About Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
- Dr. Sandeep Vaishya is one of India’s leading Neurosurgeons with more than 30 years of experience in treating brain, spine, and nerve disorders.
- He is currently serving as the Executive Director and Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
- Dr. Vaishya pursued his MBBS, MS (General Surgery), and MCh (Neurosurgery), and also received the prestigious Sundt Fellowship from the Mayo Clinic, USA.
- Before joining Fortis, he worked as a faculty member in the Department of Neurosurgery at AIIMS, New Delhi.
- He is widely known for his expertise in brain tumour surgery, skull base surgery, spine surgery, Gamma Knife surgery, brachial plexus surgery, and minimally invasive brain and spine surgery.
- He has performed thousands of successful neurosurgical procedures and has treated many patients with complex neurological conditions.
- Dr. Vaishya is worldwide famous for his work in Brachial Plexus Surgery and is among the leading Gamma Knife surgeons in South Asia.
- His successful treatment of a child with one of the world’s largest head conditions gained international attention and was featured in the Netflix documentary “Rooting for Roona” and on the Discovery Channel.
- Along with patient care, he is actively involved in medical research and has published more than 200 research papers in international journals. He has also co-edited an international textbook on spine surgery.
- His dedication to patient care and advanced neurosurgical techniques has earned him respect from patients and medical professionals in India and around the world.
Work Experience Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
- Executive Director & Head – Neurosurgery – Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram (Present)
- Faculty – Department of Neurosurgery – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Education & Training of Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
- MCh (Neurosurgery)
- MS (General Surgery)
- MBBS
- Sundt Fellowship – Mayo Clinic, USA
Specialization and Expertise
- Brain Tumour Surgery
- Gamma Knife Surgery
- Skull Base Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Brain & Spine Surgery
- Image-Guided Neurosurgery
- Brachial Plexus Surgery
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Functional Neurosurgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Craniotomy
- Cranioplasty
- Spine Decompression Surgery
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Microdiscectomy
- Laminoplasty
- Laminotomy
- Total Disc Replacement
- Scoliosis Spine Surgery
- Spine Tumour Surgery
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Awards and Achievements
- Herbert Krause Medal for the Best Paper in Neuro-Oncology (NSI 2001)
- Sundt Fellowship – Mayo Clinic, USA
- Life Membership Award – Mayo Alumni Association
- Gold Medal during Medical School
- Dr. Majeed Memorial Oration, Karachi, Pakistan (2008)
- Published more than 200 research papers in international medical journals.
- Co-edited an international textbook on spine surgery.
- Featured in the Netflix documentary “Rooting for Roona” and on the Discovery Channel for a landmark neurosurgical case.
Location :
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Gurugram, India.
FAQs
Who is Dr. Sandeep Vaishya?
Dr. Sandeep Vaishya is a senior neurosurgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He is currently working as the Executive Director and Head of Neurosurgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
What is Dr. Sandeep Vaishya specialised in?
Dr. Vaishya specialises in brain tumour surgery, spine surgery, Gamma Knife surgery, skull base surgery, brachial plexus surgery, and minimally invasive brain and spine surgery.
Has Dr. Sandeep Vaishya worked at AIIMS?
Yes. Before joining Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Dr. Vaishya worked as a faculty member in the Department of Neurosurgery at AIIMS, New Delhi.
Why is Dr. Sandeep Vaishya well known?
Dr. Vaishya is well known for treating complex brain and spine disorders. He is also recognised internationally for his work in Gamma Knife surgery and Brachial Plexus surgery and has published more than 200 research papers.
Does Dr. Sandeep Vaishya perform minimally invasive brain and spine surgery?
Yes, Dr. Vaishya has extensive experience in minimally invasive and image-guided brain and spine surgery. He uses advanced surgical techniques to treat a wide range of neurological conditions whenever suitable for the patient.
