Dr. Sandeep Vaishya

About Doctor

Dr. Sandeep Vaishya is one of India’s leading neurosurgeons with over 17 years of experience. He has successfully performed more than 15,000 surgeries and treated patients from over 110 countries. 

Dr. Vaishya specializes in intracranial tumor surgery, skull base tumors, deep brain stimulation surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, functional neurosurgery, minimally invasive and image-guided neurosurgery, and spinal surgery.

He is globally recognized for his expertise in brachial plexus injuries and is a leading figure in South Asia for Gamma Knife Surgery. 

Dr. Vaishya received the prestigious Herbert Krause Medal for the Best Paper in Neuro-Oncology. 

His exceptional achievements include being featured in the Limca Book of Records for the successful removal of the largest meningomyelocele, and he gained international recognition for performing a life-changing surgery on a child with the largest head, featured in Netflix's documentary "Rooting for Roona" and on the Discovery Channel.

Dr. Sandeep Vaishya's calm and patient communication style ensures that even complex procedures are clearly explained to patients. His empathetic approach helps them feel comfortable, valued, and confident throughout their treatment journey.

Medical Qualifications

• MCh (Neurosurgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
• MS (General Surgery), G.R. Medical College.
• MBBS, G.R. Medical College.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Director, at Fortis Memorial Research Institute.
• Senior Consultant, at Max Super Specialty Hospital.
• Professor, at (AIIMS).

Career Highlights

• Dr. Vaishya is a world leader in brachial plexus injuries and a top expert in South Asia for Gamma Knife Surgery.
• Featured in the Limca Book of Records for successfully removing the largest meningomyelocele.
• Gained international recognition for a life-changing surgery on a child with the largest head, as featured in Netflix's documentary "Rooting for Roona" and the Discovery Channel.
• Performed over 15,000 successful surgeries, treating patients from over 110 countries.
• Expertise in various neurosurgical procedures, including intracranial tumor surgery, deep brain stimulation, skull base tumors, and spinal surgery.

Research and Fellowships

• Membership: Neurological Society of India.
• Membership: International Leksell Gamma Knife Society.
• Membership: Indian Society of Paediatric Neurosurgery.
• Membership: Indian Society of Skull Base Surgery.
• Membership: South Asian Association of Neurosurgeons.
• Membership: Executive - Indian Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.
• Membership: International Gamma Knife Society.
• Membership: Indian Society of Spinal Neurosurgeons.
• Membership: Neurotrauma Society of India.
• Membership: Treasurer - Indian Society for Peripheral Nerve Surgery.
• Membership: Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
• Membership: Life - Mayo Alumni Association.
• Fellowship: Mayo Clinic.

Awards and Recoginition

• Dr. Sandeep Vaishya won Gold Medal in College of Medicine for academic achievement.
• Lifetime Membership Award from the Mayo Alumni Association.
• Awarded the prestigious Herbert Krause Medal for the Best Paper in Neuro-Oncology.
• Honored with the Dr. Majeed Memorial Oration in Karachi for his outstanding work in neurosurgery.
• He has authored more than 200 publications in international journals and co-edited an internationally recognized textbook on spine surgery.