Best Doctors for VP Shunting - Programmable Device in India

• Dr. Sadan Palande is a Neurosurgeon with 23+ years of experience.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), The Neurological Society of India (NSI), Trauma Society, Skull Base, and Spinal Society.
• He has publications under his name in various national journals.
• Along with speaking English, Dr. Sadan Palande is also an affluent Tamil, Marathi, and Hindi Speaker.

• Dr. Prasanna AV is a well-known Neurosurgeon with +19 years of experience in the field of brain and spine surgery.
• He completed his MBBS in 1994 from Govt Medical College, Mysore, MS from BJ Medical College Pune in 1998, followed by DNB in the same year. In 2001, he did his M.Ch from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
• Dr. Prasanna is an expert neurosurgeon reputed to perform brain tumour/spine/stroke and trauma surgeries. He also performs various surgeries of the sub-specialities of the spine and brain such as, disc prolapse, microscopic lumbar discectomy or decompression, microscopic anterior cervical discectomy, endoscopic discectomy, spinal decompression with or without fusion, degenerative disc diseases and minimally-invasive spinal fusion and advanced instrumentation. He also performs total disc replacement, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty surgeries, and surgeries for spine tumours. 
• His scope of work also includes, microsurgery for brain tumours, endoscopic brain surgery, skull base surgery, brain trauma surgery, brain aneurysms & AVM, surgery for congenital cranial deformity and craniofacial surgery with FMS (facio- maxillary surgery). 
• During his career, he has performed 9,000 surgeries and treated 60,000 outpatients. 
• He also performs brain surgeries for epilepsy, stroke, pituitary tumours, acoustic Schwannoma, cranioplasty and also treats pediatric neurosurgery.
• Dr. Prasanna has co-authored few papers for a few publications. 

Dr. Bipin Walia is a distinguished Neurosurgeon. With over 41 years of experience, Dr. Walia is dedicated to providing neurosurgical care. He has successfully performed over 7,000 spinal surgeries and is known for his expertise in advanced minimally invasive techniques.

Why Choose Dr. Walia?

• Extensive Surgical Experience: With over 41+ years in the field and more than 7,000 spinal surgeries performed, Dr. Walia possesses unmatched surgical skill and a deep understanding of complex neurological conditions.
• Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Techniques: Dr. Walia is a pioneer in endoscopic disc surgery and an expert in motion preservation surgery, disc replacement surgery, image-guided surgery, and endoscopic cranial surgery.
• Specialised Expertise in Spinal Tumour Surgery: He has a particular interest in advanced techniques such as minimally invasive spinal tumour surgery, providing patients with innovative and effective treatment options.
• Globally Trained and Respected: Dr. Walia received his medical education at India's premier medical institutions, including AIIMS, New Delhi, and AFMC, Pune, and has further honed his skills through advanced courses in Germany, Sydney, and the United States.
• Award-Winning Leader and Educator: He has earned several national and international medals and recognitions, including the UN Peace Medal, and is a well-known postgraduate teacher for MS (General Surgery) and DNB (Neurosurgery), influencing the future of neurosurgery.

• Dr. Satish Satyanarayana is a well known Neurosurgeon, who has an overall experience of more than 32 years.
• He holds an expertise in treatments like micro neurosurgery, skull base surgery, craniofacial reconstruction surgery, spinal fusion, laminectomy, spinal decompression, etc.
• He has performed nearly 1500 brain surgeries and 2500 complex spine surgeries so far, and is known for using innovative & cost-effective methods for his surgeries.
• Dr. Satish completed his MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute Bangalore in 1989 and got 1st rank in final exams.
• He also continued to do Mch in Neurosurgery from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in 1988.
• Additionally, he did DNB from the National Board of Examinations in 1995.
• Apart from this, he went to the USA to do specialized training in Skull base and Neurovascular surgery from LSUHSC.
• After his studies, Dr. Satish served as a faculty member for almost 14 years in NIMHANS, and as senior consultant at Apollo Hospital.
• Dr. Satish has published more than 40 papers as an author or co-author in several national and international publications.
• He has also presented several papers in numerous Neurosurgical and Spinal conferences in Indian and abroad.
• He is a member of Neurological Society of India, Skull Base Society of India, and Indian Medical Association.
• He has been registered with Karnataka Medical Council since 1989.

• Currently associated as Director of Interventional Neurocardiology Fortis hospital, Gurgaon, 
• Experienceof over 17 years in Interventional Neuro Radiology as a super-speciality.
•  Performed over 10,000 cerebral and spinal angiograms and about 800 nuero-interventions including around 600 aneursym coilings.

• Dr. Partha Pratim Bishnu is a renowned Neurologist in Kolkata.
• He has 26 years of quality experience in Neurosurgery Consultancy and Neurosurgical Operations.
• The Doctor has experience in all major surgical approaches in Neurosurgery.
• Dr. Bishnu has completed his M.S. from the Institute of Medical Sciences, Benares Hindu University, and his MCh in Neurosurgery from the prestigious G B Pant Institute, New Delhi, Delhi University, in the year 1990.
• He has extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat neurosurgical diseases.
• Area of his expertise is Microsurgery for Brain Tumors, Midline Skull Base, Third ventricle and Pituitary Surgery, Pediatric Brain and Spine Surgery, Minimal Access Spinal Surgery, Stroke & Aneurysm Surgery and Traumatic Brain Injury.
• The doctor is a life member of the Neurological society of India, the Indian Society of Skull Base Surgery, the Association of Spine surgeons of India, and the Indian Society of NeuroOncology.

• Dr. Amit Kapoor is an upcoming Neurosurgeon in India with nearly 10+ years of experience.
• He is a member of reputed organizations such as the Neurological Society of India, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Neurological Surgeons Society of India, Indian Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, and Delhi Neurological Association.
• He was the winner of the first BMJ Award for the “Robotic Spine Surgery Team” of Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, in the category of “Surgical Team of The Year” (2014) and he also won the Best Poster Award for Indian International Conference on Emergency Medicine, Andhra Pradesh, India (2002).
• His areas of expertise lie in Microsurgery and stereotactic surgery for brain and spine tumors, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Cerebro-Vascular Surgery, Minimal invasive spine surgery (MISS) including micro-discectomy for cervical and lumbar disc disease and artificial disc replacement, and cervical and lumbar canal stenosis, etc.
• Dr. Kapoor has published papers in various journals and has presented papers in national and international conferences.

• Dr. Harsh Jain is a leading and well-known Neurosurgeon having 26+ years of experience in the field. 
• He is a professional member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• Dr. Jain graduated from Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College in 1992, followed by MS in 1994. In 1995, he completed a Fellowship at the  Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, UK. This was followed by another Fellowship with the Intercollegiate Board, UK in 2001. In 2002, he completed a Visiting Fellowship at Sao Paolo, Brazil, followed by Clinical Fellowship in Toronto, Canada in 2003. 
• He then acquired advanced training at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham and Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry.      
• He has attended live surgery workshops in India and abroad.
• Dr. Jain is a skilled neurosurgeon specialising in skull base surgery, performing microsurgery for brain and spinal cord AVMs and tumours and aneurysms.

• Dr. Ravindra Srivastava is a well-known Neurosurgeon with over 27 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise involve endoscopic brain surgery, endoscopic pituitary surgeries and complex skull base procedures.
• He completed his MBBS in 1995 at Dr. Sampurnanand Medical College, Jodhpur, and was awarded a gold medal in ENT and Ophthalmology.
• Then, he earned his MS in 2001 from Dr. Sampurnanand Medical College, Jodhpur, and an MCh in 2008 from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
• Dr. Srivastava is an active member of the Neurosurgical Society of India, Skull Base Society of India and AO Spine.

• Dr. Abhaya Kumar is a renowned Neurosurgeon with 20+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Brain Tumour Surgery, Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery, Craniovertebral Junction abnormalities, Epilepsy, Head injury, Pituitary tumors, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Pediatric brain tumors, Hydrocephalus, Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, Spine tumors, Spinal Dysraphism, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.
• Dr. Kumar completed his MBBS from the prestigious Bangalore University, India followed by DNB from the well known National Board of Examinations, New Delhi. Later, he did FRCS in General Surgery from the renowned Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Wolrwdide conferences to talk about brain tumor surgeries.
• Efficiently handled more than 5000+ cases, out of which 2200 were Spine and 2800 were braincases. He is one of the few neurosurgeons who have expertise in treating both Brain and Spine cases and has operated over 1500+ Minimal Invasive spine cases successfully.

• Dr. Chander M Malhothra is a reputed General Physician & Neurosurgeon in India, practicing successfully for more than 25+ years.
• He is an esteemed member of the Neurological Society of India (NSI), Delhi Medical Co (DMC), etc.
• His expertise lies in treating Brain infection, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Paralysis, Peripheral Nerve, Minimally invasive neurosurgery, Neurovascular surgery, etc.
• Dr. Malhotra has completed his MBBS, MS, MCh - Neuro Surgery from University of Lucknow.
• He has written numerable journals for national and international publications.

• Dr. Deepak S Malhotra is a leading Neurosurgeon with +15 years of experience in performing surgeries for advanced neurological conditions.
• He holds professional memberships of the All Indian Surgeon's Association and the Urological Society of India.
• Dr. Malhotra completed his graduation from Gujarat University in 1999, followed by MS in 2001 and M.Ch in 2005. He was awarded an ECFMG certification, Fellowship in Uro-gynecology and Neuro-urology from Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York. 
• He holds the distinction of being the first and only neurosurgeon in Gujarat to perform External Carotid artery – Middle Cerebral artery, Superficial Temporal artery- Middle Cerebral artery bypass for Moyamoya disease. He has also performed an endoscopic removal of third ventricular tumor (colloid cyst), CP angle epidermoids.
• Additionally, he is also the first neurosurgeon in the state to start minimally invasive neurosurgeries, do maximum cases of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (+70 cases ), do endoscopic assisted Microvascular decompression for Trigeminal neuralgias, chairi malformation (only 25 mm skin incision), do posterior fixation with custom made titanium screw & rod (way back in 2006), when no Indian made implants were available.
• He is the only member (as Assistant Professor) in a committee of distinguished neurosurgeons (Professors & Head) formed for establishing AIIMS like centres in India under Pradhan Mantri Swastha Seva Yojna scheme. 
• Dr. Malhotra was chosen by Hon’ble Health minister to prepare pilot project for establishing a dedicated neuroscience centre, the plan for which has been submitted.
• An expert neurosurgeon, he is known to perform, laminectomy and offering treatment for other neurological conditions such as, foot drop, carotid body tumour embolization, petrosal sinus sampling, head & neck tumour embolization, spinal and cerebral tumor embolization, brain arteriovenous fistula embolization, brain dural arteriovenous fistula embolization, brain aneurysm coiling and carotid cavernous fistula treatment.
• He has co-authored several research publications for reputed journals.