Best Doctors for Neurosurgery in Mumbai, India

Compare 10 neurosurgery specialists in Mumbai, India across 3 hospitals, then reach out for a personal consultation.

10 neurosurgery specialists are listed in our India network in Mumbai, at 3 hospitals, with 10–41 years of listed experience among them.

This page lists the neurosurgery doctors in our directory for Mumbai, India, drawn from hospitals including Wockhardt Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals). Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.

Why Choose Mumbai, India for Neurosurgery?

Mumbai, India is one of GAF Healthcare's listed hubs for neurosurgery, with 10 specialists across 3 hospitals in our directory, offering 10–41 years of listed experience among them.

Of the hospitals listed here, 2 hold JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, and 2 hold NABH accreditation — recognised international and national benchmarks for hospital patient-safety and clinical-quality standards. Published patient guides on this site put typical India treatment costs at roughly 60–80% less than equivalent care in the US, UK or Gulf.

As with every doctor and hospital you find through GAF Healthcare, choosing Mumbai, India comes with our own coordination support: a single itemised quote, visa and travel arrangements, and a language-speaking companion where needed — see "How GAF Healthcare assists" below.

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Dr. Suresh Sankhla Featured

Dr. Suresh Sankhla

MBBS, DNB (Neurosurgery), FICS, FIMSA, Clinical Fellowship – Skull Base Surgery, Clinical Fellowship – Neuro-Oncological Surgery
Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery · Neurosurgeon
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, India41+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 41+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai (Parel).
  • Previously held neurosurgical positions at Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Endoscopic Brain Surgery
  • Skull Base Tumor Surgery
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Glioma Surgery
  • Meningioma Surgery
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Neurosurgeon Experience: 41+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospital
Dr. Nitin Dange

Dr. Nitin Dange

MBBS, MS, M.Ch (Neurosurgery), Fellowship — OBNI, Fellowship — FFHU
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgery · Neurosurgeon
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 25+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
  • Consultant Neurosurgeon at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai — current role, managing complex cranial and spinal cases.
  • Consultant Neurosurgeon at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai — serving one of the city's premier private hospitals.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Brain Aneurysm Clipping
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Surgery
  • Skull Base Tumor Surgery
  • Craniotomy
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Neurosurgeon Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospital
Dr. Dattatray Mazumdar

Dr. Dattatray Mazumdar

MBBS, MS (Master of Surgery), FCPS (Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons), MCh — Neurosurgery (Master of Chirurgiae), DNB (Diplomate of National Board), MNAMS (Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences), FICS (Fellow, International College of Surgeons), FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons)
Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery · Neurosurgeon
Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai Mumbai, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 23+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
  • Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery — Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
  • Associated with KEM Hospital, Mumbai — active participant in the epilepsy surgery program and neuro-oncology tumor board
Expertise & Procedures
  • Epilepsy Surgery with Intraoperative Electrocorticography
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Glioma Surgery
  • Meningioma Surgery
  • Skull Base Tumor Surgery
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Neurosurgeon Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Abhidha Shah

Dr. Abhidha Shah

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery), DNB (Neurosurgery), FRCS (Intercollegiate), Advanced Fellowship, Advanced and Free Flap Fellowship
Consultant, Neurosurgery · Neurosurgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Mumbai, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 22+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
  • Currently serving as Consultant, Neurosurgery at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, managing complex brain and skull base cases.
  • Founded the Bombay Skull Base Society, fostering regional collaboration in advanced neurosurgical care.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Skull Base Tumor Surgery
  • Glioma Surgery
  • Meningioma Surgery
  • Pituitary Tumor Surgery
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Neurosurgeon Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai
Dr. Harish R Naik

Dr. Harish R Naik

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery), Fellowship Training — Deep Brain Stimulation & Functional Neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery · Neurosurgeon
Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai Mumbai, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 15+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery at Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai, a NABH-accredited tertiary care centre.
  • Completed advanced training in Deep Brain Stimulation and Functional Neurosurgery at King's College Hospital, London, in February 2018.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Brain Tumor Removal and Resection
  • Pituitary Tumor Surgery
  • Brain Aneurysm Clipping
  • Endoscopic Brain Surgery
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
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Neurosurgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Dr. Kushal Bhatia

Dr. Kushal Bhatia

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery), FSNVI (Fellowship in Stroke & NeuroVascular Interventions)
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgery · Neurosurgeon
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, India14+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 14+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
  • Currently serving as Consultant Neurosurgeon in the Neurosurgery Department at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.
  • Served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, contributing to surgical training and academic research.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Skull Base Tumor Surgery
  • Craniotomy
  • Brain Aneurysm Clipping
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Surgery
  • Epilepsy Surgery
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Neurosurgeon Experience: 14+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospital
Dr. Dharav Kheradia

Dr. Dharav Kheradia

MBBS, MD (Radiology), Fellowship in Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiology
Consultant — Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiologist · Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiologist
Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai, India13+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 13+ years of experience in Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiologist
  • Consultant, Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiology, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai — Present
  • Specialist practice at Wockhardt Hospitals, South Mumbai and Mumbai Central locations
Expertise & Procedures
  • Intracranial aneurysm coiling
  • Arteriovenous malformation embolization
  • Mechanical thrombectomy
  • Carotid artery stenting
  • Flow diverter placement
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Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiologist Experience: 13+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Wockhardt Hospital
Dr. Mayur Gharat

Dr. Mayur Gharat

MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery)
Consultant Neurosurgeon & Interventional Neurology Specialist · Neurosurgeon
Gleneagles Hospital, Parel Mumbai, India13+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 13+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
  • Currently serving as Consultant Neurosurgeon and Interventional Neurology Specialist at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.
  • Established practice as a Hybrid Neurosurgeon performing both open and endovascular procedures across brain, spine, and vascular neurology.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Endoscopic Brain Surgery
  • Craniotomy
  • Brain Aneurysm Clipping
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Surgery
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Neurosurgeon Experience: 13+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospital, Parel
Dr. Naren Nayak

Dr. Naren Nayak

MBBS, MS, MCh (Neurosurgery), Fellowship in Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery · Neurosurgeon
Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai Mumbai, India11+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 11+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
  • Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery — Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai (current role).
  • Co-founded the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Program at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, in 2015, alongside Dr. Pankaj Agarwal, successfully treating patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Craniotomy
  • Acoustic Neuroma / Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery
  • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
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Neurosurgeon Experience: 11+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Manish Baldia

Dr. Manish Baldia

MBBS, MCh (Neurosurgery) — Master of Chirurgiae in Neurosurgery
Consultant Functional Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgery · Neurosurgeon
Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 10+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
  • Currently serving as Consultant Functional Neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery at Wockhardt Hospitals, South Mumbai – Mumbai Central.
  • Has treated over 3,500 patients across a range of complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions over a 10+ year career.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Craniotomy
  • Microvascular Decompression (for Trigeminal Neuralgia)
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
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Neurosurgeon Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Wockhardt Hospital

How we selected these doctors

A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Neurosurgery in Mumbai, India. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.

Leading Hospitals for Neurosurgery in Mumbai, India

Wockhardt Hospital🇮🇳 Mumbai, India
Starting from$4,500

Wockhardt Hospital

Est. 2014 NABH · JCI
NeurosurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors here
4.4
30 reviews
350+
Beds
12+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Dharav KheradiaDr. Manish Baldia
Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, India
Starting from$4,500

Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)

Est. 1996 NABH · JCI
NeurosurgeryLiver TransplantCardiac SurgeryOrthopedics
5+
Doctors here
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Dattatray MazumdarDr. Kushal BhatiaDr. Naren Nayak
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How to Select the Best Doctor for Neurosurgery in Mumbai, India?

Choosing the right neurosurgery surgeon is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:

Experience and Expertise

Look for a surgeon with a strong track record in neurosurgery specifically, not just general surgery. Years of listed experience — shown on every profile below — is a reasonable starting point.

Specialization

Neurosurgery covers a wide range of procedures, from routine endoscopic work to complex organ transplants. Check that the doctor's listed procedures (see "Procedures in neurosurgery" below) actually match the treatment you need.

Hospital Affiliation

The hospital matters as much as the surgeon. Look for an accredited centre with a dedicated gastroenterology/HPB (hepatopancreatobiliary) unit, ICU support, and experience treating international patients — see "Hospitals where these doctors operate" below.

Communication and Second Opinions

You should be able to get clear answers about your case before committing to travel. Ask for a written second opinion on your reports, in a language you're comfortable in, before you decide.

Transparent Costs

Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — surgeon's fee, hospital charges and stay — before you travel, so there are no surprises once treatment begins. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.

How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Doctor for Neurosurgery in Mumbai, India

Discover the Top Doctors for Neurosurgery in Mumbai, India

This page lists 10 neurosurgery specialists across 3 hospitals in Mumbai, India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.

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Share your medical reports with us on WhatsApp or email. Our medical team reviews them and comes back with a recommended doctor, hospital and treatment plan for your case.

Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs

We provide a single, itemised quote covering the doctor's fee, hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.

Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination

Once you choose a doctor, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking near the hospital, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.

On-the-Ground and Language Support

A dedicated, language-speaking companion can accompany you to appointments, and our team stays in touch after you return home to check on your recovery.

Curious what treatment might cost for your case? Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about Neurosurgery in Mumbai, India

How many neurosurgery doctors are listed in Mumbai, India?
10 doctors are currently listed in our Mumbai, India directory for neurosurgery.
How do you choose which neurosurgery doctors to list?
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Neurosurgery in Mumbai, India. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
Can I compare the listed neurosurgery doctors before booking?
Yes. Review each profile's listed experience, qualifications, procedures and hospital affiliation, then discuss your reports and options with a qualified doctor before making a decision.
Do the listed doctors treat patients from outside India?
International-patient availability can differ by doctor and hospital. Contact the care team to confirm language support, appointment timing and whether the doctor can review your reports remotely.
Can I request a second opinion from a doctor on this page?
You can ask for a records review or second opinion through the enquiry form. The doctor must assess your reports and history before giving advice; this page is not a diagnosis.
What does neurosurgery care usually involve?
Neurosurgery covers different diagnoses and treatments. Your care plan may include consultation, investigations, treatment and follow-up, depending on your individual needs.
Who should consider seeing a neurosurgery specialist?
A referral or consultation may be appropriate when symptoms, a diagnosis or a test result requires this specialty's expertise. Suitability and urgency should be assessed by a qualified clinician.
What records should I bring to a neurosurgery consultation?
Bring relevant scans, laboratory results, pathology, medication details and previous treatment notes. The hospital or doctor can confirm what is needed for your specific appointment.
How long does neurosurgery treatment or recovery take?
Timing depends on the diagnosis, treatment approach and your health. Ask the treating team for a personalised schedule rather than relying on a general estimate.
What alternatives or risks should I discuss with a neurosurgery specialist?
Ask about the risks, expected benefits and non-surgical or alternative options relevant to your diagnosis. These questions require a patient-specific clinical assessment.
How much does neurosurgery treatment cost in Mumbai, India?
Cost varies by procedure, hospital, city and individual case. Published patient guides on this site put typical India treatment costs at roughly 60–80% less than equivalent care in the US, UK or Gulf. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
Are there neurosurgery doctors listed in other India cities?
See the "Doctors in other cities" links on this page for the full India list.
What can change the cost of neurosurgery treatment?
The diagnosis, treatment approach, hospital, investigations, medicines, length of stay and any additional care can affect the final quote. Request an itemised estimate after records review.
What should international patients send before travelling for neurosurgery care?
Send relevant reports, scans, pathology results, medication details and a clear medical history for review. The care team can then ask the hospital what additional information is required.
Can GAF Healthcare help international patients coordinate care?
Our coordination team can explain the next steps and available support, including appointment communication and travel planning. Visa, transport and accommodation arrangements depend on the confirmed care plan.
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