Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi – India
About Dr. Ankur Nanda
Dr. Ankur Nanda is an Associate Director and Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon & Chief of Spine Services, Unit V, at Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC), New Delhi, with over 21 years of experience, 3,100+ surgeries, and international fellowships from South Korea, Japan, UK, and Germany — a Gold Medal Best Paper Award winner with 37+ research publications.
- MBBS — B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (2003); MS (Orthopaedics) — Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad (2006); Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — Barunsesang Hospital & Catholic University of Korea, Seoul; Fellowship in Complex Cervical Spine Surgery — Hokkaido University Hospital, Japan; Fellowship in Paediatric Spinal Deformity — Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK; Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery — St. Anna Hospital, Herne, Germany; MBA (Healthcare Management) — Sikkim Manipal University
- 21+ years; 3,100+ spine surgeries; 37+ research publications (ResearchGate); Gold Medal Best Paper Award (49th International Spinal Cord Society, 2010); Academic Excellence Scholarship (1st in MS Orthopaedics)
- Member — Indian Medical Association (IMA), AO Spine, Spinal Cord Society, Delhi Spine Society (DSC), International Spinal Cord Society (SCS)
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Consultation Fees Rs. 1600 /-
Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 2003
- MS (Orthopaedics) — Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 2006 (1st rank — Academic Excellence Scholarship)
Fellowships & Special Training
- Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — Barunsesang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (under Dr. Seungcheol Lee)
- Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Fellowship in Complex Cervical Spine Surgery — Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan (under Dr. Kuniyoshi Abumi)
- Fellowship in Paediatric Spinal Deformity — Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK (under Dr. Michael Grevitt)
- Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery — St. Anna Hospital, Herne, Germany (under Dr. Sebastien Ruetten)
- Fellowship in Deformity & Degenerative Spine Surgery — Stavya Spine Hospital & Research Institute, Ahmedabad
- MBA (Healthcare Management) — Sikkim Manipal University
Certifications & Accreditations
- Delhi Medical Council Registration
- AO Spine — Member
- Spinal Cord Society — Member
- Delhi Spine Society (DSC) — Member
- International Spinal Cord Society (SCS) — Member
- Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Degenerative Spine Disease (Disc Herniation, Spondylosis)
- Sciatica & Back Pain
- Neck Pain & Cervical Spine Disorders
- Spinal Deformity (Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis)
- Spinal Trauma & Fractures
- Spinal Infections (TB of Spine)
- Spinal Tumours
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Osteoporosis (Vertebral Compression Fractures)
Sub-specialties
- Endoscopic & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Germany and Korea-trained endoscopic spine surgeon — a leading endoscopic spine surgeon ISIC New Delhi India for cervical and lumbar disc surgery with minimal recovery time.
- Complex Cervical Spine Surgery: Japan-trained in complex cervical spine procedures including cervical myelopathy, disc replacement, and instrumented fusions — a premier cervical spine surgeon Indian Spinal Injuries Centre Delhi for difficult cervical spine conditions.
- Paediatric Spinal Deformity (Scoliosis): UK-trained in paediatric spinal deformity correction — a dedicated paediatric scoliosis surgeon Delhi India at ISIC for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and complex congenital deformities.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Cervical & Lumbar)
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
- Microdiscectomy
- Spinal Fusion (TLIF, PLIF, ACDF)
- Cervical Disc Replacement (Arthroplasty)
- Scoliosis & Kyphosis Correction
- Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
- Tumour Resection & Spinal Reconstruction
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC), Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India — Associate Director & Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon; Chief, Spine Services, Unit V (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Spine Hospital, Ahmedabad — Consultant Spine Surgeon (2008)
- N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, V.S. Hospital, Ahmedabad — Registrar, Orthopaedics (During MS training)
Academic & Research Roles
- 37+ research publications in national and international spine surgery journals (ResearchGate confirmed)
- Autologous bone marrow transplantation in acute spinal cord injury (ICMR-level research)
- AO Spine Association — active member and contributor
Key Achievements
- 21+ years; 3,100+ spine surgeries
- Gold Medal Best Paper Award — 49th International Spinal Cord Society, New Delhi, 2010
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — 1st in MS Orthopaedics, NHL Municipal Medical College
- 4 international fellowships (South Korea, Japan, UK, Germany)
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Gold Medal Best Paper Award — 49th International Spinal Cord Society / 8th ASCoN, New Delhi, 2010
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — 1st rank, MS Orthopaedics, NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad
Professional Memberships
- AO Spine Association
- Spinal Cord Society
- Delhi Spine Society (DSC)
- International Spinal Cord Society (SCS)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Research & Publications
Selected Publications
- Nanda A, et al. "Morphometric Study of C1 Pedicle and Feasibility Evaluation of C1 Pedicle Screw Placement with a Novel Clinically Relevant Radiological Classification in an Indian Population." (Indexed journal).
- Nanda A, et al. "Dysplastic L5-S1 Spondyloptosis in a 3-Year-Old Child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature." Case Reports in Orthopedics, March 2017.
- Chhabra HS, Sarda K, Arora M, Sharawat R, Singh V, Nanda A, et al. "Autologous bone marrow cell transplantation in acute spinal cord injury — an Indian pilot study." Spinal Cord. 2015.
- Nanda A, et al. "Reliability assessment of AO Spine thoracolumbar spine injury classification system and TLICS for thoracolumbar spine injuries: results of a multicenter study."
- 37+ total publications on ResearchGate (confirmed).
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Spine Consultation | ₹1,600 – ₹2,000 | $19 – $24 |
| Endoscopic Spine Surgery | ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,00,000 | $1,800 – $3,600 |
| Microdiscectomy (MISS) | ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,50,000 | $1,440 – $3,000 |
| Spinal Fusion (TLIF / ACDF) | ₹2,50,000 – ₹5,00,000 | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Scoliosis Correction Surgery | ₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 | $4,800 – $12,000 |
*Indicative estimates only. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Ankur Nanda use?
Dr. Ankur Nanda uses full-endoscopic spine surgery systems (Germany fellowship), minimally invasive spine platforms, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, neuronavigation, and advanced deformity correction implant systems. His 4 international fellowships from South Korea, Japan, UK, and Germany place him among the most internationally trained spine surgeons in New Delhi, India.
2. What conditions does Dr. Ankur Nanda specialise in treating?
He specialises in degenerative spine disease, sciatica, cervical spine disorders, spinal deformity (scoliosis, kyphosis), spinal trauma, infections, tumours, spondylolisthesis, stenosis, and osteoporotic fractures. International patients seeking the best spine surgeon at Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC) New Delhi India frequently consult him.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Ankur Nanda?
Appointments 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. Ankur Nanda?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance 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 including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations.
6. Does Dr. Ankur Nanda offer second opinions for spine surgery cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients wishing to review their spine surgery diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert at ISIC New Delhi, India.
