorrhoea. Dr. Shah has presented research at leading neurosurgical conferences and is a member of the Neurosurgical Society of India and other professional neurosurgical associations.