MBBS , MD

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Dr. Puneet Girdhar
Director & Head – Ortho Spine, Minimally Invasive & Robotic Spine Surgery
MBBS,MS,M.Ch (Ortho.)
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About Dr. Girdhar.
Dr. Puneet Girdhar is an internationally trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with over 26 years of medical experience. He is associated with BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, where he leads advanced spine surgery services, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted spinal procedures.
He is recognized for his expertise in treating complex spinal conditions through modern surgical techniques, including minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic navigation-assisted surgery, spinal deformity correction and spinal reconstruction.
Throughout his career, Dr. Girdhar has performed more than 15,000 spinal procedures, according to his Vaidam profile. His experience includes the treatment of degenerative spinal disorders, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spinal instability, spinal trauma and other complex conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
Dr. Girdhar completed his MBBS from Punjab University and MS in Orthopaedics from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. He subsequently pursued advanced training and international fellowships at leading medical institutions in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Germany and the United States.
His approach combines advanced surgical technology with individualized treatment planning. Alongside surgical procedures, he is experienced in non-surgical pain management techniques, including nerve root blocks, facet joint injections and epidural treatments.
He actively participates in national and international medical conferences, minimally invasive spine surgery workshops and cadaveric training programs. He also contributes to the training and professional development of spine surgeons.
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
BLK Super Specialty Hospital
A CLOSER LOOK AT THEIR PRACTICE
Areas of expertise.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
Robotic Navigation-Assisted Spine Surgery.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery.
Cervical Spine Surgery.
Lumbar Spine Surgery.
Spinal Fusion Surgery.
Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery.
Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Correction.
Spinal Stenosis Treatment.
Herniated Disc and Slip Disc Surgery.
Spondylolisthesis Surgery.
Spinal Trauma and Fracture Management.
Revision Spine Surgery.
Spinal Tumour Surgery.
Microdiscectomy.
Non-Surgical Spine Pain Management.
Nerve Root Blocks, Facet Joint Injections and Epidural Procedures.
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THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND YOUR CARE
A foundation of expertise.
Education & qualifications
MBBS: Punjab University, Chandigarh, India (1998).
MS (Orthopaedics): Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Punjab, India (2003).
M.Ch (Orthopaedics).
International Fellowships & Advanced Training:
Spine Surgery Fellowship: University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom, under Mr. Sashin Ahuja.
Clinical & Bioskills Training in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS-TLIF): Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, under Dr. Mun Wai Yue.
Articular Surface Arthroplasty Fellowship: Knappschafts Krankenhaus, Püttlingen, Germany, under Dr. Thomas Seibel.
AO Trauma Fellowship: Denver Health, Colorado, United States, under Dr. Wade Smith.
Professional experience
Principal Director & Head – Ortho Spine Surgery, BLK-Max Institute for Bone, Joint Replacement, Orthopaedic Spine and Sports Medicine, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.
Head – Minimally Invasive & Robotic Spine Surgery, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.
Extensive experience in the surgical management of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders.
International clinical and surgical training in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Germany and the United States.
Faculty and speaker at national and international spine surgery conferences, workshops and surgical training programs.
Professional memberships
Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI).
North American Spine Society (NASS).
European Spine Society.
Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA).
AO Spine International.
AO Alumni, Switzerland.
Awards & recognition
Dr. K. H. Sancheti Gold Medal: Recognized for contributions and academic excellence in orthopaedics.
White Cloud Award (2013): Recognition for a scientific paper in spine surgery.
15,000+ Spinal Procedures: Reported by Vaidam as part of his extensive surgical experience.
Robotic Spine Surgery: Recognized for his contributions to integrated robotic navigation-assisted precision spine surgery.
International Faculty: Participates as a faculty member and speaker at spine surgery conferences, training workshops and cadaveric programs in India and abroad.
Surgical Training: Actively involved in mentoring and educating surgeons in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques.
Research & publications
Dr. Puneet Girdhar has contributed to scientific publications and academic discussions related to orthopaedic spine surgery, spinal disorders and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
His published work includes research on Ligamentum Flavum Cyst and Lumbar Canal Stenosis.
He regularly participates in scientific conferences and educational programs focused on minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic-assisted techniques and advanced spinal reconstruction.
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