Neurology
Director – Stereotactic & Functional Neurosciences17 years
Fortis Hospitals
Mumbai
Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney is a neurosurgeon associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai. He specialises in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, epilepsy surgery, brain and spine surgery and advanced neuromodulation techniques. Fortis Healthcare reports 17 years of experience, while another professional reference reports more than 23 years.
Dr. Sawhney completed his MBBS at Terna Medical College, Navi Mumbai, followed by an MS in General Surgery and MCh in Neurosurgery at St. John's Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru. He subsequently pursued advanced international fellowship training in Functional Neurosurgery at Tokyo Women's Medical University and Epilepsy Surgery at Juntendo University in Japan.
His principal areas of expertise include surgical management of movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and dystonia. He has performed more than 80 Deep Brain Stimulation procedures according to Fortis Healthcare. DBS involves implanting electrodes in carefully selected brain regions to help regulate abnormal neural activity associated with certain movement disorders.
Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney also specialises in epilepsy surgery and advanced stereotactic neurosurgical techniques. Selected patients with drug-resistant epilepsy may benefit from surgical evaluation when seizures cannot be adequately controlled with medication. Detailed neurological investigations and multidisciplinary assessment help determine whether surgery or another advanced treatment is appropriate.
His general neurosurgical practice includes the management of brain tumours, spinal tumours, brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, complex spinal disorders and neurological trauma. Fortis also documents his expertise in awake craniotomy, neuroendoscopy, minimally invasive spine procedures, spinal cord stimulation and baclofen pump surgery.
Dr. Sawhney has contributed to neurosurgical education and research and previously worked as an Assistant Professor at St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru. Patients seeking specialist neurosurgical consultation in Mumbai for movement disorders, epilepsy, brain or spinal conditions may consult him to understand appropriate investigations, medical alternatives and possible surgical treatments.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is an advanced neurosurgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes in specific areas of the brain to regulate abnormal electrical activity. It is commonly considered for selected patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and dystonia. Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney specialises in functional neurosurgery and Deep Brain Stimulation procedures.
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness and slow movements. Deep Brain Stimulation may be recommended for selected patients whose movement symptoms are not adequately controlled with medication. Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney has experience in the surgical management of Parkinson's disease using functional neurosurgical techniques.
Essential tremor is a neurological condition that causes involuntary shaking, particularly in the hands, head or voice. When medication does not provide sufficient symptom control, Deep Brain Stimulation may be considered. Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney evaluates patients with disabling tremors and provides appropriate functional neurosurgical treatment.
Dystonia is a movement disorder characterised by involuntary muscle contractions that cause abnormal postures or repetitive movements. Surgical treatment such as Deep Brain Stimulation may help selected patients with severe symptoms that do not respond adequately to conventional therapies. Treatment suitability depends on the type of dystonia and neurological assessment.
Epilepsy surgery may be considered for patients experiencing seizures that remain uncontrolled despite appropriate antiseizure medications. Surgical evaluation includes detailed brain imaging, neurological investigations and identification of seizure-generating regions. Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney has specialised fellowship training in epilepsy surgery and experience managing complex neurological conditions.
Stereotactic neurosurgery uses advanced imaging and precise three-dimensional targeting to perform selected brain procedures. It is commonly used in functional neurosurgery, brain biopsies and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney specialises in stereotactic techniques that support accurate surgical planning and treatment of complex neurological disorders.
Brain tumour surgery involves removing or obtaining tissue from abnormal growths within the brain. The surgical approach depends on tumour size, location and involvement of surrounding neurological structures. Modern microsurgical and image-guided techniques help surgeons plan tumour removal while reducing potential damage to important brain functions.
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses specialised instruments and smaller incisions to treat selected spinal conditions. These procedures may be considered for nerve compression, degenerative spinal disorders and certain spinal abnormalities. Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney has documented expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex neurosurgical procedures.
Spinal Cord Stimulation is a neuromodulation treatment that uses implanted electrodes to deliver electrical impulses near the spinal cord. It may help selected patients with chronic neuropathic pain when conventional treatments have not provided adequate relief. Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney has experience with advanced neuromodulation techniques, including spinal cord stimulation.
A brain aneurysm is a weakened area in a blood vessel wall that may enlarge or rupture, potentially causing serious bleeding in the brain. Treatment options include surgical clipping or endovascular procedures, depending on aneurysm characteristics. Neurosurgical evaluation is essential to determine the safest treatment approach for individual patients.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery)
Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery, Parkinson's Disease Surgical Management, Essential Tremor Surgery, Dystonia Surgery, Epilepsy Surgery, Stereotactic Neurosurgery, Brain Tumour Surgery, Spine Tumour Surgery, Neuroendoscopy, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Awake Craniotomy, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Baclofen Pump Surgery, Brain Aneurysm Surgery, Arteriovenous Malformation Surgery, Neurotrauma Surgery, Craniovertebral Junction Surgery
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney
Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney is a neurosurgeon at Fortis Mulund with expertise in functional neurosurgery, DBS, epilepsy surgery and brain and spine conditions.
He holds MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Neurosurgery, with additional specialised fellowships in Japan
Fortis reports 17 years, whereas HexaHealth reports 23+ years.
Yes. Fortis reports that he has performed more than 80 DBS surgeries.
He specialises in surgical management of movement disorders, including selected Parkinson's disease cases.
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