Dr. Nishant Yagnick
Senior Consultant – Neuro Surgery
Neurosurgeon
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About Dr. Nishant Yagnick
Dr. Nishant Yagnick is a Senior Consultant in Neuro Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Manesar, Gurugram. He has a reputation for combining scientific advanced treatment with a deep care and concern for the expectations of his patients and their families. After spending 14 years in some of the top institutions of the country including PGIMER, Dr. RML Hospital, and LNJP Hospital, he has further served to build state-of-the-art departments in Paras Hospital, Manipal Hospital, and now in Fortis, Manesar, Gurugram.
Dr. Yagnick is one of the few surgeons in the country trained in difficult and rare procedures such as brachial plexus surgery and deep brain stimulation. He was chosen to represent India at the Congress of Neurosurgeons in San Francisco and is a prolific author with 28 indexed high-impact factor publications — recognised as the most read and quoted author in Journal of Neurosurgery for research in 2018.
He has authored the books Scalpel Mavericks and the National Manuals for Spinal and Cranial Injuries under NTSI, and is known for his ability to explain complicated neurological problems in simple terms that patients can understand.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Nishant Yagnick
- Brain tumours (benign and malignant)
- Pituitary tumours
- Skull base tumours
- Hydrocephalus
- Spinal cord tumours
- Cervical and lumbar disc disease
- Parkinson's disease and movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and peripheral nerve disorders
Areas of Interest
- Keyhole cranial surgery with minimal incision for deep skull base and brain tumours
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) for cervical, back pain, disc disease and spinal tumours
- Endoscopic Brain Surgery for Hydrocephalus
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease and tremor
- Brachial plexus surgery
- Distal nerve transfers and peripheral nerve surgeries including endoscopic carpal tunnel and neurolysis
Qualifications
- MBBS — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka
- MS General Surgery — PGIMER, Dr. RML Hospital, Delhi
- Senior Resident Neurosurgery — LNJP and MAMC Hospital, Delhi
- MCH Neurosurgery — PGIMER Chandigarh
- Fellowship in Minimal Access Spine Surgery — Medtronic / Paras Hospital
- Fellowship in Brachial Plexus Surgery — ISPNS
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons Fellowship Awardee — San Francisco, USA (2019)
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant and Unit Head – Fortis Hospital, Manesar, Gurugram (Present)
- Senior Consultant and Unit Head – Manipal Hospital, Gurugram
- Senior Consultant Neurosurgery – Paras Hospital, Gurugram
Certifications (4)
MCH Neurosurgery
PGIMER Chandigarh
Congress of Neurological Surgeons Fellowship Awardee
San Francisco, 2019
Fellowship in Minimal Access Spine Surgery
Medtronic / Paras Hospital
Fellowship in Brachial Plexus Surgery
Indian Society of Peripheral Nerve Surgeons (ISPNS)
Memberships (5)
- Lifetime Member – Neurological Society of India (NSI)
- Lifetime Member – Neurological Surgeons Society of India (NSSI)
- Permanent Member – Indian Society of Peripheral Nerve Surgeons (ISPNS)
- Member – Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
- Member – Neurotrauma Society of India (NTSI)
Research Papers & Publications (4)
28 indexed high impact factor neurosurgical publications (multiple international journals)
Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery — 2024
Most read/quoted author of JNS for research in 2018
Journal of Neurosurgery — 2018
Scalpel Mavericks — A dramatic history of the beginning of Neurosurgery (Book)
Published Book — 2020
National Manual for Spinal Injuries (NTSI)
Published Manual — 2022
Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
Keyhole brain surgery (minimally invasive craniotomy) involves making a much smaller opening in the skull compared to conventional surgery — often just 2-3 cm — and using endoscopes and specialised instruments to remove brain tumours or access deep brain structures. The advantages include minimal hair shaving, smaller scars, less blood loss, shorter ICU and hospital stay, faster recovery, and reduced risk of infection. Dr. Yagnick is trained in keyhole approaches to skull base and deep brain tumours.