Qualification and Experience
Dr. Sandeep Vaishya is an internationally reputed neurosurgeon based in the NCR region with more than 22 years of experience. He is currently working as Executive Direction, Neurosurgery at Fortis Research Institute, Gurugram, India. Dr. Vaishya has completed his MBBS from G R Medical College, Gwalior. Later, from the same institute, he completed his MS in General Surgery. Dr. Sandeep was awarded an advanced degree in M.Ch. in neurosurgery by AIIMS Delhi. Before Fortis, he was providing his services as Head of neurosurgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket, New Delhi. Dr. Sandeep was also a Professor at AIIMS, New Delhi.
Contribution to Medical Science
Dr. Sandeep is one of those few neurosurgeons in the world who has expertise in performing surgery for brachial plexus injuries. He is also a renowned surgeon in South East Asia for Gamma Knife Surgery. He is the recipient of the Herbert Krause Medal and was also been awarded Sundt Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, USA. Dr. Sandeep is highly specialized in Minimal Invasive and Image-Guided Neurosurgery, Intracranial Tumor Surgery including skull base tumors, Functional Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, and Peripheral Nerve Surgery. A number of research papers of Dr. Sandeep have been published and he received Life Membership Award from Mayo Alumni Association.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis as well as surgical treatment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as congenital anomalies, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, or degenerative diseases of the spine. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Sandeep Vaishya treats:
- Ependymomas
- Brain Cancers
- Glioma
- Oligodendrogliomas
- Brain Tumor – Glioblastoma
- Hydrocephalus
- Disc Desiccation
- Csf Obstruction
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
- Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Disc Bulge
- Huntington’s Disease
- Congenital Spine Disorders
- Spinal Tumor
- Dementia
- Brain Infection
- Disc Herniation
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Fractured Vertebra
- Spinal Stenosis
- Traumatic Head Injury
- Vertebral Tumors
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Chronic Depression
- Scoliosis
- Vertebral Hemangioma
- Slip Disc
- Vertebral Osteoporosis
- Brain Abscess
- High Intracranial Pressure
- Disc Degeneration
- Tremors
- Aneurysm
- Meningiomas
- Astrocytoma
- Herniated Disc
- Achondroplasia
- Meningioma
- Spondylolisthesis
- Cerebral Edema
- Paget’S Disease
- Disc Disease
- Vertebral Compression Fractures
- Pinched Nerve
- Disc Pain
- Spinal Arthritis
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Mixed Gliomas
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Brain Tumor
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- Dystonia
Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
Neurological conditions produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. You should never ignore any such symptoms because these may lead to severe results if left unaddressed. Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below.
- Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
- Sleep problems
- Fatigue
- Stiffness in the low back area
- Prominent scalp veins
- Unusually large head size
- Drowsiness
- Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
- Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
- Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
- Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
- Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg, or feet
- Rapidly increasing head circumference
- restricting range of motion
- Memory problems
- Seizures
- Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
- Nausea or vomiting
- Moderate to severe pain in the lower back, buttock, and down your leg
The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.
Operating Hours of Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
If you wish to see Dr. Sandeep Vaishya in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. You should confirm the doctorâs availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.
Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr. Sandeep Vaishya has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::
- Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
- Kyphoplasty
- Laminectomy
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Brain Tumour Treatment
- Craniotomy
- Microdiscectomy
- Spinal Fusion
- Deep Brain Stimulation
With a rich experience in neurosurgery and a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.
Qualification
- MBBS
- MS
- MCh (Neuro)
Past Experiences
- Neurosurgery, Head of Department- Max Institute of Neuroscience, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, 2006
- Neurosurgery, Additional Professor- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
MEMBERSHIPS (12)
- Member – Neurological Society of India
- Member – International Leksell Gamma Knife Society
- Member – Indian Society of Paediatric Neurosurgery
- Member – Indian Society of Skull Base Surgery
- Member – South Asian Association of Neurosurgeons
- Member – Executive – Indian Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
- Member – International Gamma Knife Society
- Member – Indian Society of Spinal Neurosurgeons
- Member – Neurotrauma Society of India
- Member – Treasurer – Indian Society for Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Member – Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- Member – Life – Mayo Alumni Association
