Dr. Puneet Girdhar
About the Doctor
Dr. Puneet Girdhar is a spine surgeon with 18+ years' experience. He works in New Delhi, India, at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital. He chairs its Max Institute of Robotics and Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery. The hospital says he has done over 15,000 spine operations.
He treats neck and back problems using keyhole methods. He was one of the early surgeons to combine robotics and navigation for precise spine surgery. He treats slipped discs and stenosis (a narrow spinal canal) through a camera or microscope. He straightens spinal curves with nerve monitoring. For spine fractures, he does kyphoplasty (filling a broken bone with cement) and keyhole fixation. He works with other teams on spine tumours and infections. He also eases pain without surgery, using nerve blocks, facet injections and radiofrequency ablation.
His degrees are MBBS, MS and M.Ch (Orthopaedics). In Cardiff, UK, the University Hospital of Wales gave him spine fellowship training. He learned MITLIF (keyhole spinal fusion) at Singapore General Hospital. He trained in joint surface replacement in Püttlingen, Germany. Denver Health, Colorado, USA, hosted his AO trauma fellowship.
He belongs to AO Spine International and the European and North American spine societies. He is also in the Association of Spine Surgeons of India. He teaches at keyhole spine workshops in India and abroad. Medwell can book your consultation.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Endoscopic and microscopic keyhole surgery for disc herniation and spinal stenosis. - Robotic Navigation Spine Surgery
Robot and navigation-guided precision spine operations. - Spinal Deformity Correction
Scoliosis and deformity surgery with multimodal neuromonitoring. - Spinal Fractures
Kyphoplasty and keyhole stabilisation. - Spinal Tumours & Infections
Multidisciplinary management. - Spinal Pain Management
Nerve blocks, facet blocks and radiofrequency ablation.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS
- M.Ch (Orthopaedics)
- Spine Fellowship
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom - Clinical & Bioskills Training on MITLIF
Singapore General Hospital, Singapore - Articular Surface Arthroplasty Fellowship
Knappschaftskrankenhaus, Püttlingen, Germany - AO Trauma Fellowship
Denver Health, Colorado, USA
Work Experience
- Chairman & Head – Ortho Spine Surgery, Centre for Minimal Invasive and Robotic Spine Surgery
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi • Present
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Puneet Girdhar?
Dr. Puneet Girdhar is Chairman of the Max Institute of Robotics and Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India, with more than 18 years of experience. The hospital states he has performed over 15,000 spinal surgeries.
Does Dr. Puneet Girdhar perform robotic spine surgery?
Yes. Dr. Puneet Girdhar performs robotic navigation-guided precision spine surgery and is described by BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital as one of the pioneers of this approach. Whether robotic surgery is suitable is decided after the surgeon reviews your MRI, CT scans and symptoms.
What is keyhole surgery for a slipped disc with Dr. Puneet Girdhar?
Dr. Puneet Girdhar treats disc herniation (slipped disc) and spinal stenosis with endoscopic or microscopic keyhole surgery, including minimally invasive lumbar discectomy. Smaller incisions are used than in open surgery; the surgeon confirms if it suits your case. International patients can arrange this consultation through Medwell.
Does Dr. Puneet Girdhar offer non-surgical spine treatment?
Yes. Dr. Puneet Girdhar offers spinal pain management including nerve root blocks, facet injections and radiofrequency ablation at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital. These may be considered before or instead of surgery, depending on the diagnosis. Medwell can help international patients book this consultation.
What languages does Dr. Puneet Girdhar speak?
Dr. Puneet Girdhar sees patients in English and Hindi. If you are more comfortable in another language, for example Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, you can ask Medwell to arrange an interpreter when you book, so nothing is lost in translation during your appointment at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Puneet Girdhar from outside India?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Puneet Girdhar from outside India through Medwell. Send your latest reports and Medwell replies within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation personalised quote for BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Medwell arranges the consultation and supports you with the visa invitation letter, travel, a hotel near the hospital and help during and after treatment. Your information is kept confidential.