Dr. Hitesh Garg
About the Doctor
Dr. Hitesh Garg is a spine surgeon with more than 15 years of experience. He leads spine surgery at Artemis Hospital in Gurugram, India, as Head of Ortho Spine Surgery. He has done over 5,000 spine operations. Over 2,500 were spinal fusions (joining bones to make the spine stable), such as TLIF and ACDF. About 1,000 corrected a curved spine (scoliosis and kyphosis). He has also fitted 300 artificial discs in the neck and lower back.
His special interests are keyhole spine surgery and surgery that keeps the spine moving. He also operates on the neck and where the skull meets the neck. During surgery he uses nerve monitoring, O-arm scans, navigation and an operating microscope. Patients have come to him from over 50 countries. Among them are Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya, Sudan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
He studied medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi. His MS (Orthopaedics) is from KEM Hospital and Seth G S Medical College, Mumbai. In the USA, he trained in spine surgery at Yale University. He also trained in children's spine surgery at Shriners Hospitals for Children. His awards include the Atal Swasthya Bhushan Samman 2019.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Spinal Fusion Surgery
TLIF, ALIF, DLIF, PLIF and ACDF fusion procedures for degenerative spine disease. - Scoliosis and Kyphosis Correction
Deformity correction, including growing rods and motion-preserving surgery for scoliosis. - Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical and lumbar disc replacement to preserve spinal movement. - Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Keyhole spine procedures, kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty. - Cervical and Cranio-vertebral Surgery
Occipito-cervical and C1–C2 surgery for complex neck conditions. - Spinal Tumours and Trauma
Surgery for spinal tumours, fractures and spinal infections.
Qualifications
- MBBS
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi - MS (Orthopaedics)
KEM Hospital and Seth G S Medical College, Mumbai - Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Yale University, USA - Fellowship in Paediatric Spine
Shriners Hospitals for Children, USA - Joint Replacement Fellowship
AIIMS, New Delhi
Work Experience
- Head – Ortho Spine Surgery
Artemis Hospital, Gurugram - Spine Surgery Fellowship
Yale University, USA - Paediatric Spine Fellowship
Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Hitesh Garg?
Dr. Hitesh Garg is Head of Ortho Spine Surgery at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, India, with more than 15 years of experience in spine surgery. He trained at AIIMS New Delhi, KEM Hospital Mumbai, Yale University and Shriners Hospitals for Children in the USA, and has more than 5,000 spine surgeries to his credit, including spinal fusions, disc replacements and scoliosis correction.
Does Dr. Hitesh Garg perform scoliosis surgery in India?
Yes. Dr. Hitesh Garg has performed more than 1,000 deformity correction procedures for scoliosis and kyphosis at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram and earlier centres. His work includes growing rods for children and motion-preserving surgery for degenerative scoliosis. Whether surgery is needed, and which technique suits you, is decided after he reviews your X-rays, MRI and clinical history.
What spine procedures does Dr. Hitesh Garg perform?
Dr. Hitesh Garg performs spinal fusions (TLIF, ALIF, DLIF, PLIF), cervical and lumbar artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spine surgery, kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty, C1–C2 and occipito-cervical surgery, spinal tumour and trauma surgery, and pain procedures such as epidural blocks, radiofrequency ablation and spinal cord stimulators.
Has Dr. Hitesh Garg treated international patients?
Yes. According to his official Artemis profile, Dr. Hitesh Garg has operated on patients from more than 50 countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
What languages does Dr. Hitesh Garg speak?
Dr. Hitesh Garg consults in English and Hindi, and also Punjabi. Patients who prefer another language, for example Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, so that nothing is lost during the consultation at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr. Hitesh Garg?
International patients can book a consultation with Dr. Hitesh Garg at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram through Medwell. Share your medical reports and Medwell will reply within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation personalised quote, arrange the appointment and help with your visa invitation letter, flights, hotel near the hospital and airport pickup. Dr. Hitesh Garg confirms whether spine surgery is suitable after reviewing your reports.