Dr. Sandeep Vaishya

Dr. Sandeep Vaishya is a renowned neurosurgeon currently functioning as the HOD and Executive Director of Neurosurgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. With over 21 years of proficient experience in the field of advanced neurosurgery, he has closely worked with some of the top-notch institutes and hospitals in India.

Dr. Vaishya is regarded as one of the top surgeons for Gamma Knife Surgery in South Asia and is also considered a renowned surgeon for brachial plexus injuries. His command over this highly specialised technique has brought hope to patients suffering from brain tumours, arteriovenous malformations, and trigeminal neuralgia, offering them a non-invasive alternative to open surgery that was previously unavailable in many parts of the region.

Additionally, Dr. Vaishya specialises in minimally invasive and image-guided neurosurgery, intracranial tumour surgery including skull base tumours, functional neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and brachial plexus and peripheral nerve surgery. He was previously a Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, and a Professor at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi — two institutions that set the benchmark for neurosurgical training in India.

He has contributed more than 50 papers and chapters in peer-reviewed medical journals and textbooks, and has received numerous awards including the Herbert Krause Medal for Best Paper in Neuro-Oncology from the Neurological Society of India. International patients from across the Middle East, Africa, and South-East Asia travel to Gurugram specifically to be treated by Dr. Vaishya, citing his methodical approach to diagnosis and his willingness to explore non-surgical options before recommending intervention.