Jaslok Hospital: Reliable Cancer Care in Mumbai – India
About Dr. Deepu Banerji
Dr. Deepu Banerji is one of India’s most accomplished and senior neurosurgeons, widely recognised for his expertise in managing complex cranial and spinal disorders. With over four decades of clinical experience, he has held leadership positions at premier institutions such as NIMHANS (Bengaluru), SGPGIMS (Lucknow), and Jaslok Hospital (Mumbai). Internationally trained, minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Deepu Banerji was honoured as a Sugita Fellow at Nagoya University, Japan, where he advanced his skills in microneurosurgery and skull base techniques. Throughout his distinguished brain tumour surgery career, neurosurgeon Dr. Deepu Banerji has performed more than 8,000 brain and spine surgeries, including procedures for brain tumours, vascular malformations, spinal cord tumours, craniovertebral anomalies, and functional neurosurgery. His minimally invasive spine surgery, precision-driven approach, combined with a deep commitment to patient-centred care, makes him a trusted name in neurosurgery across India and beyond. He is also a respected academic, contributing to national neurosurgical guidelines, authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications, and mentoring the next generation of neurosurgeons.
Medical Degrees:
Post Graduate Studies: MS (General Surgery) – GSVM Medical College, Kanpur (1983)
Fellowships & Special Training:
Certifications & Memberships:
- Honorary Member – Society of Neurosurgeons of South Africa, International Society for Pituitary Surgeons
Past President – Neurological Society of India (2017), Skull Base Surgery Society of India (2012), Bombay Neuroscience Association (2017–18)
Major Conditions Treated:
- Brain & skull-base tumours (pituitary, glioma, acoustic neuroma)
- Vascular disorders (aneurysms, AVMs)
- Spinal tumours & degenerative spine conditions
- Pediatric neurosurgical disorders
- Neurotrauma
Sub-specialties:
- Endoscopic & microsurgical skull-base procedures
- Minimally invasive spine surgery & instrumentation
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Neuro-oncology
Advanced Procedures Performed:
- Endoscopic pituitary and skull-base tumour resections
- Minimally invasive spine decompression & fusion techniques
- Microvascular aneurysm clipping and vascular malformation surgeries
- Pediatric neurosurgical procedures, including congenital anomalies
Notable Cases Handled:
- Successfully removed a deeply located brainstem tumor in a teenage patient using advanced microsurgical techniques.
- Treated complex skull base meningiomas with zero neurological deficits post-surgery.
- Performed minimally invasive spine surgeries on elderly patients with rapid recovery and restored mobility.
- Led a multidisciplinary team in saving a patient with a rare arteriovenous malformation (AVM) via microvascular decompression.
Patient Testimonials:
- “Neurosurgeon, Dr. Banerji gave me a second life after removing my brain tumor with incredible precision. His calm confidence gave us hope throughout.”
- “I walked again after spine surgery by Dr. Banerji. He explained the brain tumour surgery process clearly and treated me like family.”
- “My father had trigeminal neuralgia for years—Dr. Banerji’s Skull Base Neurosurgery changed his life overnight. We are forever grateful.”
- “Even after international consultations, it was Dr. Banerji who had the expertise and trust we were looking for.”
Patient-Centred Care: Dr. Banerji combines surgical mastery with compassionate communication, guiding patients and families through complex decisions.
Technology & Innovation: He leads in the use of endoscopic skull-base techniques, neuronavigation, minimally invasive spine instrumentation, and pediatric neurosurgery innovations.
| Procedure | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
| Craniotomy (Brain Tumor Removal) | 3,00,000 - 6,00,000 | 3504 - 7009 |
| Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery | 2,50,000 - 5,00,000 | 2920 - 5841 |
| Spinal Decompression & Fusion Surgery | 2,50,000 - 5,50,000 | 2920 - 6425 |
| Microvascular Decompression (Trigeminal Neuralgia) | 3,00,000 - 5,00,000 | 3504 - 5841 |
| Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) | 2,00,000 - 4,50,000 | 2336 - 5257 |
| VP Shunt Placement (Hydrocephalus) | 1,50,000 - 3,00,000 | 1752 - 3504 |
- Language Support: Multilingual assistance available in English, Hindi, and Bengali to ensure seamless communication throughout the treatment journey.
- Visa & Travel Coordination: A dedicated international desk assists patients with medical visa documentation, airport pickup, hotel bookings, and other travel logistics.
- Virtual Pre-Treatment Consultations: Patients from abroad can schedule online consultations for second opinions or treatment planning before travelling to India.
Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai - India
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