Dr. Sandeep Vaishya
About the Doctor
Dr Sandeep Vaishya is a brain and spine surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. At FMRI (Fortis Memorial Research Institute), Gurugram, India, he is Executive Director & HOD – Neurosurgery. According to Fortis, he ranks among the world's foremost surgeons for brachial plexus (shoulder nerve) injuries. Fortis also ranks him among South Asia's foremost for Gamma Knife surgery.
He specialises in keyhole and scan-guided brain surgery. He removes brain tumours, including those at the base of the skull. He also does functional neurosurgery, which treats movement and nerve disorders. He operates on the spine and on nerves in the arms and legs.
His degrees are MBBS, MS (General Surgery) and MCh (Neurosurgery). He has taught neurosurgery at AIIMS, New Delhi. Mayo Clinic, USA, awarded him the Sundt Fellowship. At NSI 2001 he won the Herbert Krause Medal for best paper in neuro-oncology (brain tumour research).
Medwell can book a consultation with Dr Vaishya for you. We give you a free quote, book your appointment and arrange your visa letter, flights and hotel. We reply within 24 hours and keep your details private. He decides if a treatment suits you after reading your reports.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Brachial Plexus Surgery
Surgery for injuries to the nerves supplying the arm. - Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Focused radiation treatment for selected brain conditions. - Brain and Skull Base Tumour Surgery
Surgery for intracranial tumours, including skull base tumours. - Minimally Invasive and Image-Guided Neurosurgery
Smaller-access brain and spine operations using image guidance. - Functional Neurosurgery
Surgery for movement and other functional disorders. - Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Operations on the spine and peripheral nerves.
Qualifications
- MBBS
Gold Medal in medical school - MS (General Surgery)
- MCh (Neurosurgery)
- Sundt Fellowship
Mayo Clinic, USA
Work Experience
- Executive Director & HOD – Neurosurgery
Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram - Faculty, Department of Neurosurgery
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr Sandeep Vaishya?
Dr Sandeep Vaishya is a neurosurgeon and Executive Director & HOD – Neurosurgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, India. He has 30+ years of experience, was neurosurgery faculty at AIIMS, New Delhi, and received the Sundt Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, USA.
Does Dr Sandeep Vaishya perform Gamma Knife surgery?
Yes, Dr Sandeep Vaishya's official Fortis profile describes him as one of the foremost surgeons in South Asia for Gamma Knife surgery. Whether Gamma Knife radiosurgery suits a particular brain condition is decided after he reviews the patient's MRI and other reports at FMRI, Gurugram.
Does Dr Sandeep Vaishya treat brachial plexus injuries?
Yes, Dr Sandeep Vaishya is described on his official profile as one of the foremost surgeons in the world for brachial plexus injuries, which affect the nerves supplying the shoulder, arm and hand. He treats these injuries at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, after assessing each case.
What languages does Dr Sandeep Vaishya speak?
Dr Sandeep Vaishya consults in English and Hindi. Patients who prefer another language, such as Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, so that the consultation, test results and treatment plan are explained clearly. Simply tell the Medwell team your preferred language when you share your medical reports.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr Sandeep Vaishya?
International patients can book a consultation with Dr Sandeep Vaishya at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram through Medwell. Share your medical reports and Medwell replies within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation personalised quote, books the hospital appointment and helps with the visa invitation letter, flights, a hotel near the hospital and airport pickup. Dr Vaishya confirms whether a treatment is suitable after reviewing your reports.