Dr Sandeep Vaishya

DR. SANDEEP VAISHYA

MBBS, MS, MCH (Neurosurgery)
Fellowship Sundt & Mayo Clinic, USA
HOD & Executive Director 

Department of Neurosurgery FMRI

Conditions

Acoustic Neuroma

Acoustic Neuroma

Acoustic neuroma (also known as vestibular schwannoma) is a non-cancerous tumor that

Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS)

Acute Ischemic Stroke

An Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked,

Brachial Plexus Injury

Brachial Plexus Injury

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves responsible for sending signals from the spine to the

Brain Aneurysm

Brain Aneurysm

Brain Aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of an artery in the brain. This can

Brain AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation)

Brain AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation)

Brain Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels connecting

Brain Lymphoma

Brain Lymphoma

Brain lymphoma, also known as primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), is a rare

Brain Tumors

Brain Tumor

Brain tumors refer to abnormal growths of cells in the brain. These can either be benign (non-

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the hand and arm, causing

Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Cervical spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal in the cervical (neck) region.

Chondrosarcoma

Chondrosarcoma

Chondrosarcoma is a cancer that originates in cartilage cells, often affecting the bones. Unlike

Chordoma

Chordoma

Chordoma is a rare type of bone cancer that typically occurs in the spine and skull base. It

Colloid Cyst

Colloid Cyst

Colloid Cyst is a slow-growing, benign (non-cancerous) tumor located in the third ventricle of

Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis is a condition characterized by the premature fusion of one or more cranial

CSF leak (Cerebrospinal fluid leak)

CSF leak (Cerebrospinal fluid leak)

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks occur when the protective fluid surrounding the brain and spinal

Disc Bulge

Disc Bulge

A disc bulge, often referred to as a herniated disc or bulging disc, occurs when the soft center

Dural arteriovenous fistulas

Dural arteriovenous fistulas

Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) are abnormal connections between arteries and veins in

Dystonia

Dystonia

Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by sustained muscle contractions,

Ependymal Tumors

Ependymal Tumors

Ependymal tumors are a type of brain tumor that originates from ependymal cells, which line

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal

Esthesioneuroblastoma

Esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare and aggressive tumor that originates from the olfactory

Germ Cell Tumors

Germ Cell Tumors

Germ cell tumors are a type of cancer that originates from germ cells, which are responsible for

Giant Cell Tumor

Giant Cell Tumor

Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) is a rare, usually benign bone tumor that primarily affects the long

Glioblastoma

Glioblastoma

Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is one of the most aggressive

Glioma

Glioma

Glioma is a type of tumor that arises from glial cells in the brain or spine. Glial cells play a

Gliosarcoma

Gliosarcoma

Gliosarcoma is a rare and aggressive type of brain tumor that arises from glial cells, which

Head and neck cancers

Head and neck cancers

Head and neck cancers encompass a range of malignancies that arise in the tissues

Hemangiopericytoma

Hemangiopericytoma

Hemangiopericytoma is a rare vascular tumor that arises from pericytes, the

Herniated Disc or slip disc

Herniated Disc or slip disc

herniated disc, also known as a slip disc, occurs when the soft inner gel of the

Lymphoma

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, a crucial 

Medulloblastoma

Medulloblastoma

Medulloblastoma is a malignant brain tumor that primarily affects children but can

Meningioma

Meningioma

Meningioma is a type of tumor that arises from the meninges, the protective layers 

Myelomeningocele

Myelomeningocele

Myelomeningocele is one of the most severe forms of spina bifida, characterized

Neurofibroma

Neurofibroma

Neurofibromas are benign tumors that develop on nerves, primarily caused

Osteoma

Osteoma

Osteoma is a benign bone tumor that typically occurs in the skull and facial bones.

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Parkinson's disease

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement

Pituitary Adenoma

Pituitary Adenoma

Pituitary adenoma is a benign tumor that arises from the pituitary gland, a small gland located

Schwannoma

Schwannoma

Schwannoma, also known as neurilemmoma, is a benign tumor that arises from 

Sciatica

Sciatica

Sciatica refers to the pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs 

Spina bifida

Spina bifida

Spina Bifida is a congenital defect that occurs when the spine and surrounding

Spinal cord lymphoma

Spinal cord lymphoma

Spinal cord lymphoma is a rare type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system

Spinal fracture

Spinal fracture

A spinal fracture refers to a break in one or more vertebrae of the spine. 

Spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a medical condition characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal,

Vertebral tumor

Vertebral tumor

Vertebral tumors, also known as spinal tumors, are abnormal growths that develop

Hirayama Disease

Hirayama Disease

Hirayama Disease, also known as Hirayama syndrome, is a rare neurological disorder

Choroid plexus tumors

Choroid plexus tumors

Choroid Plexus Tumors (CPTs) are rare brain tumors that arise from the choroid plexus

Embryonal tumors

Embryonal tumors

Embryonal tumors are rare but aggressive cancers that primarily affect young children, 

Pineal tumors

Pineal tumors

Pineal tumors are rare, abnormal growths located in the pineal gland, a small organ in

Nerve tumors

Nerve tumors

Nerve tumors, also known as peripheral nerve sheath tumors, are abnormal growths

Pituitary tumors

Pituitary tumors

The pituitary gland, often referred to as the “master gland,” is located at the base of the

Anaplastic astrocytomas

Anaplastic astrocytomas

Anaplastic astrocytomas are rare and aggressive brain tumors that arise from astrocytes,

Meningiomas

Meningiomas

Meningiomas are tumors that develop in the meninges—the protective membranes 

CNS lymphomas

CNS lymphomas.

CNS lymphomas are a form of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system and

Oligodendrogliomas

Oligodendrogliomas.

Oligodendrogliomas are a rare type of brain tumor that originate from 

Ependymoma

Ependymoma

Ependymoma is a type of tumor that originates from ependymal cells, which line the

Low-grade astrocytoma

Low-grade astrocytoma

Low-grade astrocytoma is a slow-growing brain tumor that arises from astrocytes,

Sarcomas

Sarcomas

Sarcomas are a type of cancer that originates in the body’s connective tissues,

Astrocytomas

Astrocytomas

Astrocytomas are a type of brain tumor that arises from astrocytes, star-shaped cells

Vascular tumors

Vascular tumors

Vascular tumors are abnormal growths formed from blood vessels or lymphatic vessels.

Craniopharyngioma

Craniopharyngioma

Craniopharyngioma is a rare, non-cancerous tumor that develops near the pituitary 

Arteriovenous malformations (AVM)

Arteriovenous malformations (AVM)

Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) are abnormal tangles of blood

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition where one vertebra slips forward over the one

Pseudarthrosis

Pseudarthrosis

Pseudarthrosis occurs when bones fail to heal after an injury or surgical fusion, forming

Radiculopathy

Radiculopathy

Radiculopathy is a condition caused by the compression or irritation of spinal

Foraminal Stenosis

Foraminal Stenosis

Foraminal stenosis is a medical condition characterized by the narrowing of the 

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