Dr. Shekhar Chirmade

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Shekhar Chirmade

Consultant

25+ years of experience

DNB, MBBS, MCh, MS
Ashoka Medicover Hospitals Nashik - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Shekhar Chirmade

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma, Pituitary Adenoma, Acoustic Neuroma)
    • Spine Tumours
    • Lumbar Disc Herniation / Slipped Disc
    • Cervical Disc Disease & Cervical Myelopathy
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Stroke (Surgical Indications)
    • Brain Trauma / Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Hydrocephalus (Shunt Indications)
    • CSF Rhinorrhoea
    • Epilepsy (Surgical)
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Multiple Sclerosis (Neurosurgical Aspects)
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
    • Paediatric Neurosurgical Conditions
    • Functional Neurosurgical Conditions (DBS Indications)
    • Migraine & Fibromyalgia (Surgical Aspects)
    • Chronic Back Pain

    Sub-specialties

    • Brain & Spine Tumour Surgery (incl. Endoscopic Pituitary): Comprehensive surgical management of brain and spine tumours, including endoscopic surgery for pituitary tumours — a leading Neurosurgeon specialist in Nashik / North Maharashtra, India for international patients with 7000+ brain surgeries to his credit.
    • Spine Surgery — Microdiscectomy, XLIF & Spinal Fusion: Comprehensive spine surgery including Lumbar / Cervical Microdiscectomy, Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF) and modern decompression surgery.
    • Functional, Paediatric & Critical Neurosurgery: Specialised in Deep Brain Stimulation, Cyber-Knife Cranial Radiosurgery, paediatric neurosurgery, peripheral neurosurgery and neuro critical care — relevant for international patients researching the best neurosurgeon in India.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Brain Tumour Surgery
    • Endoscopic Pituitary Tumour Surgery
    • Spine Tumour Surgery
    • Lumbar Microdiscectomy
    • Cervical Microdiscectomy
    • Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
    • Spinal Fusion
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt
    • CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery
    • Cyber-Knife Cranial Radiosurgery
    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
    • Vagus Nerve Stimulation
    • Dekompressor Discectomy
    • Trauma Neurosurgery (TBI)
    • Paediatric Neurosurgery
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    • Neuro Critical Care
    • Surgery for Epilepsy
    • Multiple Sclerosis Treatment (Neurosurgical Aspects)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — University of Pune (B.J. Medical College, Pune), 1990
    • MS (General Surgery) — B.J. Medical College, Pune, 1993
    • MCh (Neurosurgery) — Sion Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, University of Mumbai, 2000
    • DNB (Neurosurgery) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 1998

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialised training in Endoscopic Surgery for Pituitary Tumours
    • Specialised training in Brain and Spine Tumour Surgery
    • Specialised training in Microdiscectomy and Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
    • Specialised training in Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt and CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair
    • Specialised training in Cyber-Knife Cranial Radiosurgery
    • Specialised training in Deep Brain Stimulation
    • Specialised training in Neuro Critical Care
    • Brief Lecturer tenure — B.J. Medical College, Pune (1998)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Maharashtra Medical Council Registration
    • Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Nashik Member
    • Neurological Society of India (NSI) — Member
    • Neurosurgeons Association of India — Member
    • Congress of Neurological Surgery (CNS), USA — Member
    • Neurotrauma Society of India — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Consultant Neurosurgeon — Ashoka Medicover Hospitals, Indira Nagar, Wadala Road, Sawata Mali Road, Parab Nagar, Nashik – 422009 / 422209, Maharashtra, India (Present, since July 2018)

    Past Affiliations

    • Suyash Hospital, Nashik — Consultant Neurosurgeon (1998–2018)
    • Lifeline Hospital, Nashik — Consultant Neurosurgeon (1998–2018)
    • B.J. Medical College, Pune — Lecturer (briefly, 1998)
    • Sion Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, University of Mumbai — MCh Neurosurgery Trainee (until 2000)
    • National Board of Examinations, New Delhi — DNB Neurosurgery Trainee (until 1998)
    • B.J. Medical College, Pune — MS (General Surgery) Trainee (until 1993)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Active member of Neurological Society of India
    • Active member of Neurosurgeons Association of India
    • Active member of Congress of Neurological Surgery (CNS), USA — international academic involvement
    • Active member of Neurotrauma Society of India
    • Active in patient education on brain and spine surgery

    Key Achievements

    • 27+ years of experience in Neurosurgery
    • 7000+ brain surgeries performed
    • Senior Consultant at Ashoka Medicover Hospitals — a 350-bed tertiary care centre with European-standard healthcare facilities, the first of its kind in Nashik / North Maharashtra
    • Sion LTMC and B.J. Medical College Pune-trained — two of India's premier medical institutions
    • Member of Congress of Neurological Surgery (CNS), USA — international academic involvement

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