Institute of Excellence

Neuro & Spine Surgery

Precision for the Brain. Stability for the Spine. Care for the Whole Person.

The Institute of Excellence – Neuro & Spine Surgery at Amandeep Hospitals is a premier centre for diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system, serving patients from Amritsar, Punjab, J&K and Himachal Pradesh.

Our neurosurgeons and spine specialists provide compassionate, technology-led care for brain tumours, stroke, spinal disorders, epilepsy, dementia and nerve disease — with a multidisciplinary team that stays with you from diagnosis through surgery, rehabilitation and recovery.

Our focus is simple:

To protect neurological function, relieve pain and restore mobility — with the least invasive approach that is right for you.

& Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Brain · Spine

& Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Minimally Invasive Spine
MIS

Minimally Invasive Spine

Dedicated Critical Care
Neuro ICU

Dedicated Critical Care

Integrated Neuro-Rehabilitation
Rehab

Integrated Neuro-Rehabilitation

Neurosurgical team reviewing brain imaging at Amandeep Hospitals

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Stroke & Neuro Emergency

About the Institute

Where Neurological Expertise Meets Advanced Technology

At Amandeep Hospitals, our neurology and spine experts combine accuracy, advanced technology and a multidisciplinary approach to deliver world-class treatment for complex neurological and spinal conditions.

Our specialists collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, pain management experts and critical care teams to develop personalised care plans that ensure comprehensive recovery — not just a completed procedure.

Equipped with modern neuroimaging, high-magnification surgical tools and structured rehabilitation programmes, the Institute focuses on minimising complications, expediting recovery and restoring quality of life.

The Institute brings together:

  • Experienced neurosurgeons and spine surgeons
  • Round-the-clock CT and MRI for stroke and trauma
  • Operating microscope in a dedicated neuro theatre
  • Minimally invasive and endoscopic spine techniques
  • Neuro ICU with continuous neurological monitoring
  • Physiotherapy, speech and swallowing rehabilitation
CT and MRI imaging suite at Amandeep Hospitals

One team. One plan. From the first scan to the last follow-up.

Neurological conditions rarely involve one specialist alone.

Neurosurgeons, neurologists, intensivists, anaesthetists and rehabilitation therapists at Amandeep review complex cases together — so every decision, from imaging to discharge planning, is made with the whole patient in view.

The Amandeep Advantage

More Than an Operation

Successful neuro and spine care depends on accurate diagnosis, the right surgical approach and disciplined recovery. At Amandeep, each of these is built into the Institute.

Accurate Neurodiagnosis

CT, MRI, EEG and nerve conduction studies available in-house, so the diagnosis is established before any treatment decision is made.

Microsurgical Precision

High-magnification operating microscopes and modern instrumentation for brain tumour, aneurysm and complex spine surgery.

Minimally Invasive Spine

Endoscopic and tubular approaches through small incisions — less muscle damage, less pain and earlier walking for suitable patients.

Neuro Critical Care

A dedicated Neuro ICU with ventilator support and continuous neurological monitoring after surgery, stroke or head injury.

Structured Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy, occupational, speech and swallowing therapy planned alongside surgery so recovery starts the moment it safely can.

Conditions We Treat

From Brain Tumours to Slipped Discs

The Institute manages the full spectrum of neurological and spinal disease — emergency and elective, surgical and non-surgical.

01

Brain Tumours

Benign and malignant tumours of the brain and skull base, planned on MRI and CT.

02

Stroke & Brain Haemorrhage

Time-critical stroke pathway with rapid imaging, clot-dissolving therapy and surgical decompression.

03

Head & Spinal Cord Injury

Emergency evacuation of clots and stabilisation after road accidents and falls.

04

Slipped Disc & Sciatica

Nerve compression in the neck and lower back causing radiating pain, numbness or weakness.

05

Canal Stenosis

Narrowing of the lumbar or cervical spinal canal limiting walking distance and balance.

06

Spinal Deformity & Instability

Scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, fractures and degenerative instability requiring stabilisation.

07

Brain Aneurysm & Vascular Disease

Aneurysms and vascular malformations managed with the neurology and imaging teams.

08

Epilepsy & Movement Disorders

EEG-guided seizure management and medical care for Parkinson's and related disorders.

09

Hydrocephalus & Nerve Entrapment

CSF diversion procedures and release surgery for carpal tunnel and other nerve entrapments.

Treatments & Procedures

Surgery Chosen for the Problem — Not the Other Way Round

Every option, from medication and physiotherapy to microsurgery and spinal fixation, is considered before a treatment plan is agreed with you.

Nerve conduction study in progress at Amandeep Hospitals

Brain Tumour Surgery

Microsurgical removal of tumours of the brain and skull base, planned on MRI and CT and followed by oncology review where needed.

Head Injury & Haemorrhage Surgery

Emergency evacuation of clots and decompressive surgery for severe head injury and intracranial bleeding.

Microdiscectomy & Spinal Decompression

Removal of a prolapsed disc or bony narrowing that presses on nerves, relieving sciatica and arm pain.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Endoscopic and tubular approaches through small incisions, with less muscle damage and earlier mobilisation.

Spinal Fusion & Fixation

Screw-and-rod stabilisation for unstable, fractured or degenerated spinal segments and deformity correction.

Hydrocephalus & Shunt Surgery

CSF diversion procedures, including shunts and endoscopic third ventriculostomy.

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Release and repair for entrapment syndromes and nerve injury, including carpal tunnel release.

Acute Stroke Management

Rapid imaging, clot-dissolving treatment for eligible patients and stroke-unit care to limit disability.

Not sure whether you need surgery?

Many spine and nerve problems improve without an operation. A specialist evaluation is the only way to know which path is right for you.

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Technology & Infrastructure

Built for Time-Critical Neurological Care

In neurological illness, minutes matter and millimetres matter. The Institute is equipped so that neither is lost.

Imaging, theatre, intensive care and rehabilitation sit under one roof — so a stroke patient can move from CT to treatment, and a spine patient from theatre to physiotherapy, without delay or transfer.

What supports the clinical team:

  • Round-the-clock CT and MRI imaging
  • Operating microscope in a modular neurosurgical theatre
  • Endoscopic and tubular spine instrumentation
  • Neuro ICU with ventilator and neuro-monitoring
  • EEG and nerve conduction laboratory
  • Stroke-ready emergency department
  • In-house physiotherapy and speech therapy
  • Pain management and orthopaedic support
Stroke-ready emergency and Neuro ICU at Amandeep Hospitals

Technology assists. Surgeons decide.

Imaging and instrumentation give the neurosurgical team better information before and during surgery.

The clinical decision — whether to operate, how, and when — always rests with an experienced specialist who has examined you.

Why Choose Amandeep

Because a Nervous System Cannot Be Replaced

Neurological tissue does not regenerate the way bone or skin does. That is why every element of care at the Institute is designed to protect function first.

  1. 01The right diagnosis
  2. 02The right specialist
  3. 03The right approach
  4. 04The right timing
  5. 05The right rehabilitation
  6. 06The right follow-up

Experienced Neurosurgical Leadership

Senior neurosurgeons and spine surgeons with fellowship training in neuro-oncology, complex spine and endoscopic techniques.

Multidisciplinary by Design

Neurosurgery, neurology, orthopaedics, critical care and rehabilitation work as one team rather than separate departments.

Regional Referral Centre

Patients from across Punjab, J&K and Himachal Pradesh are referred to Amandeep for complex brain and spine care.

Function-First Recovery

Clinical pathways built around early mobilisation, pain control and physiotherapy so patients regain independence sooner.

Your Journey at the Institute

From Your First Consultation to Confident Recovery

Seven coordinated stages — from the first assessment of your symptoms to the day you return to the life you had.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    A neurosurgeon or neurologist evaluates your symptoms, history and neurological examination.

  2. 02

    Neurodiagnosis

    MRI, CT, EEG or nerve studies establish exactly what is causing the problem and where.

  3. 03

    Treatment Planning

    Non-surgical options are considered first; where surgery is needed, the least invasive effective approach is chosen.

  4. 04

    Surgery

    Microsurgical or minimally invasive procedures performed in a dedicated neuro theatre.

  5. 05

    Neuro Critical Care

    Close monitoring in the Neuro ICU where required, with early detection of any complication.

  6. 06

    Rehabilitation

    Physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy tailored to restore strength, movement and function.

  7. 07

    Return to Life

    Structured follow-up until you are back to work, family and the activities that matter to you.

  8. Start at step one.

    Book a consultation and let a specialist assess your symptoms.

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Beyond the Operating Room

We Measure Success in Function Regained

A neurosurgical procedure is successful when it gives a patient their life back.

For one person, that means walking without sciatica. For another, it means returning to work after a brain tumour, speaking clearly again after a stroke, or simply sleeping through the night without nerve pain.

Our approach therefore extends well beyond the operation itself.

Pain Relief

Freedom from the nerve pain that limits daily life.

Mobility

Restoring safe walking, balance and movement.

Independence

Helping patients return to self-care, work and family roles.

Quality of Life

Because the real outcome of neuro care is the life you get back.

Technology With a Human Touch

Advanced Tools in Experienced Hands

It is Surgeon + Technology + Team + Patient.

Neuroimaging and microsurgery provide detail that was unimaginable a generation ago.

Minimally invasive techniques let us reach the problem with less disruption to healthy tissue.

But no scan or instrument can make a clinical judgement.

At Amandeep, advanced technology is placed in the hands of experienced neuro and spine specialists — with one objective:

Safer surgery.Faster recovery.Better lives.
Meet the Team

Our Neuro & Spine Specialists

Neurosurgeons, spine surgeons and neurologists with fellowship training in neuro-oncology, complex spine and endoscopic surgery.

Dr. Ashwarya Aditya Mehra
Neuro & Spine

Dr. Ashwarya Aditya Mehra

Senior Consultant & Head Neuro & Spine Surgery

MBBS, MS, DNB, M.Ch(Neuro Surgery)

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Dr. Abdul Qayoom Khan
Neuro & Spine

Dr. Abdul Qayoom Khan

Senior Consultant & Head - Neuro & Spine Surgeon

MBBS, MS (General Suregry), M.Ch (Neurosurgery)

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Dr. Vasu Jindal
Neuro & Spine

Dr. Vasu Jindal

Fellow Spine Surgery

MBBS, MS (Orthopedics)

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Dr. Uday S Raswan
Neuro & Spine

Dr. Uday S Raswan

Brain and Spine Surgeon, Fellow-Neuro-Oncology (GCRI), Fellow-Complex Spine and Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Australia)

MBBS, MS, MCH (Neuro Surgery)

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Dr. Saran Dhandapani
Neuro & Spine

Dr. Saran Dhandapani

FNB Spine Surgery Fellow

MBBS, MS (Ortho), DNB (Ortho)

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Dr. Anita Sharma
Neuro & Spine

Dr. Anita Sharma

Associate Consultant – Neuro and Spine Surgery

MBBS, MS (General Surgery) and DrNB (Neurosurgery)

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Dr. Hilal Ahmad Ganaie
Neuro & Spine

Dr. Hilal Ahmad Ganaie

HOD Interventional Neurology

MD (Medicine), DM (Neurology) FINR, FINS

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Dr. Jagbir Singh
Neuro & Spine

Dr. Jagbir Singh

Consultant Neurologist

MBBS, MD Medicine, DM Neurology (AIIMS)

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about neurosurgery, spine surgery and what recovery actually looks like.

A neurologist diagnoses and treats neurological disorders such as epilepsy, migraine and Parkinson's disease using non-surgical methods. A neurosurgeon performs surgery on the brain, spine and nervous system. At Amandeep both work together, so you are seen by the right specialist for your condition.

Spine surgery may be considered if you have persistent back or neck pain, weakness, numbness or difficulty walking — especially when caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or instability that has not responded to physiotherapy, medication and other conservative treatment.

Minimally invasive spine surgery uses smaller incisions and disturbs less muscle and tissue than open surgery. For suitable patients this means less post-operative pain, a shorter hospital stay and faster return to activity, with a lower risk of some complications.

Brain tumours, brain haemorrhage and aneurysm, head and spinal cord injury, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spinal deformity and instability, hydrocephalus, and nerve compression syndromes such as sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Spinal fusion joins two or more vertebrae so that they heal into a single, stable segment, usually with screws and rods. It is recommended for instability, fractures, spondylolisthesis, deformity or severe degeneration where decompression alone would leave the spine unstable.

Recovery varies with the procedure and your overall health. Many patients undergoing minimally invasive spine surgery walk within a day and return to light activity in a few weeks; complex brain or fusion surgery may need several weeks to months with structured rehabilitation. Your surgeon will give you a personal timeline.

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Take the First Step Towards Relief

You don't have to live with nerve pain, weakness or the uncertainty of an undiagnosed neurological symptom.

Get evaluated by our neuro and spine specialists and understand which treatment — surgical or non-surgical — is right for you.

Expert Neurosurgical Care.Advanced Technology.Personalised Treatment.
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Protecting function. Restoring life.