Dr. Praveen Saxena

Spine Surgeon

Dr. Praveen Saxena

Director

years of experience
Graduation, MS
Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Praveen Saxena

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation (Slip Disc)
    • Cervical Disc Disease & Radiculopathy
    • Spinal Canal Stenosis
    • Spondylolisthesis & Spondylosis
    • Vertebral Compression Fractures (Osteoporotic & Traumatic)
    • Spinal Tumours
    • Spinal Infections (Tuberculosis, Pyogenic)
    • Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity
    • Chronic Neck & Low Back Pain

    Sub-specialties

    • Endoscopic & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: AIIMS-trained in endoscopic discectomy, tubular decompression, and MIS TLIF — one of the best minimally invasive spine surgeons in Gujarat for rapid recovery outcomes.
    • Balloon Kyphoplasty & Vertebroplasty: Specialist in percutaneous vertebral augmentation for osteoporotic compression fractures — frequently sought by elderly international patients.
    • Artificial Disc Replacement: Expert in total disc replacement for cervical and lumbar conditions — an advanced option for preservation of spinal motion.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Discectomy, Decompression)
    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS TLIF, MIS PLIF)
    • Microsurgery in Lumbar Spine
    • Balloon Kyphoplasty
    • Dynamic Fixations in Spine
    • Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Osteoporosis Prevention Management
    • Spinal Tumour Resection & Stabilisation
    • Spinal Trauma Surgery (Fracture Fixation)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Maharaja Sayajirao University (Baroda University), Vadodara, Gujarat, India, 1994
    • MS (Orthopaedics) — Baroda Medical College, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India, 1999

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Spine Surgery Fellowship (Medtronics Spine Fellowship) — Apollo Hospital, Chennai, India (with Dr. Sajan Hegde)
    • Advanced Training in Endoscopic Spine Surgery & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS) — AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi, India
    • ISSLS (International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine) — Travelling Spine Fellowship

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Gujarat Medical Council Registration
    • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) — Member
    • Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) — Member
    • Bombay Orthopaedic Society — Member
    • Association of Spine Surgeons of Gujarat — Member
    • Ahmedabad Orthopaedic Association — Member
    • AO Alumni Association, Switzerland — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Apollo Hospitals International Limited, Bhat GIDC Estate, Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad Road, Gandhinagar, Gujarat — Spine Surgeon, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Information not publicly available (additional past affiliations); comprehensive practice at Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad region.

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Active in organising and conducting workshops and courses in spine surgery
    • Multiple research papers and publications in orthopaedic and spine journals

    Key Achievements

    • 24+ years of spine surgery experience
    • Medtronics Spine Fellowship — Apollo Chennai
    • Advanced Endoscopic & MIS Spine training at AIIMS, New Delhi
    • ISSLS Travelling Spine Fellowship

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