P.D Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai – India
About Dr. Abhay M. Nene
Dr. Abhay M. Nene is one of Mumbai, India's most respected Spine Surgeons, with 28+ years of experience and international fellowships in the USA, UK, Germany, Singapore and Argentina. He is a National Chairman of AO Spine India and was named AOSpine Educator of the Year 2018.
- 28+ years of experience in spine surgery
- Triple international fellowship — ISSLS (Cleveland), SRS Scholarship (Argentina), ASSI-Dartmouth (USA)
- AOSpine Educator of the Year 2018
- National Chairman — AO Spine India
- Spine Surgeon for Olympic Gold Quest, India
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — T. N. Medical College, University of Bombay, 1995
- MS (Orthopaedics) — Seth G. S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, University of Bombay, 1998
Fellowships & Special Training
- International ISSLS Spine Fellow Award — International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, May 2002
- Scoliosis Research Society Scholarship — Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 2004
- ASSI-Dartmouth Spine Fellowship — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, New Hampshire, USA, September 2006
- Spine Foundation Fellowship
- Clinical Fellowship in Spine Surgery — Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai
- Additional training in Spine Surgery — Germany, UK and Singapore
Certifications & Accreditations
- Maharashtra Medical Council / Medical Council of India Registration
- AO Spine India — National Chairman
- Indian Orthopaedic Association — Life Member
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India — Life Member
- Bombay Spine Club — Secretary
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Scoliosis (Adult and Paediatric)
- Spinal Deformities (Kyphosis, Kyphoscoliosis)
- Spinal Tumours
- Spinal Tuberculosis
- Spinal Infections
- Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
- Herniated / Slipped Disc
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Cervical Spondylosis & Myelopathy
- Congenital Scoliosis & Atlanto-Axial Subluxation
- Early Onset Spinal Deformity
- Occipito-Cervical Junction Disorders
Sub-specialties
- Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity Correction: SRS-Scholar-trained; adult and paediatric scoliosis correction, growing rod surgeries and rib expansion — a leading scoliosis and deformity correction spine surgeon in Mumbai, India.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Endoscopic and microdiscectomy, nucleoplasty, vertebroplasty, thoracoscopy.
- Complex Spine Reconstruction: Spinal tumour reconstructions, osteoporotic fracture reconstruction, occipito-cervical and cervical spine instrumentation.
- Paediatric Spine Surgery: Honorary Paediatric Spine Surgeon at B.J. Wadia Children's Hospital, Mumbai.
- Computer-Navigated & Disc Replacement Surgery: Contemporary image-guided spine surgery and artificial disc replacement.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Scoliosis Correction Surgery
- Growing Rod Surgery (Paediatric Scoliosis)
- Rib Expansion Surgery
- Computer-Navigated Spine Surgery
- Artificial Disc Replacement
- Spinal Tumour Reconstruction
- Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
- Endoscopic Discectomy
- Microdiscectomy
- Nucleoplasty
- Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery
- Cervical Spine Instrumentation
- Occipito-Cervical Spine Surgery
- Spinal Fusion Surgery (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
- Reconstructive Surgery for Osteoporotic Fractures
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Bandra, Mumbai — Consultant Spinal Surgeon (Present)
- Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant Spine Surgeon (Present)
- P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre / Hinduja Healthcare Surgical, Mumbai — Consultant Spine Surgeon (Present)
- Wockhardt Hospitals, South Mumbai — Senior Consultant, Spine Surgery (Present)
- Apollo Hospitals / Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai — Senior Consultant, Spine Surgery (Present)
- B. J. Wadia Children's Hospital, Mumbai — Honorary Paediatric Spine Surgeon (Present)
- WeAreSpine, Mumbai — Lead Consultant Spine Surgeon (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre — Early orthopaedic career
- P. D. Hinduja Hospital (FNB Spine Surgery) — Consultant, Spine Surgery (2009 onward)
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant Spine Surgeon (past)
- Surya Hospital, Mumbai — Visiting Spine Surgeon (past)
- Saifee Hospital, Mumbai — Visiting Spine Surgeon (past)
Academic & Research Roles
- National Chairman — AO Spine India
- Secretary — Bombay Spine Club
- Spine Surgeon for Olympic Gold Quest, India
- Faculty and Convener — WIROC Global, 56th Annual Conference of the Bombay Orthopaedic Society
- Extensive teaching faculty at international spine conferences and fellowships
- Author of two textbooks on spine surgery
Key Achievements
- 28+ years of spine surgery experience
- AOSpine Educator of the Year 2018
- Triple international fellowships (USA, Argentina, USA) in spine surgery
- Author of the ASSI Textbook of Spinal Infections & Trauma and Jaypee Textbook of Orthopaedics & Traumatology (2008)
- Best Poster Award, ASSICON 2017 — "Tuberculous Spondylodiscitis with Coexistent Multiple Myeloma"
- Invited speaker at scores of global spine conferences
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- AOSpine Educator of the Year 2018
- International ISSLS Spine Fellow Award — Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 2002
- Scoliosis Research Society Scholarship — Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2004
- ASSI-Dartmouth Spine Fellowship — New Hampshire, USA, 2006
- Best Poster Award — ASSICON 2017
Professional Memberships
- AO Spine India — National Chairman
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- Indian Orthopaedic Association
- Bombay Spine Club — Secretary
- International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS)
- Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Patil S, Nene AM. "Predictors of kyphotic deformity in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a radiological study." European Spine Journal. 2014 July.
- Patil SS, Mohite S, Varma R, Bhojraj SY, Nene AM. "Non-surgical management of cord compression in tuberculosis: a series of surprises." Asian Spine Journal. 2014 Jun;8(3):315–321.
- Patil S, Rawall S, Singh D, Mohan K, Nagad P, Shial B, Pawar U, Nene A. "Surgical patterns in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures." European Spine Journal. 2013 Apr;22(4):883–891.
- Nagad P, Rawall S, Kundnani V, Mohan K, Patil S, Nene A. "Postvertebroplasty instability." Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. 2012 April;16:387–393.
- Mohan K, Rawall S, Pawar U, Sadani M, Nagad P, Nene A, et al. "Drug resistance patterns in 111 cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis–spine." European Spine Journal. 2012 January.
- Rawall S, Mohan K, Nagad P, Sabnis A, Pawar U, Nene A. "Role of 'low-cost Indian implants' in our practice: our experience with 1,572 pedicle screws." European Spine Journal. 2011 July.
- Nene A, Pawar U. "Tuberculosis of the spine: 2011 update." ArgoSpine News & Journal. 2011;23(3).
- Pawar UM, Kundnani V, Nene A. "Major Vessel Injury With Cage Migration — Surgical Complication in Spondylodiscitis." Spine. 2010;35(14):E663–E666.
- Author — ASSI Textbook of Spinal Infections & Trauma; Textbook of Orthopedics & Traumatology, Jaypee, 2008.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Scoliosis and paediatric spinal deformity correction
- Spinal tuberculosis and drug-resistant Koch's disease
- Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures
- Computer-navigated and minimally invasive spine surgery
- Low-cost spine implant outcomes in India
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Spine Surgery Consultation | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 | $24 – $60 |
| Microdiscectomy | ₹2,00,000 – ₹3,50,000 | $2,400 – $4,200 |
| Endoscopic Discectomy | ₹2,50,000 – ₹4,50,000 | $3,000 – $5,400 |
| Lumbar Spinal Fusion | ₹4,00,000 – ₹7,50,000 | $4,800 – $9,000 |
| Cervical Spine Surgery | ₹3,50,000 – ₹6,50,000 | $4,200 – $7,800 |
| Scoliosis Correction Surgery | ₹6,50,000 – ₹15,00,000 | $7,800 – $18,000 |
| Spinal Tumour Resection | ₹4,50,000 – ₹9,00,000 | $5,400 – $10,800 |
| Artificial Disc Replacement | ₹5,00,000 – ₹9,50,000 | $6,000 – $11,400 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Abhay M. Nene use in Spine Surgeon treatment?
Dr. Abhay M. Nene uses advanced techniques including computer-navigated spine surgery, minimally invasive endoscopic discectomy, growing rod scoliosis correction, artificial disc replacement, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, complex spinal tumour reconstruction and paediatric deformity correction — delivering world-class spine care in Mumbai, India. Virtual consultations are available for international patients.
2. What conditions does Dr. Abhay M. Nene specialize in treating?
Dr. Abhay M. Nene specialises in scoliosis and spinal deformities, spinal tumours, spinal tuberculosis and infections, osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, cervical myelopathy, early-onset paediatric scoliosis and congenital spinal anomalies — making him among the best spine surgeons in Mumbai, India for international patients.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Abhay M. Nene?
Appointments with Dr. Abhay M. Nene can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Abhay M. Nene?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Abhay M. Nene, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. Abhay M. Nene offer second opinions for Spine Surgeon cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert spine surgeon and scoliosis specialist in Mumbai, India.
