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About Dr. Deepu Banerji
Dr. Deepu Banerji is one of India’s most accomplished and senior neurosurgeons, widely recognised for his expertise in managing complex cranial and spinal disorders. With over four decades of clinical experience, he has held leadership positions at premier institutions such as NIMHANS (Bengaluru), SGPGIMS (Lucknow), and Jaslok Hospital (Mumbai). Internationally trained, minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Deepu Banerji was honoured as a Sugita Fellow at Nagoya University, Japan, where he advanced his skills in microneurosurgery and skull base techniques. Throughout his distinguished brain tumour surgery career, neurosurgeon Dr. Deepu Banerji has performed more than 8,000 brain and spine surgeries, including procedures for brain tumours, vascular malformations, spinal cord tumours, craniovertebral anomalies, and functional neurosurgery. His minimally invasive spine surgery, precision-driven approach, combined with a deep commitment to patient-centred care, makes him a trusted name in neurosurgery across India and beyond. He is also a respected academic, contributing to national neurosurgical guidelines, authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications, and mentoring the next generation of neurosurgeons.
Qualifications & Credentials
- Honorary Member – Society of Neurosurgeons of South Africa, International Society for Pituitary Surgeons
Areas of Expertise
- Brain & skull-base tumours (pituitary, glioma, acoustic neuroma)
- Vascular disorders (aneurysms, AVMs)
- Spinal tumours & degenerative spine conditions
- Pediatric neurosurgical disorders
- Neurotrauma
- Endoscopic & microsurgical skull-base procedures
- Minimally invasive spine surgery & instrumentation
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Neuro-oncology
- Endoscopic pituitary and skull-base tumour resections
- Minimally invasive spine decompression & fusion techniques
- Microvascular aneurysm clipping and vascular malformation surgeries
- Pediatric neurosurgical procedures, including congenital anomalies
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Deepu Banerji can be consulted
Patient Success Stories & Testimonials
- Successfully removed a deeply located brainstem tumor in a teenage patient using advanced microsurgical techniques.
- Treated complex skull base meningiomas with zero neurological deficits post-surgery.
- Performed minimally invasive spine surgeries on elderly patients with rapid recovery and restored mobility.
- Led a multidisciplinary team in saving a patient with a rare arteriovenous malformation (AVM) via microvascular decompression.
- “Neurosurgeon, Dr. Banerji gave me a second life after removing my brain tumor with incredible precision. His calm confidence gave us hope throughout.”
- “I walked again after spine surgery by Dr. Banerji. He explained the brain tumour surgery process clearly and treated me like family.”
- “My father had trigeminal neuralgia for years—Dr. Banerji’s Skull Base Neurosurgery changed his life overnight. We are forever grateful.”
- “Even after international consultations, it was Dr. Banerji who had the expertise and trust we were looking for.”
Treatment Approach & Philosophy
Treatment Costs
| Procedure | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
| Craniotomy (Brain Tumor Removal) | 3,00,000 - 6,00,000 | 3504 - 7009 |
| Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery | 2,50,000 - 5,00,000 | 2920 - 5841 |
| Spinal Decompression & Fusion Surgery | 2,50,000 - 5,50,000 | 2920 - 6425 |
| Microvascular Decompression (Trigeminal Neuralgia) | 3,00,000 - 5,00,000 | 3504 - 5841 |
| Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) | 2,00,000 - 4,50,000 | 2336 - 5257 |
| VP Shunt Placement (Hydrocephalus) | 1,50,000 - 3,00,000 | 1752 - 3504 |
International Patient Assistance
- Language Support: Multilingual assistance available in English, Hindi, and Bengali to ensure seamless communication throughout the treatment journey.
- Visa & Travel Coordination: A dedicated international desk assists patients with medical visa documentation, airport pickup, hotel bookings, and other travel logistics.
- Virtual Pre-Treatment Consultations: Patients from abroad can schedule online consultations for second opinions or treatment planning before travelling to India.
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