Top 10 best neurosurgeons in India for brain tumour surgeries

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17 Feb 2025
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Top 10 best neurosurgeons in India for brain tumour surgeries

    Brain tumour surgery is a delicate and complex procedure that requires expertise, precision, and experience. Neurosurgeons in India have gained global recognition for their exceptional skills in performing successful brain tumour surgeries. With advanced medical technologies and world-class healthcare facilities, India has become a preferred destination for patients seeking treatment. 

     

    The objective of this blog is to highlight the Top-rated brain tumour specialists in India with high success rates, focusing on the top 10 best neurosurgeons in India who specialise in brain tumour surgery, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care.
     

    Who are the best brain tumour surgeons in India?
     

    When it comes to brain tumour surgery, choosing the right surgeon is crucial for the best outcomes. Here are some of the top neurosurgeons in India, known for their expertise and success rates:
     

    1. Dr. Aditya Gupta 
     

    Chairperson - Neurosurgery & CNS Radiosurgery & Co-Chief - Cyberknife Centre, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram.
     

    Qualification:
     

    • M.Ch. (Neurosurgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1999
    • MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1994
    • Research Professor, CJW Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA
       

    Experience:
     

    • Over 32 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery
    • Chairperson of Neurosurgery, CNS Radiosurgery, and Co-Chief of the CyberKnife Centre at Artemis Hospitals, Gurgaon
    • Former Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, AIIMS, New Delhi
    • Co-founder of the Institute of Neurosciences at Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon
    • Extensive international experience treating patients from Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia
       

    About Dr. Aditya Gupta:
     

    • Dr. Aditya Gupta is a renowned neurosurgeon in India, having performed over 10,000 brain tumour surgeries.
    • Pioneering expert in radiosurgery, having performed more than 6,000 procedures using Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, and LINAC technologies.
    • He is highly regarded for his expertise in brain tumour microsurgery, spine tumour microsurgery and deep brain stimulation surgeries.
    • Recognised globally for his contributions to neuro-oncology and functional neurosurgery.
    • Regularly featured on national television and in more than 50 scientific publications.
    • He is known for his commitment to excellence in patient care and minimally invasive surgery techniques.
       

    Get in touch:
     

    For more information about Dr. Aditya Gupta and to schedule a consultation, visit the Artemis Hospitals website or call: +91-124 4511 111.
     

    2. Dr. V. P. Singh
     

    Chairman, Neurosurgery and Neurosciences, Medanta Hospitals, Gurugram.
     

    Qualification:
     

    • M.Ch. (Neurosurgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
    • MBBS, Delhi University
       

    Experience:
     

    • Over 30 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery
    • Pioneered Gamma Knife Surgery and Epilepsy Surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi
    • Former Additional Professor and Unit Head of Neurosurgery at AIIMS, New Delhi
    • Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (since 2007)
    • Operated over 400 intracranial aneurysms
       

    About Dr. V. P. Singh:
     

    • Dr. V. P. Singh is a renowned neurosurgeon with expertise in brain tumour surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, epilepsy surgery, and radiosurgery
    • Significant contributions to the development of Gamma Knife surgery and epilepsy surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi
    • Recognised for treating complex conditions like intracranial aneurysms and AVMs
    • Author of over 70 scientific papers and chapters in books
    • Awarded Best Paper Awards at the Indian Epilepsy Association Conferences
    • Credited with pioneering work and shaping neurosurgical practices in India
       

    Expertise:
     

    • Brain tumour surgery
    • Cerebrovascular surgery (including aneurysms and AVMs)
    • Epilepsy surgery and Neurovascular surgery
    • Radiosurgery (Gamma Knife and other technologies)
    • Intracranial aneurysm surgery
    • Complex neurological conditions involving brain and spinal surgeries
       

    For appointments:
     

    Call +91-880-000-1068 or visit the Medanta Hospital website to book an appointment.
     

    3. Dr. Rana Patir
     

    Chairman Neuro Surgery, Fortis Gurgaon
     

    Qualification:
     

    • MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
    • MS in General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
    • MCh in Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
    • Fellowship in Neurosurgery, Frenchay Hospital, New Castle, UK
       

    Experience: 
     

    • 32+ years of experience in advanced neurosurgery
    • Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
    • Former Professor of Neurosurgery, Guwahati Medical College
    • Former Associate Professor, AIIMS, New Delhi
    • Extensive experience in teaching and training postgraduate students at AIIMS and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
    • Performed over 10,000 neurological procedures
       

    About Dr. Rana Patir:
     

    • Eminent neurosurgeon specialising in minimally invasive brain and spine surgery
    • Recognised for advanced brain tumour surgeries and Stereotactic procedures
    • Experience at prestigious institutions like AIIMS, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, and Max Healthcare
    • Published in renowned medical journals
    • An active member of prestigious medical societies
       

    Expertise:
     

    • Skull base and neurovascular surgery
    • Epilepsy surgery
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Stereotactic surgery and deep brain stimulation
    • Brain aneurysm surgeries
    • Cervical and lumbar disc replacement surgery
    • Craniovertebral junction surgery
       

    To book an appointment, call 9205010100 or visit the Fortis Gurgaon website.
     

    4. Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
     

    Executive Director & HOD Neurosurgery, Fortis Gurgaon
     

    Qualification:
     

    • MBBS, G R Medical College, Gwalior
    • MS (General Surgery), G R Medical College, Gwalior
    • MCh (Neurosurgery), AIIMS, New Delhi
    • Sundt Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, USA
       

    Experience:
     

    • 27+ years of experience in advanced neurosurgery
    • Head of Department & Executive Director, Neurosurgery, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
    • Experience with top institutions and hospitals in India, including AIIMS
    • Awarded the prestigious Sundt Fellowship by Mayo Clinic, USA
    • Extensive expertise in Gamma Knife Surgery and brachial plexus injury management
       

    About Dr. Sandeep Vaishya:
     

    • 27+ years of experience in advanced neurosurgery
    • Specialist in minimally invasive and image-guided neurosurgery
    • Expert in intracranial and skull base tumour surgeries
    • Recognised as a top Gamma Knife surgeon in South Asia
    • Awarded the Herbert Krause Medal and Dr. Majeed Memorial Oration
    • Renowned for contributions to neurosurgical education and research
       

    Expertise:
     

    • Minimally invasive and image-guided neurosurgery
    • Intracranial tumour surgery (including skull base tumours)
    • Functional Neurosurgery
    • Spinal surgery
    • Brachial plexus & peripheral nerve surgery
    • Gamma Knife surgery
       

    For appointment-related queries, call 9205 010 100 or visit the Fortis Gurgaon website.
     

    5. Dr. Arun Saroha
     

    Principal Director & Unit Head, Neurosciences, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Max healthcare hospitals. 
     

    Qualification:
     

    • MBBS, Rajasthan University
    • MS (General Surgery), Rajasthan University
    • MCh (Neurosurgery), PGIMER, Chandigarh
    • Visiting Fellow, Singapore General Hospital
       

    Experience:
     

    • Over 27 years in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery
    • Principal Director & Unit Head, Max Healthcare
    • Former Head of Neurosurgery, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
    • Performed 8,000+ successful surgeries
       

    About Dr. Arun Saroha:
     

    • Expert in brain and spine disorders, including tumours and degenerative spine conditions
    • Awarded “Best Spine Surgeon” at the BIG Research Awards, 2013
    • Known for functional and image-guided neurosurgery
    • Author of award-winning papers on brain tumour research
       

    Expertise:
     

    • Brain & spine tumours
    • Degenerative spine disorders
    • Minimally invasive spine surgery
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery
       

    For appointment-related queries, call 9268880303 or visit the Max Healthcare Hospitals website.
     

    6. Dr. G. Balamurali 
     

    Senior Consultant- Spine and Neurosurgery, Kauvery Hospitals, Chennai.
     

    Qualification:
     

    • MBBS (Bangalore University)
    • MRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Surgical Neurology), MD (Research)
    • Fellow in Minimally Invasive & Complex Spine Surgery (UK, USA, Switzerland)
       

    Experience:
     

    • 16+ years in spinal neurosurgery
    • Senior Spine and Neurosurgeon since 2011
    • Director, International Spine Academy (iSpine)
    • Managing Director, HAMSA Spine and Brain Rehabilitation
       

    About Dr. G. Balamurali:
     

    • Awarded for societal contributions by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
    • Recognised for spinal cord injury expertise
    • One of Chennai's top 50 most influential people (2020)
    • Honoured with several prestigious awards
       

    Expertise:
     

    • Minimally invasive & endoscopic spine surgery
    • Spinal cord tumour surgery
    • Pediatric spine surgery
    • Complex spine surgery & deformities
    • Brachial plexus lesioning & pain management
       

    For appointments:
     

    Call +91 44- 4000 6000 or visit the Kauvery Hospitals website to book an appointment.
     

    7. Dr. V. S. Mehta
     

    Chairman - Neurosurgery, Paras Health Hospitals, Gurugram.
     

    Qualification:
     

    • M.B.B.S. from Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan
    • M.S. (General Surgery) from Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan
    • M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) from AIIMS, New Delhi
       

    Experience:
     

    • Dr. V. S. Mehta has over 40 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery.
    • Former Head of Neurosurgery, AIIMS, New Delhi
    • Former Chief of Neurosciences Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi
    • Chairman Emeritus of Neurosciences, Paras Health, Gurgaon
    • Renowned for exceptional contributions to neurosurgery
       

    About Dr. V S Mehta:
     

    • Padma Shri Award recipient (2005)
    • Lifetime Achievement Award (2018)
    • Distinguished neurosurgeon with decades of experience
    • One of India's top neurosurgeons acknowledged for contributions to the field
       

    Expertise:
     

    • Brachial Plexus Surgery
    • Brain Stem Surgery
    • Brain Tumor Surgery
       

    For appointments:
     

    Call 8080808069 or visit the Paras Health Hospitals website to book an appointment.
     

    8. Dr. Yashodhar Shah
     

    Neuro and Spine Surgeon, Marengo CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad.
     

    Qualification:
     

    • M.CH (Neurosurgery) from N.H.L.M Medical College, Gujarat University, 1989
    • M.S (Surgery) from K.M.S of P.G. Medicine & Research, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 1986
    • M.B.B.S from V. S. Hospital, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 1983
    • Special Training in Spine Surgery, Burdenko Hospital, Moscow
       

    Experience:
     

    • Practising as a Consultant Neurosurgeon for 30+ years
    • Consultant Neurosurgeon to C U Shah Medical College, Surendranagar
    • Expertise in cranial and spinal surgeries
       

    About Dr. Yashodhar Shah:
     

    • Neurologist and Spine Surgeon with 41 years of experience
    • Practices at Marengo CIMS Hospital, Sola, Ahmedabad
    • Recognised for his expertise in brain and spine surgeries
       

    Expertise:
     

    • Trauma Brain & Spine
    • Complex brain surgery
    • Prolapsed Disc and Spine Surgery
    • Craniotomy
    • Sciatica and Spine Tumor Treatment
       

    For appointment-related queries, call 1800309999 or visit the CIMS Hospital website.
     

    9. Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal
     

    Principal Director & HOD, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Neurosciences, BLK Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh.
     

    Qualification:
     

    • MCh - Neurosurgery, King George's Medical College, Lucknow University, 2001
    • MS (General Surgery), King George's Medical College, Lucknow University, 1997
    • MBBS, Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut, 1994
       

    Experience:
     

    • Senior Director & HOD - Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery, BLK Max Hospital, Delhi
    • Director & HOD - Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
    • Senior Consultant - Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery, Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
    • Senior Consultant & HOD - Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery, Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Delhi
    • Consultant - Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery, VIMHANS Hospital, Delhi
    • Associate Consultant - Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
       

    About Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal:
     

    • Senior Neurosurgeon with 31+ years of experience
    • Expertise in spine and brain surgeries
    • Member of various prestigious medical societies
       

    Expertise:
     

    • Spine Tumor Surgery
    • Head & Spinal Cord Injury
    • Brain Tumor Treatment
    • Cerebral Aneurysms
    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS)
    • Deep Brain Stimulation
    • Herniated Disc & Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
    • Epilepsy Surgery
    • Endoscopic Brain & Spine Surgery
       

    For appointments:
     

    Call 9268880303 or visit the BLK Max Hospital website to book an appointment.
     

    10. Dr. Sudhir Dubey
     

    Chairman, Neurosurgery and Neurosciences, Medanta Hospitals.
     

    Qualification:
     

    • MBBS, King Georges Medical College, Lucknow University, 1995
    • MCh - Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), 2001

     

    Experience:
     

    • Director, Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, Medanta
    • HOD, Neurosurgery, Bhopal Hospital and Research Centre
    • HOD, Neurosurgery, Max Balaji Hospital

     

    About Dr. Sudhir Dubey:
     

    • Pioneering expert in Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Brain, Skull Base, and Spine Surgery
    • Awarded "Young Neurosurgeon's Award" by the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Performed over 10,000 Neurosurgical operations, including Pituitary Surgery
    • International recognition for work on Brain Tumors
    • Previously trained at prestigious centres across the USA, including Denver, Boston, Chicago, Memphis, and New York
    • Member of key international medical societies
       

    Expertise:
     

    • Endoportal Brain Tumor Procedures
    • Pituitary Tumor Surgeries
    • Brain Aneurysm Interventions
    • Cranial Cyberknife Radiosurgery
    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
    • Brain and Spine Tumors
       

    To book an appointment, call +91-880-000-1068 or visit the Medanta Hospitals website.
     

    Wrapping up!
     

    India is home to some of the best neurosurgeons, offering top-notch care for brain tumour surgeries. With cutting-edge techniques like minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery, these experts ensure high-quality treatment for patients. When it comes to the question, "What is the success rate of brain tumour surgery in India?" the success rate is generally between 70% and 90%, depending on factors such as the type, location, and stage of the tumour. 

     

    With advanced medical facilities, skilled surgeons, and affordable healthcare, India is a sought-after destination for brain tumour surgery, providing excellent outcomes for many patients.
     

    Disclaimer: The rankings provided are based on available data and may vary. Success rates and outcomes depend on individual factors, including tumour type and patient health. Always consult with healthcare professionals before making medical decisions.

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