Dr. Puneet Girdhar
Principal Director
• Orthopedic | Spine
• 20+ years of experience
• BLK MAX Hospital, Delhi
Brief about doctor
Dr. Puneet Girdhar is one of the most prominent figures in minimally invasive spine surgery. He has more than 20 years of experience and has performed more than 10,000 successful spinal surgeries. He has built an exceptional reputation in the field by providing very precise, high-quality, and patient care. Dr. Girdhar was one of the first to use advanced robotic navigation technology for spine surgeries, thus ensuring exceptional accuracy and better outcomes.
Work Experience
- Dr. Puneet Girdhar is the current Principal Director & Head of Ortho-Spine Surgery at BLK-Max Institute for Bone, Joint Replacement, Orthopaedic Spine, and Sports Medicine.
- Dr. Girdhar specializes in complex spinal disorders, focusing on innovative techniques that include minimally invasive surgeries of the neck and back. Further, he has expertise in all non-surgical pain management modalities like nerve root blocks, facet joint injections, and radiofrequency ablation for prolonged relief.
Education & Training
- MBBS, MS, and M.Ch. (Ortho)
- Fellowship in Spine Surgery under Mr. Sashin Ahuja at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
- MITLIF (Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) with Dr. Mun Wai Yue at Singapore General Hospital
- Fellowship in Articular Surface Arthroplasty with Dr. Thomas Seibel at Knappschafts Krankenhaus, Germany
- AO Trauma Fellowship with Dr. Wade Smith at Denver Health, Colorado, USA
Memberships
Dr. Girdhar is a very active member of many eminent medical organizations like:
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- North American Association of Spine Surgery
- European Spine Society
- Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA)
- AO Spine International
- AO Alumni, Switzerland
Special Interest
Dr. Puneet Girdhar's special interest areas include the following:
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for diseases like disc herniation and spinal stenosis through an endoscopic or microscopic approach.
- Robotic Navigation-Assisted Spine Surgery for unmatched precision.
- Advanced neuromonitoring techniques for corrections of spinal deformity
- Minimally Invasive Solutions for Spinal Fractures, such as kyphoplasty and keyhole stabilization
- Multidisciplinary management of spinal tumors and infections
- Nerve blocks, facet injections, and radiofrequency ablation for non-surgical pain management
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. 1: What are the specialties of Dr. Puneet Girdhar?
He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, precision surgeries guided by robotic navigation, and non-surgical pain management techniques.
Q. 2: Does Dr. Girdhar manage complex spinal deformities?
Yes, he is highly skilled in correcting spinal deformities using advanced multimodal neuromonitoring.
Q. 3: What is the non-surgical management by Dr. Girdhar for spinal pain?
He has services like nerve root blocks, facet joint injections, and radiofrequency ablation to achieve pain relief.
Q. 4: How does robotic navigation help with spine surgeries?
Robotic navigation will improve the precision of spine surgeries, decrease recovery time, and ensure better results for patients undergoing spine surgeries.
Q. 5: Does Dr. Girdhar perform surgery for spinal tumors or infections?
He handles spinal tumors and infections using the multidisciplinary approach.
