Gamma knife treatment is a break through in the field of neuro surgery. This technique usually eliminates the risk of neurosurgery including clots, drainage of cerebrospinal fluid, haemorrages, stitches etc. In this technique the diseased tissue is located with the help of CT scans and MRI\'s. This allows the doctor to accurately target the tissue and treat the tissue with high intensity gamma radiations. This leads to the break down of the tissue and it gets dissolved. This can also be done as a day care procedure or an overnight stay may be required in some cases.

Average Gamma Knife Cost

India	Starting from $6500

Frequently Asked Questions about Gamma Knife

Best Gamma Knife Surgeons

Gamma Knife surgeons and doctors have specialized and trained in the field of Gamma Knife. The doctors are fully qualified to deal with all kinds of medical issues in their area of specialization. The patients can be assured of safety and excellent standards of care with a trained specialist. However, finding a good doctor for the treatment is an important yet challenging task. The right surgeon ensures that the patient receives the right treatment and has minimal postoperative problems. One must consider various factors while choosing a doctor for the consultation and treatment of the medical condition. Some of these factors are:

Education background: The patients should look for Gamma Knife doctors and surgeons who are board-certified and have completed their medical education from recognized institutions. The top-tier hospitals employ a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors who provide reliable clinical services.
Specialized training and fellowships: Many doctors pursue further training and specialization in their field to gain expertise in advanced techniques. They take fellowships in reputed institutions and hospitals to acquire skills and hands-on experience in the latest technologies.
Years of relevant experience: The medical career indicates the doctor’s success rate, the number of surgeries they must have performed and the ability to handle complex cases.
Associated with the accredited hospital: The doctor will perform the treatment at a hospital or clinic, so the quality and standard of the hospital is an important factor. An accredited medical facility provides assurance of good quality patient care and healthcare services.
Patient feedback and reviews: A simple online research may show the feedback and reviews for the doctor by other patients. Their experience with the doctor can be a testament to the doctor’s behavior during the treatment. Many doctors also have patient testimonial videos.

Who are the best Gamma Knife doctors?

The list of the top Gamma Knife specialists/surgeons include:

S.NO	NAME	HOSPITAL
1	Dr. Sanjay Sachdeva	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
2	Dr. Surbhi Anand	Dental Bliss
3	Dr. Ashish Sabharwal	Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
4	Dr. Gagan Gautam	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
5	Dr. Aditya Gupta	Artemis Hospital
6	Dr. Sandeep Batra	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
7	Dr. Bipin S Walia	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
8	Dr. Amandeep Singh Dhillon	Dental Bliss
9	Dr. SKS Marya	Medanta The Medicity
10	Dr. Gaurav Kharya	Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

What can an international patient expect from Gamma Knife doctors?

The Gamma Knife doctor typically first sees the results of the diagnostic tests to assess the medical condition and overall health of the patient. Based on the initial assessment, the doctor would prepare a treatment plan tailored according to the individualized needs of each patient. The doctor will also discuss the treatment plan for Gamma Knife, alternative options, the pros and cons associated with each option and the possible risks as well as complications to educate and help the patient make the decision. They provide a comprehensive evaluation report and discuss the treatment in-depth with the patient during their consultation. For internation patients, they offer teleconsultation services to educate them about their condition and treatment options. These consultations help the patients and their families understand the treatment better and provide them a chance to ask questions or clear their doubts. The doctors are involved in the entire treatment process, from the pre-treatment phase to post-treatment care.

Once the patient is ready for the treatment, the Gamma Knife surgeon addresses his team members and shares the details of the case with them. The team members prepare for Gamma Knife and set up a convenient date for the procedure with the patient’s approval. The team will provide the patient a few instructions and guidelines for the pre-treatment phase. Also, the Gamma Knife hospital initiates the formalities and ensures the hospital stay is comfortable. The patient will have to submit documents for any insurance claim approval. They must also apply for a medical visa and arrange their travel and accommodation based on the scheduled date for the procedure.

Are the Gamma Knife surgeons skilled in the latest treatment procedures?

The Gamma Knife surgeons are experts in their specialization field and have extensive experience in managing basic to complex cases. They are well-trained in the latest surgical procedures and medical treatments in their area of expertise. The surgeons are skilled in laparoscopy, endoscopy and other minimally invasive techniques of surgery. These procedures are associated with faster recovery with less post-operative pain and low rates of complication. The doctors also attend various workshops, seminars and participate in CMEs to remain updated with the recent trends and advancements in medicine and healthcare systems.

What is the Gamma Knife surgeon responsible for?

The surgeon is responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the Gamma Knife patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. The surgeon works as the leader of the medical team who takes care of the patient.

Why choose Lyfboat?

Lyfboat is a NABH accredited platform that guarantees quality medical for international patients seeking expert healthcare services in other countries. We aim to make advanced healthcare accessible to all patients around the world within a reasonable budget. Our team will help you get expert medical opinions from the specialist and find the best doctors and hospitals for Gamma Knife at affordable prices. It is a free-to-use platform, and we do not charge any fees from patients. In fact, we negotiate on your behalf and provide a reliable price from the hospitals. In some cases, we are able to reduce the cost of the Gamma Knife by up to 20% of what the hospitals generally offer.

Lyfboat makes the Travel to Treatment process hassle-free

We understand the concerns of international patients and their families while planning to travel to another country for treatment. Lyfboat’s vision is to make quality healthcare services accessible to patients of all kinds of socio-economic backgrounds at an affordable price. Our team works around-the-clock to ensure our patients receive quick responses and feel comfortable throughout the process.

All you have to do is - share your reports with us and claim your preferred location, and we will manage everything for you. Our team will:

Send a detailed response with the quotations for the treatment package and the profiles of the best hospitals and doctors
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Personal assistance at the hospital by our coordinators - they help manage appointments, billing and other formalities with the administration
Provide local SIM card for communication and language translators, if needed
Other services such as local transportation for sight-seeing and commute to other places
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Dr. Aditya Gupta

Neurosurgeon | Director and Senior Consultant

MBBS, MS (Surgery)

Works at Artemis Hospital

Gurgaon, India

Dr. Aditya Gupta is highly knowledgeable and skillful neurosurgeon presently practicing in the World's renowned Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon. Cofounded the Institute of Neurosciences at Medanta Hospital. A graduate and topper from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Dr. Aditya Gupta is an accomplished and experienced neurosurgeon. As a student, resident and later Faculty at AIIMS, he has won several awards, such as the prestigious Sir Dorabji Tata Award. He was Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at AIIMS till late 2009.

Clinical Focus

Movement Disorders with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Surgery for Epilepsy
Nerve and Brachial Plexus Surgery
Radiosurgery as well as Cerebrovascular Surgery

Awards

1989: Selected to the most prestigious medical school in India: AIIMS
1991: Awarded prize for the Best Undergraduate student in the subject of Anatomy
1991: Given Sir Dorabji Tata Award for the Best Undergraduate student in the subject of Biochemistry
1995: Selected to the Neurosurgery integrated 5 years Post-graduate training program (only 1 position annually) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, N Delhi
December, 1999: MCQ Prize, Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India, December 1999, Hyderabad, India
Admitted to the Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons, as a Life Member in December 2002, Hong Kong meeting
Sep 2003: Invited to Pavlov Institute of Physiology, St. Petersburg, Russia as Visiting Professor to initiate Research Project
Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India travelling Fellowship Award, 2002 and 2005
Oct 2005: Invited to Pavlov Institute of Physiology, St. Petersburg, Russia as Visiting Professor to start work on the bilateral Indo-Russian Research Project
August 2006: Invited to National Television for a live talk-in show on the topic of Neurosurgery
September 2006: Invited for advanced Gamma Knife Training Programme funded by Hopital La Timone, Universitaire de Marseille, France
April 2009: Invited to National Television for a live talk show on Parkinsons Disease
October 2009: invited by Congress of neurological Surgeons in the Annual Meeting as Guest faculty
First Neurosurgeon from India to be trained on Fluorescence guided surgery for Gliomas

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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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