Dr. Sandeep Vaishya

NEUROSCIENCES (Brain and Spine) 38 years of experience Works at : Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram

- Dr. Sandeep Vaishya is a globally renowned Neurosurgeon with over 36 years of experience, celebrated for his expertise in complex brain and spine surgeries, having performed over 15,000 successful procedures for patients from more than 110 countries.
- He specializes in brachial plexus surgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, minimally invasive and image-guided neurosurgery, intracranial tumor surgery (including skull base tumors), functional neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.
- Dr. Vaishya is recognized as one of the world’s leading surgeons for brachial plexus injuries and South Asia’s foremost expert in Gamma Knife surgery, with additional proficiency in treating conditions such as brain tumors (glioma, glioblastoma, astrocytoma, meningioma), spinal tumors, disc disorders, hydrocephalus, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, stroke, and congenital spine disorders.
- Trained at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, for his MCh in Neurosurgery, he also completed a Sundt Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, USA, enhancing his expertise in advanced neurosurgical techniques.
- His illustrious career includes roles as Head of Neurosurgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, and Professor at AIIMS, New Delhi, along with significant contributions to medical education and training.
- Dr. Vaishya has published over 200 papers and chapters in peer-reviewed international journals and co-edited two textbooks on spine surgery, earning accolades such as the Herbert Krause Medal for Best Paper in Neuro-Oncology (NSI 2001), Life Membership Award by Mayo Alumni Association, and Dr. Majeed Memorial Oration in Karachi (2008).
- He gained international recognition for a life-changing surgery on a child with an exceptionally large head, featured in Netflix’s Rooting for Roona and on the Discovery Channel.
- As a member of prestigious organizations like the World Spinal Column Society, World Federation of Neurosurgical Society, and past president of the Indian Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and Indian Society for Peripheral Nerve Surgery, he actively contributes to global neurosurgery advancements.
- His commitment to minimally invasive techniques, patient safety, and innovative approaches has solidified his reputation as one of India’s top neurosurgeons.

Dr. Sandeep Vaishya is a globally renowned Neurosurgeon with over 36 years of experience, celebrated for his expertise in complex brain and spine surgeries, having performed over 15,000 successful procedures for patients from more than 110 countries.
He specializes in brachial plexus surgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, minimally invasive and image-guided neurosurgery, intracranial tumor surgery (including skull base tumors), functional neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.
Dr. Vaishya is recognized as one of the world’s leading surgeons for brachial plexus injuries and South Asia’s foremost expert in Gamma Knife surgery, with additional proficiency in treating conditions such as brain tumors (glioma, glioblastoma, astrocytoma, meningioma), spinal tumors, disc disorders, hydrocephalus, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, stroke, and congenital spine disorders.
Trained at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, for his MCh in Neurosurgery, he also completed a Sundt Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, USA, enhancing his expertise in advanced neurosurgical techniques.
His illustrious career includes roles as Head of Neurosurgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, and Professor at AIIMS, New Delhi, along with significant contributions to medical education and training.
Dr. Vaishya has published over 200 papers and chapters in peer-reviewed international journals and co-edited two textbooks on spine surgery, earning accolades such as the Herbert Krause Medal for Best Paper in Neuro-Oncology (NSI 2001), Life Membership Award by Mayo Alumni Association, and Dr. Majeed Memorial Oration in Karachi (2008).
He gained international recognition for a life-changing surgery on a child with an exceptionally large head, featured in Netflix’s Rooting for Roona and on the Discovery Channel.
As a member of prestigious organizations like the World Spinal Column Society, World Federation of Neurosurgical Society, and past president of the Indian Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and Indian Society for Peripheral Nerve Surgery, he actively contributes to global neurosurgery advancements.
His commitment to minimally invasive techniques, patient safety, and innovative approaches has solidified his reputation as one of India’s top neurosurgeons.

Experience

Executive Director & HOD, Neurosurgery: Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Head of Department, Neurosurgery: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Professor, Neurosurgery: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Senior Resident, Neurosurgery: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi