About BT Shunt

The Blalock Taussig shunt is a surgical procedure. It is used to increase pulmonary blood flow for palliation in duct-dependent cyanotic heart defects like pulmonary atresia. These are the common cause of the blue baby syndrome. This procedure is used to direct blood flow to the lungs. It also relieves cyanosis while the infant is waiting for corrective or palliative surgery.

Average BT Shunt Cost

India Starting from $2,400

Dr. Bipin S Walia

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Neurosurgeon | Senior Director and Head

MBBS, MS, MCh

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
New Delhi, India

Dr. Bipin Walia is one of the Best Neurosurgeons in New Delhi with more than two decades of vast clinical experience in the field of neuro and spine surgery. Dr. Walia has performed more than 7000 spinal surgeries and has a keen interest in advanced technique - Minimally Invasive Surgery for spinal tumors. He is recognized as a pioneer in endoscopic disc surgery and is an expert in the area of motion preserving surgery, disc replacement surgery, Image guided surgery, endoscopic cranial surgery, and brain tumor surgery. Dr. Bipin has obtained his medical education from premier medical institutions of India, including AIIMS (AIIMS), New Delhi and Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. He further pursued training in advanced courses at specialized and internationally renowned medical facilities in Germany, Sydney and the USA. He is actively involved in academics and is a National Board of Examinations recognized post-graduate teacher for MS (General Surgery) Universities of Delhi & Pune and for DNB (Neurosurgery). He has received several national & international awards and recognitions in his professional career, including UN Peace Medal, Chief of Army Staff Commendation, Northern Army Commander Commendation and many more.

Clinical Focus

• Spinal Surgeries
• Endoscopic Disc surgery
• Image guided surgery
• Disc replacement
• Endoscopic Cranial Surgery
• Brain Tumour Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery for Spinal Tumours
• Motion preserving surgery

Awards

  • UN Peace Medal
  • Chief of Army Staff Commendation
  • Northern Army Commander Commendation
  • Rangaraj Trophy for Best Officer
  • Mannakal Gold Medal in MS Surgery

Dr. Karanjit Singh Narang

Neurosurgeon | Associate Director- Institute of Neurosciences

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro Surgery

Works at Medanta The Medicity
Gurgaon, India
Dr. Karanjit Singh Narang is an accomplished neurosurgeon with more than 16 years of experience. He has been accredited for performing brain tumor surgeries with high-end technology system of BRAINSuite (intraoperative MRI) with advanced navigation, the first in Asia specific region, for best resection of the tumor. Dr. Karanjit is an accomplished neurologist and surgeon, who is skilled in performing a number of brain and spine surgeries like disc replacement surgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, endoscopic pituitary surgeries, complex skull base procedures (for Skull base tumors Pituitary Tumors, acoustic neuromas, meningiomas) and others.

Clinical Focus

  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Surgery using intra operative MRI in BRAINSuite
  • Minimally Invasive Spine surgery
  • Endoscopic Spine surgery
  • Disc Replacement
  • Treatment of Nerve and Muscle Disorders
  • Treatment of Paralysis
  • Epilepsy Treatment
  • Vertigo Treatment
  • Insomnia Treatment
  • Cerebral Palsy Treatment
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect) Treatment
  • ALA dye in surgeries for high grade Gliomas (astrocytomas)
  • Surgery of the Facial Nerve
  • Paediatric Spine surgery
  • Deformity correction surgery (for scoliosis)
  • Surgeries for intracranial hematomas, skull fractures, CSF Rhinorrhea
  • Injections like facet blocks, root blocks, radiofrequency ablation for back and neck ache

Awards

  • Recipient of awards like NABH quality Champion, owing to Dr. Narang's dedication in ensuring the highest quality care in healthcare organization.
  • Used ALA dye for malignant brain tumors, one of the maximum numbers in the country.
  • Experienced in using sophisticated technologies like BRAINSuite (intra operative MRI) with advanced navigation, which is the first in Asia specific region.
  • Holds various scientific publications under his name in journals published in India as well as abroad and has presented in many significant conferences.
  • Member of national and international prestigious association including Intra-operative Imaging Society, Zurich, Neurological Society of India, Delhi Neurological Society, Neurotrauma Society of India

Dr. Rajesh Kumar

Neurosurgeon | Consultant

MBBS, FCPS, FEBNS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Rajesh has more than 7 years of experience in the field of Neuro Surgery.He did his graduation from Sindh University Jamshoro Pakistan and joined Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi as Chief Registrar and was later promoted to Instructor Neuro Surgery. Dr. Rajesh did his FCPS (Neuro Surgery) from Pakistan and worked with many prestigious intuitions like Healthcare Hospital Karachi and Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College in Karachi. Prior to joining Zulekha Hospital Dubai, Dr. Rajesh was working with Rashid Hospital Dubai.

Clinical Focus

  • Back Pain, Sciatica, and Neck pain management
  • Lumbar Blocks(Epidural Block) FOR back pain management
  • Lumbar spine and Cervical spine surgeries
  • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis and pedicle screw fixation
  • Peripheral nerve decompression(Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
  • Pediatric Head injuries / Adult head injuries
  • Hydrocephalus( Paeds and Adults)
  • Normal pressure Hydrocephalus and its management
  • Benign Intracranial Hypertension and its management
  • Brain tumors, Spine tumors and its management
  • Surgical management of brain stroke (Middle cerebral artery and cerebellar infarction)

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Dr. P K Sachdeva

Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon | Director and HOD

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neurosurgery

New Delhi, India

Dr. P K Sachdeva is one of the top Neuro & Spine surgeons and is currently the Director & Head – Neurosurgery at Venkateshwara Hospital, New Delhi. 

Clinical Focus

  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt,
  • Cyberknife,
  • Brain Tumor Surgery,
  • Brain Aneurysm Surgery,
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt,
  • Craniotomy,
  • Open Surgery & Gamma Knife Radio Surgery

Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney

Neuro and Spine surgeon | Consultant

MBBS, MS, MCh

Works at Fortis Hospital Mulund
Mumbai, India

Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney is an acclaimed neuro and spine surgeon with over 14 years of experience of clinical work, research and teaching. In his embellished career. Dr. Guneet has published various research studies, participated in conference, and held a faculty position at various hospitals. He has been widely credited for his role in imparting expert medical services, disease management, neurological treatments and research. Dr Sawhney is well-recognized for his excellent surgical results and skills in the field of Functional Neurosurgery. He obtained Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery from Japan in 2019- 2020 and Fellowship in Epilepsy Neurosurgery from Japan in 2019- 2020. His expertise lies in the area of neurooncology including treatment of skull base and deep-seated tumors, neuroendoscopy procedures such as Endoscopic pituitary surgery, vascular neurosurgery and management of Neurotrauma and emergency neurosurgeries. He also has a vast experience of performing various aneurysm and AVM surgeries, along with simple and complex spine surgery including CVJ and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Guneet has completed special hands-on training for MISS and a Fellowship in Neuroendoscopy from Jabalpur in 2017. He has also done a certificate course in “Pain and Palliative” at St. John’s Hospital in 2008.He participates in various seminars and workshops such as the Cadaveric Workshop for Minimally Invasive Spine – Interlaminar Endoscopic (Destendau) Procedures, in MIS Live Cad 2017 Bangalore. Dr. Sawhney was recognized as one of the “Best Neurosurgeons in Mumbai” by India Today Magazine in their September 2020 edition. He has also been awarded the “Most Promising Neurosurgeon in Maharashtra – 2016” by Times Group for his exemplary work in rural India. He has many scientific publications such as “SDH in Bleeding Diathesis – A Management protocol” in Indian Journal of Surgery and “Vein Transposition Fistulae, The St. John’s Experience” in Indian Journal of Organ Transplantation (2008).

Clinical Focus

  • Neuroendoscopy which allows access to the brain through a coin sized hole in the skull or nose. It can be used to remove tumours with minimal complications, risk, pain & scarring.
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Functional Neurosurgery encompassing Epilepsy surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – for movement disorders Parkinsonism, Dystonia, Essential Tremors and also for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • Vascular Neurosurgery including stroke surgery, intracerebral bleed (Brain Hemorrhage), aneurysm, AV malformation, endovascular and open techniques.
  • Neuro – oncology including all kinds of malignant and benign brain tumours in both adults and pediatrics.
  • Stereotactic neurosurgery for keyhole biopsy and surgery for deep brain and brainstem tumours.
  • Management of complex brain and spine trauma

Awards

  • The “Best Neurosurgeons in Mumbai” in the September 2020 edition of India Today Magazine
  • The award for the “Most Promising Neurosurgeon in Maharashtra – 2016” by Times Group for eminent work in rural India
  • One of the finalist in Torrent Young Neurosurgeons Scholar Award at the All India Level.

Dr. Sudhir Dubey

Neurosurgeon | Chairman - Endoscopic Portal Minimal Invasive Neurosurgery

MBBS, M.Ch

Works at Medanta The Medicity
Gurgaon, India

Dr. Sudhir Dubey is a highly reputed neurosurgeon in India with a vast experience of more than 20 years in the field of brain and spine surgery. He is a skilled and accomplished neurosurgeon who has performed more than 10,000 Neurosurgical procedures including surgery for Pituitary gland.He is a pioneer in the area of Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery for Brain, Skull Base and Spine Surgery. Dr. Sudhir has completed training in endoscopic skull base procedures from UPMC Pittsburgh, USA, one of the world's top medical institute. His innovative approach and passion for minimally invasive neurosurgery has led him to various medical centres in North America and South Korea. Dr. Sudhir has obtained training in Cyber-Knife treatment at premier institute in San Francisco, California, USA. He has won many awards and recognitions for his outstanding work, including the "Young Neurosurgeon's Award" by World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies. He remains to be the first and the only person (till now) from India to receive this award. He was awarded "Sir Rupkishan Das Gold Medal" in the final year MBBS at King George's Medical College. During his specialization training (MCh) in Neurosurgery from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), he won the "Silver Jubilee Award".Dr. Sushir is recognized at a global level for his cutting edge work on "treatment of brain tumor" and was awarded for this at Sydney, Australia in 2001.

Clinical Focus

  • Spine Surgery
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
  • Brain Aneursym Surgery
  • Brain Surgery
  • Crainiotomy
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Cranial CyberKnife Radiosurgery

Awards

  • Young Neurosurgeon’s Award, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
  • Sir Rupkishan Das Gold Medal for final year MBBS, 1995
  • Silver Jubilee Award for best outgoing student, Neurosurgery, NIMHANS

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Dr. Raghuram G

Neurosurgeon | Consultant

MBBS, DNB (Neurosurgery)

Works at Columbia Asia Yeshwantpur
Bangalore, India
Dr. Raghuram G. is working as the Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon in the Yeshwanthpur, Hebbal, and Whitefield facilities of Columbia Asia Hospital since 2009. He has been part of the team that was instrumental in starting a Movement Disorders and Parkinsons Disease Clinic, in Columbia Asia Hospital, which is one of the few centers in India performing deep brain stimulation surgery (DBS) for movement disorders including Parkinsons disease, with excellent outcomes

Clinical Focus

  • Functional neurosurgery
  • Minimally invasive neurosurgery
  • Skull base surgery
  • Endoscopic surgery
  • Spine surgery
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Deep brain stimulation

Dr. Sudheer Kumar Tyagi

Neurosurgeon | Senior Consultant

M.B.B.S, MS, M.Ch.

Works at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
New Delhi, India

Dr. Sudheer Kumar Tyagi is a leading Neurosurgeon in India, backed by more than 22 years of experience in the field of Neurosurgery. He is a highly skilled surgeon with educational qualification from renowned medical institutions of India and trained in specialized advance courses under reputed surgeons from internationally acclaimed institutions. Dr. Tyagi has performed over 4000 neurosurgeries in his illustrious career, and has a special focus on anterior cervical, lumbar microsurgical discectomy, clipping of aneurysm, excision of AVM malformation and craniovertebral junction surgeries. He holds expertise in the surgeries for brain tumor, skull base tumor, and functional stereotactic radiosurgery along with epilepsy surgeries, Spinal instrumentation. Dr. S K Tyagi, to his credit, is the first surgeon in India to use Image Fusion technique to localize the targets in the deep part of brain to perform functional stereotactic surgeries. Further to his list of accomplishments, he started functional stereotactic surgery programme at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi and specializes in Frameless Stereotactic Navigation in the cases of epilepsy, caused by small lesions in the brain.

Clinical Focus

  • Deep Brain Stimulation surgeries
  • Ablative surgeries
  • Brain Tumor
  • Skull Base Tumor
  • Functional Stereotactic and Epilepsy Surgeries
  • Anterior Cervical
  • Craniovertebral Junction Surgeries
  • Lumbar Microsurgical Discectomy
  • xcision of Aneurysm
  • Excision of AVM Malformation
  • Spinal Tumor Surgeries
  • Spinal instrumentation
  • Frameless Stereotactic Navigation

Dr. S K Rajan

Neurosurgery and Spine Surgeon | Head of Spine Surgery, Associate Director- Neuro

M.B.B.S, MS, M.Ch

Works at Artemis Hospital
New Delhi, India

Dr. S K Rajan is a highly accomplished and internationally renowned Neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in India, with over 17 years of professional medical experience. He is an exceedingly qualified and trained in advanced courses from premier national and international institution. Dr. Rajan is AO International certified in spine surgery and has a global reputation in the area of Spine surgery, having worked with some of the greatest leaders of the field. He, in his illustrious career, has performed over 3000 neurosurgeries and spine surgeries including open as well as minimally invasive spine surgeries including Fusions and Motion Preservation Surgeries and treatment for a variety of congenital, degenerative, scoliotic (deformity), traumatic and infective problems of the whole spine. He is a pioneer on special treatment for complex spinal disorders especially of the Craniovertebral Junction (upper neck) and Lumbosacral Junction (lower back) and interventions such as artificial disc surgery and dynamic lumbar implant placement. Also, he holds expertise in Minimally Invasive Key Hole Spine Surgery Techniques for spine cases like slipped disc, Lumbar Canal Stenosis, Spinal Tumors and many others.

Clinical Focus

  • Minimally Invasive (Keyhole) Spine Surgery (for slipped discs, canal stenosis)
  • Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ) Anomalies like Atlantoaxial Dislocations/fractures
  • Spinal Fractures including cementing (Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty)
  • Endoscopic Spine Surgery (for slipped discs and tumors)
  • Spinal Deformity correction (Kyphosis and Scoliosis)
  • Spinal Tumors including keyhole tumor removal
  • Disc replacement (Artifical Disc Placements)
  • Spinal Tuberculosis & Discitis

Awards

  • Recipient of coveted World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Travelling Fellowship to the USA, 2010
  • Recipient of Global Healthcare Excellence Award for Excellence in Spine Surgery, 2014
  • Recipient of 2015 Leaders Award for Leader in Treatment of Spinal Disorders, 2015
  • Recipient of National Healthcare Excellence Award for Best Neurosciences team of the year, 2016

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Dr. Madhusudan H V

Neurosurgeon  | Chief Neurosurgeon & Head of Neurosciences

MCh - Neuro Surgery, Fellowship in Spinal Surgery, Neuro-Oncology Fellowship

Bangalore, India

Dr. Madhusudan H V is a leading Neurosurgeon with expertise in not only brain and spine procedures but also in Neuro Oncology. In his illustrious career of over 22 years, he has performed over 7000 neurosurgeries with excellent results. He has attained his medical qualifications and fellowships from prestigious institutions and is skilled in various advanced procedures, including Radiosurgery (Gamma Knife), Minimal access neurosurgery, micro neurosurgery, endoscopic neurosurgery and frameless navigation, and other spinal surgeries. Dr. Madhusudan is a leading Neurosurgeon and the first to perform the lumbar disc replacement and the Interspinous device implantation in Karnataka (2006). He also played a key role in establishing the Department of Neurosciences at Narayana Hrudalaya, Bangalore.

Clinical Focus

  • Neuro oncology
  • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
  • Functional Neurosurgery
  • Minimal access neurosurgery
  • Removing tumor of the brain and spine
  • Device implantations
  • Lumbar disc replacement
  • Interspinous Device Implantation
  • Micro Neurosurgery
  • Endoscopic Neurosurgery
  • Frameless Navigation
  • Minimal Access Spinal Surgeries
  • Spinal Instrumentation

Awards

  • Recipient of the prestigious Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award at New Delhi.
  • Awarded the Parimala Award for his outstanding work and contribution in the field of Neuroscience by Justice Venkatachala at Bangalore.

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