Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai – India
About Dr. Mihir Bapat
Dr. Mihir Bapat is the Director of the Nanavati Max Institute of Spine Surgery at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, with over 27 years of clinical experience and 8,500+ spine surgeries performed. He completed his MBBS (1997), MS (Orthopaedics, 1999), and DNB — all from King Edward Memorial Hospital & Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai University — and received the prestigious Kamarkar Gold Medal (highest in Surgery, 1994) and Pandurangi Award (Best Resident in Orthopaedics, 1996). He was awarded the Scoliosis Research Society Global Outreach Fellowship (1996) and a Visiting Fellowship at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham (2004). He holds International AO Spine faculty status and has 100+ international citations.
- 27+ years of spine surgery experience; 8,500+ surgeries performed
- MBBS (1997), MS Orthopaedics (1999), DNB Orthopaedics (1999) — all from KEM Hospital & Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai University
- Director — Nanavati Max Institute of Spine Surgery, Mumbai
- International AO Spine Faculty; Post-graduate Teacher — Mumbai University
- Awards: Kamarkar Gold Medal (Surgery, 1994); Pandurangi Award (Best Resident Orthopaedics, 1996); Scoliosis Research Society Global Outreach Fellowship; IOACON Award 2005; ASSI Best Clinical Research Paper 2006; SM Tuli Best Case Paper 2012; ASSI-Ingalhalikar Gold Medal Best Clinical Paper 2013; MOA Best Paper 2016
- 100+ international citations; numerous indexed publications
OPD Schedule Of Dr. Mihir Bapat
Consultation Fees Rs. 2000 /-
Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1997
- MS — Orthopaedics — King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1999
- DNB — Orthopaedics & Orthopaedic Surgery — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India, 1999
Fellowships & Special Training
- Scoliosis Research Society Global Outreach Fellowship (1996)
- Visiting Fellow — Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK (2004)
- Johnson and Johnson Annual Travelling Fellowship Programme
- International AO Spine Faculty (ongoing)
- Asia Pacific AO Spine affiliation
Certifications & Accreditations
- Maharashtra Medical Council Registration
- Post-graduate Teacher — Mumbai University
- Diplomate — National Board (DNB) — Orthopaedics
- Member — Bombay Orthopaedic Association (BOS)
- Member — Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
- Member — AO Spine
- Member — Bombay Spine Society
- Member — Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- Member — Bangladesh Spine Society
- Member — Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Disc Prolapse (Cervical & Lumbar)
- Spinal Stenosis
- Scoliosis & Kyphosis (Deformity)
- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
- Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ) Disorders
- Spinal Tuberculosis (TB Spine)
- Spinal Tumours
- Spinal Fractures & Trauma
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
Sub-specialties
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS): Director of the Nanavati Max Institute of Spine Surgery — expert in minimally invasive spine surgery with 8,500+ surgeries. 27 years of focused spine surgical practice with complication rates consistently below industry standards, making Dr. Bapat one of the highest-volume spine surgeons in Mumbai for international patients seeking minimally invasive back surgery in India.
- Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ) Surgery: Specialist in craniovertebral junction disorders (congenital, traumatic, and tumour-related) — a rare sub-speciality requiring advanced neuroanatomical expertise, reflected in his publications in Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica and Spine journal on spinal tuberculosis and cervical spondylosis.
- Scoliosis & Complex Spinal Deformity: Scoliosis Research Society Global Outreach Fellowship (1996) — specialist in complex scoliosis and kyphosis deformity correction, with multiple award-winning publications on surgical decision making in cervical spondylotic myelopathy and spinal deformity.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy & Decompression
- Minimally Invasive TLIF / PLIF / ACDF (Spinal Fusion)
- Microscopic / Endoscopic Disc Surgery
- Scoliosis & Kyphosis Deformity Correction Surgery
- Craniovertebral Junction Surgery
- Spinal Tuberculosis Surgery
- Spinal Tumour Surgery
- Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty (Osteoporotic Fractures)
- Complex Revision Spine Surgery
- Laminoplasty (Cervical Myelopathy)
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West, Mumbai — Director, Nanavati Max Institute of Spine Surgery, Present
Past Affiliations
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant Spine Surgeon (Past)
- Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK — Visiting Fellow (2004)
Academic & Research Roles
- Post-graduate Teacher — Mumbai University (ongoing)
- International AO Spine Faculty
- 100+ international citations; numerous publications in indexed orthopaedic and spine journals
- Scoliosis Research Society Global Outreach Fellowship (1996)
Key Achievements
- 27+ years of spine surgery; 8,500+ surgeries performed
- Director — Nanavati Max Institute of Spine Surgery, Mumbai
- Kamarkar Gold Medal for Highest in Surgery at GS Medical College Mumbai (1994)
- Pandurangi Award for Best Resident in Orthopaedics (1996)
- Scoliosis Research Society Global Outreach Fellowship (1996)
- IOACON Appreciation Award 2005; ASSI Best Clinical Research Paper Award 2006; ASSI Award for Maximum Peer Reviewed Publications 2006; SM Tuli Best Case Paper Award 2012; ASSI-Ingalhalikar Gold Medal Best Clinical Paper 2013; MOA Best Paper Award 2016
- International AO Spine Faculty; 100+ international citations
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Kamarkar Gold Medal — Highest in Surgery, GS Medical College, Mumbai University (1994)
- Pandurangi Award — Best Resident in Orthopaedics (1996)
- Scoliosis Research Society Global Outreach Fellowship (1996)
- IOACON Appreciation Award — Outstanding Work in Spine Surgery (2005)
- Best Clinical Research Paper Award — Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI), 2006
- ASSI Award — Maximum Peer Reviewed Publications (2006)
- SM Tuli Best Case Paper Award — Indian Orthopaedic Association Conference, Mumbai (2012)
- ASSI-Ingalhalikar Gold Medal — Best Clinical Paper (2013)
- MOA (Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association) Best Paper Award (2016)
Professional Memberships
- Bombay Orthopaedic Association (BOS)
- Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
- AO Spine (International AO Faculty)
- Bombay Spine Society
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- Bangladesh Spine Society
- Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Bapat M et al. "Mycotic Aneurysm of the Descending Thoracic Aorta with Intraspinal Extension Causing Paraplegia." Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica. 2002 Oct;73(5):597–600.
- Bapat M et al. "Approach to Tuberculosis of the Cervico-Dorsal Junction: A Classification Based on Clinico-Radiological Criteria." Spine. 2006 Apr 20;31(9):E244–9.
- Chaudhary K, Bapat M, Laheri V. "Spinal Fusion Techniques and Spinal Injuries in Ankylosing Spinal Disorders." Chapter 27 in Spine Infections and Trauma, 1st edition (Jaypee Publishers, India).
- Recovery Patterns in Late Onset Myelopathy. WIROC Best Paper Award Session, Mumbai 2010.
- Surgical Decision Making in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy — Prospective Analysis of 115 Cases. WIROC Best Paper Award Session, Mumbai 2006.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Minimally invasive spine surgery outcomes
- Craniovertebral junction disorders
- Spinal tuberculosis surgical management
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Spine Surgery Consultation | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 | $12 – $30 |
| Minimally Invasive Discectomy (Lumbar/Cervical) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000 | $1,800 – $4,200 |
| Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion (TLIF/ACDF) | ₹2,50,000 – ₹6,00,000 | $3,000 – $7,200 |
| Scoliosis / Complex Deformity Correction | ₹4,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 | $4,800 – $14,400 |
| Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty | ₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000 | $960 – $2,400 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Mihir Bapat use in Spine Surgery treatment?
Dr. Mihir Bapat employs the latest evidence-based tools and minimally invasive techniques relevant to Spine Surgery. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are available to international patients. Contact Cancer Rounds for a detailed technology overview specific to your case.
2. What conditions does Dr. Mihir Bapat specialize in treating?
Dr. Mihir Bapat is a specialist in Spine Surgery, treating a broad spectrum of conditions — including both common presentations and complex, rare cases requiring expert Spine Surgery care.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Mihir Bapat?
Appointments with Dr. Mihir Bapat 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. Mihir Bapat?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Mihir Bapat, 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 provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. Mihir Bapat offer second opinions for Spine Surgery cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Spine Surgery specialist.
