11 neurosurgery specialists in our India network are listed for discectomy (spine surgery), across 5 cities (Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai), at 7 hospitals, with 9–42 years of listed experience among them.
This page lists the neurosurgery doctors in our directory for discectomy (spine surgery) in India, drawn from hospitals including Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Medicover Hospitals, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills and others. Doctors are listed across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.
GAF Healthcare currently lists 11 neurosurgery specialists for discectomy (spine surgery) across 7 hospitals in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, with 9–42 years of listed experience. Treatment costs vary by hospital, surgeon and individual case, with a typical hospital stay of 3–5 days.
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FeaturedDr. M. Anbuselvam
- 42+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Spine Surgery
- Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Rela Hospital, Chennai — Current
- Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Chennai — November 2014 to January 2021
- Spine Surgery
- Brain Tumour Surgery
- Meningioma Surgery
- Craniotomy
- Cavernoma Surgery
Dr. M. Vijaya Saradhi
- 29+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Spine Surgery
- Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Yashoda Hospitals Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad — current role
- Head of the Department of Neurosurgery, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad — held over a distinguished tenure from 1995 to 2024
- Spine Surgery
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Skull Base Tumor Surgery
- Pituitary Tumor Surgery
- Brain Aneurysm Clipping
Dr. Arul K
- 27+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Spine Surgery
- Currently serving as Associate Consultant in Neurosurgery at Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, one of South India's leading multi-specialty hospitals.
- Has practised neurosurgery across India and Sri Lanka, gaining wide clinical exposure to diverse patient populations and case complexities.
- Spine Surgery
- Brain Tumour Surgery
- Skull Base Tumour Surgery
- CP Angle Tumour Surgery
- Acoustic Neuroma / Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery
Dr. B G Ratnam
- 25+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Spine Surgery
- Currently serving as Consultant Neurosurgeon at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — a leading tertiary care neurosurgical centre.
- Affiliated with Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, contributing to its neurosurgery and spine surgery programmes.
- Spine Surgery
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Glioma Surgery (Low and High Grade)
- Skull Base Tumor Surgery
- Craniotomy
Dr. Anand V K
- 20+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
- Performs Spine Surgery
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery at Medicover Hospitals, Bengaluru.
- Previously associated with Narayana Hrudayalaya (NH Whitefield and HSR branches), Bengaluru, contributing to complex neurosurgical care at one of India's leading hospital networks.
- Spine Surgery
- Brain Aneurysm Clipping
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Surgery
- Cavernoma Surgery
- Glioma Surgery
Dr. Kushal Bhatia
- 14+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Spine Surgery
- 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.
- Spine Surgery
- Skull Base Tumor Surgery
- Craniotomy
- Brain Aneurysm Clipping
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Surgery
Dr. Muralidharan Vetrivel
- 14+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Spine Surgery
- Consultant, Neurosurgery — Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai
- Consultant, Neurosurgery — Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai
- Spine Surgery
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Glioma Surgery
- Meningioma Surgery
- Acoustic Neuroma / Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery
Dr. Mayur Gharat
- 13+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Spine Surgery
- 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.
- Spine Surgery
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Endoscopic Brain Surgery
- Craniotomy
- Brain Aneurysm Clipping
Dr. Naren Nayak
- 11+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Spine Surgery
- 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.
- Spine Surgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Craniotomy
- Acoustic Neuroma / Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery
Dr. Debnath Dwaipayan
- 10+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Spine Surgery
- Currently practicing as Neurosurgery Specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
- Has built over 10 years of clinical experience focusing on complex brain and spine surgical conditions.
- Spine Surgery
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Glioma Surgery
- Meningioma Surgery
- Pituitary Tumor Surgery
Dr. Abhinav Agrahari
- 9+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Spine Surgery
- Currently serving as Associate Consultant, Neuro and Spine Surgery, at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi.
- Built over 9 years of clinical experience managing complex neurological and spinal conditions in both adult and pediatric patients.
- Spine Surgery
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Endoscopic Brain Surgery
- Craniotomy
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Surgery
What is Discectomy (Spine Surgery)?
Removal of herniated disc material pressing on a nerve root. Microscopic methods allow patients to walk the very next day.
Who may be considered?
Discectomy (Spine Surgery) may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
The exact approach, preparation, and aftercare plan are selected after a specialist reviews the patient's records, diagnosis, and treatment goals.
Standard treatment pathway
Case dependentThe exact approach, preparation, and aftercare plan are selected after a specialist reviews the patient's records, diagnosis, and treatment goals.
Comprehensive Investigations
Required investigations vary with the patient's diagnosis, medical history, treatment approach, and hospital protocol. Our team confirms the appropriate checklist after reviewing the clinical records.
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Stay in India
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Clinical assessment and treatment planning, as confirmed in the personalised plan
- The procedure and hospital services specifically listed in the confirmed package
Usually Not Included
- Travel, accommodation, visa, and other non-clinical services unless explicitly included in the quote
- Additional investigations or treatment outside the confirmed plan
Recovery and follow-up
Recovery and follow-up vary by procedure and individual health. Your treating team should provide personalised instructions before and after travel.
Risks
Risks vary by procedure and individual health. Ask the surgeon to explain the risks specific to you before deciding.
Alternatives
Non-surgical options or other procedures may be available depending on the diagnosis. Discuss the alternatives, risks and benefits with a qualified specialist.
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How we selected these doctors
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Neurosurgery and their profile names discectomy (spine surgery) (or a matching term) among the procedures they perform. 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.
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Leading Hospitals for Discectomy (Spine Surgery) in India
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🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, India
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaDoctors in specific cities
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How GAF Healthcare selects doctors
Doctors may be included when they meet relevant criteria for discectomy (spine surgery). This is a transparent listing methodology, not a clinical recommendation or paid ranking:
Relevant specialty
neurosurgery expertise is mapped from the doctor's listed specialty and profile information.
Procedure relevance
discectomy (spine surgery) is listed among the doctor's procedures or areas of expertise, using matching terms where appropriate.
Hospital affiliation
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