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Dr. Chander M Malhothra

General Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Chander M Malhothra

Senior Consultant

25+ years of experience
MBBS, MCh, MS
- India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Chander M Malhothra

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma, Metastasis)
    • Pituitary Tumours
    • Cerebral Aneurysms & Vascular Malformations
    • Craniosynostosis (Paediatric)
    • Epilepsy (Surgical Management)
    • Spinal Cord Tumours & Injuries
    • Cervico-medullary Junction Anomalies
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Brain Infections (Abscess, Empyema)

    Sub-specialties

    • Skull Base & Pituitary Neurosurgery (Transnasal/Transsphenoidal): Expert in transoral and transnaso-sphenoidal approaches for pituitary and skull base tumours — a key subspecialty distinguishing him as one of the more experienced pituitary neurosurgeons in New Delhi.
    • Spinal Instrumentation & Anterior Spine Surgery: Specialist in anterior approaches to the spine and complex spinal instrumentation — sought by patients with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar pathology requiring complex reconstruction in India.
    • Neuro-trauma & ICP Management: Expert in intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring and neurosurgical management of head injuries — offering evidence-based neuro-trauma care at Apollo, New Delhi.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Craniotomy for Brain Tumour Removal
    • Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery (Microscopic)
    • Transoral / Transnaso-sphenoidal Approaches (Skull Base)
    • Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping
    • Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
    • Spinal Instrumentation (Posterior Fixation)
    • Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt for Hydrocephalus
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Co-ordination)
    • ICP Monitoring & Decompressive Craniectomy
    • Epilepsy Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS (Hons / Gold Medal) — King George Medical College (KGMC), University of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — 1981
    • MS — General Surgery — King George Medical College (KGMC), University of Lucknow — 1985
    • MCh — Neurosurgery — King George Medical College (KGMC), University of Lucknow — 1988

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Advanced training in Spinal Instrumentation, ICP Monitoring, and Anterior Spine Approaches
    • Training in Transoral and Transnaso-sphenoidal procedures for skull base and pituitary surgery

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Delhi Medical Council (DMC) Registration
    • Member — Neurological Society of India (NSI)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon — Present (20+ years at Apollo)

    Past Affiliations

    • Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi — Senior Consultant & Clinical Coordinator, Department of Neurosurgery (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Multiple national and international publications in neurosurgery
    • Active participation in NSI and national neurosurgery conferences

    Key Achievements

    • 2,000+ neurosurgical operations performed at Batra Hospital and Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
    • MBBS awarded with Honours (Gold Medal) — KGMC Lucknow
    • 33+ years of neurosurgery experience, including 20+ years at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
    • Special expertise in transoral/transnaso-sphenoidal and anterior spine approaches — relatively uncommon subspecialties in India

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