Dr Gurneet Singh Sawhney specializes in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, minimally invasive spine, vascular and endovascular procedures, neuroendoscopy, and adult and pediatric brain-spine trauma.
Dr Gurneet Singh Sawhney
Dr Gurneet Singh Sawhney
Consultant - Neuro Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
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Biography
The senior consultant in the neurology and spine surgery department at Fortis hospital, Mulund, is Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney. He has been a physician for more than 17 years and earned a reputation in his area of expertise because to his innovative thinking and skilled practice. His reputation has grown from his commitment to providing patients with exceptional care and surgical results, as well as his efforts to provide patients with personal attention. He has an innovative view of the developing field of neuro and spine surgery technology. Dr. Sawhney completed his MBBS from Terna Medical College in Navi Mumbai. He also completed his MS (General Surgery) and MCh (Neurosurgery) degrees from St John's Medical College and Hospital located in Bengaluru, India.
He trained in Functional Neurosurgery and Epilepsy Neurosurgery in Japan from 2019 to 2020, then picked up a Fellowship in Neuroendoscopy in Jabalpur. After that, he completed a certificate course in Endovascular Neurointervention in Delhi, and another in Pain and Palliative Care at St. John’s Hospital. He’s published extensively and received several respected awards for his work.
His expertise covers a lot: functional neurosurgery—including epilepsy surgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS)—as well as stereotactic neurosurgery. He handles neuro-oncology, taking care of all types of brain tumors, both malignant and benign, in adults and kids. He’s skilled in neuroendoscopy, minimally invasive spine surgery, and vascular neurosurgery—everything from stroke surgery and brain hemorrhage to aneurysms, AV malformations, and both endovascular and open procedures. He also manages complex brain and spine trauma.
Experience
Education
- Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney completed his MBBS from Terna Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, in 2003.
- He obtained MS (General Surgery) degree from St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore.
- He completed his MCh (Neurosurgery) from St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, in 2014.
- Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney received a Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery from Japan.
- He gained a Fellowship in Epilepsy Surgery from Japan.
- He achieved a Fellowship in neuroendoscopy.
Work Experience:
- Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney currently practices at Fortis Hospital in Mulund West, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital in Vashi, and Neurolife Brain & Spine Clinic in Mulund West.
- Under the direction of Professor Sugano from Juntendo University in Japan, he completed his Fellowship in Epilepsy Surgery in March 2020.
- Under the supervision of Prof. Taira from Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan, he received his Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery in February 2020.
- Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney completed Neuroendoscopy Fellowship in the 16th Neuroendoscopy Fellowship Program, Jabalpur, 2017.
- He served as consultant and head of the neurosurgery department at the City Care Trust Hospital, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, 2016 - 2017.
- He served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at St. John’s Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, 2015 - 2016.
- Senior Residency Neurosurgery, St. John’s Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, 2014 - 2015.
- Junior Residency Neurosurgery, St. John’s Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, 2010 - 2011.
- As an assistant professor at St. John's Medical College Bangalore, Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney mentored and trained budding MBBS students, nurses, paramedics, general surgeons, and neurosurgeons to meet the needs of the most recent breakthroughs in techniques and technology.
Memberships
- NSSI - Neurosurgical Society of India
- Neurological Society of India
- Midwest Chapter of Neurological Surgeons
- Bombay Neurosciences Association
- Association of Medical Consultants
- IMA Mulund
- Medical Council of India (MCI)
Medical Problems
For which Dr Gurneet Singh Sawhney can be consulted
Medical Procedures
Performed by Dr Gurneet Singh Sawhney
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS)
- Vascular Neurosurgery
- Aneurysm
- AVM Surgery
- Parkinson’s Treatment
- Seizure Treatment
- Brain Haemorrhage Treatment
- Blood Clot Brain Surgery
- CyberKnife Treatment
- Stroke Treatment
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Cerebral Angioplasty
- Cerebral or Brain Aneurysm Treatment
