Dr. Uday Andar

Neurosurgeon, Paediatric Neurologist, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Uday Andar

Senior Consultant

25+ years of experience

MBBS, MCh, MS
Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Uday Andar

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Paediatric Brain Tumours
    • Craniosynostosis & Craniofacial Anomalies
    • Spinal Dysraphism (Spina Bifida, Tethered Cord)
    • Hydrocephalus (Paediatric)
    • Congenital Scoliosis
    • Cerebral AVMs & Aneurysms
    • Split-Cord Malformations
    • Paediatric Trauma (Head & Spine)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Disorders
    • Peripheral Nerve Conditions (Paediatric)

    Sub-specialties

    • Craniosynostosis & Craniofacial Surgery: Extensive UK training (Great Ormond Street, London) in craniosynostosis correction and craniofacial anomaly management — published textbook chapter on Craniofacial Surgery (India Edition, 2012). Dr. Andar is one of the most experienced craniofacial neurosurgeons in Mumbai.
    • Spinal Dysraphism: Expert in split-cord malformations, spina bifida, and tethered cord — co-authored publication in Pediatric Neurosurgery (1997) on Split-Cord Malformations. Specialised training at Queen Square and Great Ormond Street, London.
    • Cerebrovascular Surgery (Paediatric): Trained at the National Hospital, Queen Square, London in microsurgical excision of cerebral AVMs — presented at the Spanish Neuroscience Society Meeting (1990).

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Craniosynostosis Correction
    • VP Shunt & ETV (Hydrocephalus)
    • Spinal Dysraphism Surgery (Untethering, Spina Bifida)
    • Split-Cord Malformation Correction
    • Paediatric Brain Tumour Resection
    • AVM Surgery (Paediatric)
    • Congenital Scoliosis Surgery
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery (Paediatric)
    • CSF Fistula Repair
    • Micro Neurosurgical Procedures

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Topiwala National Medical College, University of Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1980
    • MS — General Surgery — Topiwala National Medical College, University of Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • MCh — Paediatric Neurosurgery — University of Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1985

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Training — Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital for Paediatric Neurosurgery, London, UK (5 years, post-MCh)
    • Training — National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK (Adult Neurosurgery)
    • Training — Addenbrookes Hospital & Regional Neurosciences Centre, Cambridge, UK
    • Training — Newcastle General Hospital & Regional Neurosciences Centre, UK
    • Visiting Professor — Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK (2001–2011)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Maharashtra Medical Council Registration
    • Member — International Society of Paediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN)
    • Member — Neurological Society of India (NSI)
    • Member — Indian Society of Paediatric Neurosurgery
    • Member — Bombay Neuroscience Association
    • Member — Indian Medical Association (IMA)
    • Member — Mumbai Consultants Association
    • Editorial Board — Indian Journal of Paediatric Neurosurgery

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai — Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Wadia Children's Hospital (Bai Jerbai Wadia), Mumbai — Professor & Academic Head, Paediatric Neurosurgery (2004–Present)
    • Great Ormond Street Hospital, London — Visiting Professor (2001–2011)
    • Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai — Consultant Neurosurgeon (Past)
    • Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant Neurosurgeon (Past)
    • Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai — Consultant Neurosurgeon (Past)
    • KEM Hospital (Nair Hospital), Mumbai — Lecturer Neurosurgery (post-MCh, 2 years)
    • Nair Hospital (T.N. Medical College), Mumbai — Neurosurgeon (Past)
    • Newcastle General Hospital & Regional Neurosciences Centre, UK — Neurosurgeon (Past)
    • Addenbrookes Hospital & Regional Neurosciences Centre, Cambridge, UK — Neurosurgeon (Past)
    • National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK — Neurosurgeon (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor & Academic Head — Paediatric Neurosurgery, Wadia Children's Hospital, Mumbai (since 2004)
    • Visiting Professor — Great Ormond Street Hospital, London (2001–2011)
    • Editorial Board — Indian Journal of Paediatric Neurosurgery
    • Research Advisor — YP2D Lifesciences, India
    • Multiple national and international publications in paediatric neurosurgery journals

    Key Achievements

    • 42+ years of paediatric and adult neurosurgery experience
    • MCh Paediatric Neurosurgery from University of Bombay (1985) — one of India's oldest paediatric neurosurgery qualifications
    • 5 years training at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital + National Hospital Queen Square, London
    • Visiting Professor — Great Ormond Street Hospital, London (2001–2011)
    • Professor & Academic Head — Paediatric Neurosurgery, Wadia Children's Hospital (since 2004)

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