Dr. Hitesh Garg : Orthopaedics, Scoliosis Surgery, Spine Surgery
Hospital: Artemis Hospitals
Dr. Hitesh Garg is a highly esteemed Orthopaedic Surgeon and the Head of the Ortho-Spine Surgery Unit at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, India. With over 15 years of extensive experience in spine surgery, Dr. Garg has trained and practiced at leading institutions around the globe, including Yale University and Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Profile of Prof. (Col.) Dr. Bipin Walia
Designation: Vice Chairman & Head of Neurosurgery
Location: Max Saket Complex, New Delhi
Experience: Over 26 years in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery
Profile of Dr. SK Rajan
Designation: Head of Spine Surgery & Associate Director of Neurosurgery
Experience: Over 15 years in advanced spine surgery
Profile of Dr. Tarun Sharma
Designation: Neuro and Spine Surgeon
Experience: Over 15 years in advanced neurosurgery and spinal procedures
Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
Designation: Renowned Neurosurgeon
Experience: 22+ Years in Neurosurgery
Profile of Dr. Rahul Gupta
Designation: Senior Director & HOD – Neurosurgery
Hospital: Fortis Hospital, Noida
Experience: 20+ years in Brain & Spine Surgery
Dr. Harnarayan
Designation: Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery
Experience: Extensive, with over 3,500 successful procedures
Specialization:
- Minimally Invasive Keyhole Surgeries
- Brain and Spine Pathologies
Here is a list of common spine surgeries performed in India:
- Discectomy and Microdiscectomy – Removal of herniated or damaged discs to relieve nerve pressure.
- Spinal Fusion – Fusing two or more vertebrae to prevent movement and reduce pain, often used in cases of spinal instability.
- Laminectomy – Removal of part of the vertebra (lamina) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, commonly performed for spinal stenosis.
- Foraminotomy – Enlarging the opening for nerve roots to relieve compression and pain.
- Disc Replacement Surgery – Replacing damaged discs with artificial ones to maintain spinal mobility.
- Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty – Stabilizing compression fractures in the spine by injecting bone cement into the vertebra.
- Scoliosis Surgery – Correcting abnormal curvature of the spine in scoliosis patients, often involving spinal fusion or instrumentation.
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery – Minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to address disc and nerve issues.
- Cervical and Lumbar Decompression – Removal of bone or tissue compressing spinal nerves in the neck or lower back.
These procedures, coupled with India’s advanced medical infrastructure and experienced surgeons, make the country a popular destination for spine surgery among international patients.