Dr. Ashok Hande

Neurosurgical Areas Treated:

• Brain Tumors (gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary tumors, acoustic neuromas)
• Spinal Disorders (disc prolapse, spinal tumors, spinal injuries, spondylosis)
• Neurovascular Conditions (aneurysms, AVMs, hemorrhages)
• Head and Spinal Trauma
• Degenerative spine conditions
• Pediatric neurosurgical disorders
• Hydrocephalus and congenital anomalies

Sub-specialties:

• Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery
• Micro-neurosurgery
• Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
• Functional Neurosurgery

Advanced Procedures Performed:

• Navigated brain tumor excision and stereotactic surgery
• Skull base and pituitary tumor removal
• Spinal instrumentation and fusion
• Aneurysm clipping and AVM resection
• Endoscopic and keyhole brain surgery
• Pediatric hydrocephalus correction

Current & Past Hospital Affiliations:

• Current: Director of Neurosurgery, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi 
• Previous Positions: Consultant/Professor at KEM, Jaslok, Lilavati, MGM, Sahyadri Hospitals; Visiting Consultant at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune

Academic & Research Roles:

• Faculty and Speaker at national and international neurosurgery conferences
• Trainer for residents and young neurosurgeons
• Research contributor in neuro-oncology and minimally invasive techniques

Key Achievements & Contributions:

• Performed over 7,000 neurosurgical procedures
• Pioneered minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques in the region
• Recognized mentor and teacher for aspiring neurosurgeons

National & International Honors:

• Felicitated by Neurological Society of India and regional medical boards

Publications:

• Authored/co-authored articles in reputed national and international journals on brain, spine, and vascular neurosurgery

Clinical Trials Participation:

• Contributor to research protocols on neuro-oncology and vascular neurosurgery

Notable Cases Handled:

• Removal of rare and complex acoustic neuromas with full functional recovery
• Successful management of pediatric brain tumors with minimal complications
• Lifesaving spine surgery enabling full mobility in trauma victims

Patient Testimonials:

• “Dr. Hande combines surgical brilliance with a truly caring approach.”
• “After a complicated spine surgery, my life is back to normal, all thanks to Dr. Ashok Hande.”
• “His expertise in pediatric neurosurgery gave us hope and results for our child.”

• Patient-Focused Care: Strong emphasis on patient education, shared decision-making, and individualized treatments
• Innovation: Early adopter of neuronavigation, minimally invasive surgical tools, and the latest neuroimaging techniques
• Holistic Care: Comprehensive pre- and post-operative care for the best long-term outcomes