Dr. Sandeep Vaishya

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