Best Neurologists & Neurosurgeons in Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, India

• Dr. Rajesh Benny is a Neurologist with 18+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Nerve and Muscle Disorders, Neurological Problems, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurological dysfunction, Stroke Treatment, Headache Management, Spinal Disorders, Vascular Brain Diseases, Vertigo Treatment, Epilepsy Treatment, Skull Base Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, Lumbar Puncture, and Canalith Repositioning (CR).
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about neuromuscular disorders.
• Dr. Benny completed his MBBS from the reputed Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai followed by DNB in Neurology from the well known Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai. Later, he did DNB in General Medicine from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.

• Dr. Dhanashri Chonkar is a Neurologist with an extensive 30+ experience.
• Her expertise lies in Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Epilepsy), Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release, Laminectomy (Cervical) with Fusion, Total Disc Replacement, Paralysis, Lumbar Radiofrequency Neurotomy, Skull Base Surgery, Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery, Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF), Laminectomy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment, ALIF: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Pituitary Diseases, and Movement Disorder.
• Dr. Chonkar did her graduation from the reputed LTMC, Mumbai followed by  DNB in Neurology from National boards of examinations, New Delhi. She is a member of the Medical Council of India (MCI). 
• Under her credit, there are numerous national and international publications and actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about neurological disorders.

• Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney is a well-known Neurosurgeon with experience of over 14+ years.
• He is proficient in performing complex Neurosurgeries and providing Neurotrauma treatments which include Brain Surgery, Brain Tumor Surgery, Spine Surgery, Epilepsy Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS), Vascular Neurosurgery, AVM Surgery, Aneurysm, Parkinson’s Treatment and Seizure Treatment.
• He is specially trained in carrying out Simple and Complex Spine Surgery including CVJ and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery and Neuro-Oncology.
• His area of interest covers Functional and Seizure Neurosurgery and Stereotactic.
• He was honored with the “Most Promising Neurosurgeon in Maharashtra”, 2016 award by the Times Group for remarkable work in rural areas.
• He takes part in workshops and conferences regularly.
• He is the honorary member of various prestigious associations like Neurosurgical Society of India (NSSI), Neurological Society of India (NSI), Midwest Chapter of Neurological Surgeons (MCNS), Bombay Neurosciences Association (BNA), Association of Medical Consultants (AMC), IMA Mulund.
• His extreme quest for knowledge engages his research and publications. He has so far published a number of papers in various journals.
• After graduating with MBBS from Terna Medical College, Navi Mumbai under Maharashtra Health Sciences in 2004, he pursued MS in General Surgery in St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, in 2010. Later he did MCh in Neurosurgery from the same college in 2014. He also did a Fellowship in Neuroendoscopy in 2017 and Hands on Training in MISS.

• Dr. Dhara Shah is a Neurologist with 12+ experience.
• She completed her MBBS from the reputed B J Medical College, Pune followed by MD in Medicine from the well known Government Medical College and Sir Sayajirao Gaikwad Hospital, Baroda. Later she did her DNB in Neurology from the Diploma National Board. She is a member of the Medical Council of India (MCI).
• Dr. Shah expertise lies in Skull Base Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, Lumbar Puncture, Canalith Repositioning (CR), Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery, Brain Tumor Surgery, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Epilepsy), Epilepsy Surgery, ACL Reconstruction, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Vascular Surgery, Insomnia Treatment, Neuromuscular Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment.
• Under her credit, there are numerous national and international publications and she is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's worldwide conferences to talk about various neurological disorders.

Dr. Jayesh Sardhara: Leader & Innovator in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - Over 15 Years of Restoring Health

Dr. Jayesh Sardhara is a distinguished Neurosurgeon in India. With over 15 years of dedicated experience, Dr. Sardhara is recognised as a skilled surgeon, dedicated healer, innovator, and mentor, having successfully restored health and mobility to thousands of patients.

Why Choose Dr. Sardhara?

• Proven Expertise: With 15+ years focused on complex neurosurgical care, Dr. Sardhara brings significant experience and a track record of successfully helping thousands of patients regain their quality of life.
• Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Techniques: Dr. Sardhara specialises in cutting-edge endoscopic brain and spine surgery, offering patients safer procedures with significantly faster recovery times and minimal scarring.
• Extensive Surgical Record: His profound impact is evident in his performance of over 1,000 complex brain tumor surgeries and 1,800 spine surgeries.
• Expertise in Pediatric Neurosurgery: Dr. Sardhara extends his world-class skills to the youngest patients, providing compassionate and advanced neurosurgical care for children.
• Driving Neurosurgical Advancement: A recognized innovator holding 1 patent, authoring 124+ research publications and 2 books, Dr. Sardhara actively pushes the boundaries of neurosurgery.
• National Leader & Mentor: As Chairman of the Young Neurosurgical Forum and the Innovation & Patent Cell at NSI, India, he is instrumental in shaping the future of neurosurgery and mentoring the next generation.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Honored as the Best Young Neurosurgeon of India (2016, Mumbai), reflecting his outstanding contributions and commitment to the field.

• Dr. Kapil Khandelwal is a renowned Neurosurgeon with experience of more than 11 years.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Pituitary tumors, Scoliosis, Seizures, Spina bifida, Spinal arteriovenous malformation (AVM), Spinal cord injury, Spinal cord lymphoma, Spinal cord tumor, Spinal stenosis, and Stroke.
• He is an active member of Neurological Society of India, Spine Surgeons of India, AO Spine, (Neuro-Spinal Surgeons Association), (Bombay Neurosciences Association), and Skull Based Surgery Society of India (SBSSI).
• Dr. Kapil has several workshops and seminars to improve his clinical skills and where he presented papers also on several neurological topics.
• He has publications in both international as wellas national journals.

• Dr. Omkar Hajirnis is a leading Paediatric Neurologist having 10 years of experience.
• After completing his DNB in Paediatrics from Surya Child Care, Mumbai, in 2012, he did MRCPCH from Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, London, in 2014, and received Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology.
• His areas of expertise are Epilepsy treatment, Genetic Disorders, Stroke treatment, autism, etc.
• He is an active member of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, and International Child Neurology Association.
• He aims to provide the best medical treatment to every patient.

• Dr. Dhara Nimish Shah is a well-known Neurologist in Mumbai.
• She has been practicing for the past 9 years.
• She completed her MBBS from B J Medical College, Pune, in 2005, MD in Medicine from Government Medical College and Sir Sayajirao Gaikwad Hospital, Baroda, in 2010, and DNB in Neurology from National Board Of Examination, in 2013.
• Her special interests are Skull base surgery, Brain tumor surgery, ACL reconstruction, Vascular surgery, etc.
• She is a member of the Medical Council of India.

• Dr. Rima Chaudhari is one of the famous Neurologists in Mumbai.
• She completed her D.M Neurology from AIIMS, New Delhi in 2014 and clinical fellowship in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology from the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, IN 2021.
• Her work involves all acute and chronic neurological disorders.
• Her special area of interest is in epilepsy and especially medically refractory epilepsy.
• She is trained to manage children and adults including geriatric patients with all sorts of epilepsy and seizures like focal seizures, seizures due to cortical dysplasia or tumours, drug-resistant seizures, status epilepticus etc.
• Dr. Rima also manages epilepsy in various settings like sleep and epilepsy, pregnancy and epilepsy, seizures in the setting of ICU, seizure medication-related adverse events, traumatic brain injury and seizures.
• She has started the video EEG monitoring unit and works with her team caring for, refractory epilepsy patients which also includes monitoring non-epileptic patients and also pre-surgical evaluation of drug-resistant epilepsy patients.
• Her team at Fortis, Mulund, is able to offer epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, video EEG monitoring, treating complex patients, vagal nerve stimulation, resective surgery, intracranial EEG interpretation, EEG evaluation in the ICU setting, language mapping with functional MRI etc