Dr. Sanjay Vhora

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Sanjay Vhora

Director

36+ years of experience

MBBS, MCh, MS
Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Sanjay Vhora

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Gliomas, Meningiomas, Metastases)
    • Cerebral Aneurysms & Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
    • Skull Base Tumours
    • Cervical & Lumbar Disc Herniation
    • Spinal Cord Tumours
    • Acute Spinal Cord Injury
    • Pediatric Neurosurgical Disorders
    • Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Cerebrovascular Disease
    • Neuro Trauma & Head Injuries

    Sub-specialties

    • Microscopic & Stereotactic Neurosurgery: Microsurgical brain and spine procedures using CT/MRI-guided stereotactic technology — making him a sought-after neurosurgery specialist in Pune India for international patients seeking the best neurosurgeon in India.
    • Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery: Aneurysm clipping, AVM resection and complex skull base tumour surgery.
    • Neuro Endoscopy & Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Minimally invasive endoscopic procedures for brain and spine pathology, plus radiosurgery.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Microscopic Brain Tumour Resection
    • CT/MRI-Guided Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping & AVM Resection
    • Skull Base Surgery
    • Neuro Endoscopy
    • Cervical & Lumbar Disc Replacement Surgery
    • Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Epilepsy Surgery
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
    • Peripheral Neurosurgery
    • Coronary Bypass / Vascular Surgical Co-Management

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS, B.J. Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, India, 1984
    • MS (General Surgery), University of Poona, Pune, India, 1987 (1st Rank with Distinction)
    • MCh (Neurosurgery), Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai, India, 1991 (1st Rank)

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Senior Clinical Assistant under Prof. Dr. S.N. Bhagwati, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai (2 years)
    • Monbusho Scholarship, Government of Japan — Department of Neurosurgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan (3 years)
    • Senior Registrar in Neurosurgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Manchester, England (3 years)
    • Advanced training in Microscopic Neurosurgery, CT/MRI-guided Stereotactic Neurosurgery, Neuro Endoscopy, Vascular Surgery, Endoscopic Spinal Surgery and Radiosurgery

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Maharashtra Medical Council Registration (Reg. No. 55791)
    • Honorary Membership, Neurosurgery Department, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan (since 18 April 1994)
    • Neurological Society of India (NSI) – Life Member
    • Indian Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery (ISCVS) – Life Member
    • Indian Medical Association (IMA), Pune – Life Member
    • Society of Emergency Medicine India – Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Pune, India — Director of Neurosurgery, Trauma Unit and EMS, and Chairman & Founder Director of Neuro Trauma Unit, Present
    • B.J. Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, India — Professor & Head of Department, Neurosurgery, Present
    • Vhora's Clinic, Mukund Nagar, Pune, India — Private Practice

    Past Affiliations

    • Royal Preston Hospital, Manchester, England — Senior Registrar in Neurosurgery (3 years)
    • Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan — Monbusho Scholar, Department of Neurosurgery (3 years)
    • Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, India — Senior Clinical Assistant under Prof. Dr. S.N. Bhagwati (2 years)
    • District Hospital Primary Health Care — Internship (1983–1984)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor and Head of Department of Neurosurgery, B.J. Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital, Pune — guides MCh and DNB residents
    • Core Committee Member, YASHDA Pune (Disaster Management)
    • Advisor Member, Pune Heart Brigade
    • Active speaker at national and international neurosurgery conferences

    Key Achievements

    • 10,000+ neurosurgical procedures personally performed
    • 1st Rank with Distinction in MS Surgery (Late Dr. G.P. Apte Memorial Prize, Late Dr. G.M. Phadke Prize, Dr. S.R. Joglekar Prize, 1990)
    • 1st Rank in MCh Neurosurgery, J.J. Group of Hospitals
    • Bharat Gaurav Award (2002) and multiple international service commendations
    • Honorary Membership of the Neurosurgery Department, Shinshu University, Japan

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