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. Ashish Sabharwal	Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
3	Dr. Surbhi Anand	Dental Bliss
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. SKS Marya	Medanta The Medicity
8	Dr. Gaurav Kharya	Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
9	Dr. Amandeep Singh Dhillon	Dental Bliss
10	Dr. Bipin S Walia	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket

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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Aid in the visa process, travel logistics and accommodation arrangements
Ensure your airport pick-up after arrival
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
Follow-up care after the procedure

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Dr. V K Jain

Neurosurgeon | Senior Director - Neurosurgery

MBBS, MCh - Neuro Surgery, Fellowship - Micro-neurosurgery

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket

Delhi, India

Dr. V K Jain is one of the highly qualified and experienced neurosurgeon, who is currently the Director Neurosurgery at one of the top Hospitals in Delhi, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket. Dr. Jain specializes in all kinds of brain and spine surgery including skull base surgery, cerebra-vascular surgery, brain tumor surgery and many others.

He is an acknowledged expert and a pioneering surgeon who has played a part in introducing new techniques for neurological and spine surgery procedures. He has performed several advanced and complex surgeries using innovative techniques for neurosurgeries.

Dr. Jain is a well-known academician who has been actively involved in teaching and training upcoming neurosurgeons. He has not only been associated with the top hospitals but premier medical teaching facilities also. He is a highly qualified surgeon and has obtained his medical degrees, fellowships and training in advanced courses from prominent institutions of the nation and abroad, including Gamma Knife Centre in Japan, Brain Atlas Operators course in USA, Fujita Health University, Karolinska Hospital in Sweden.

He has published and presented several papers in reputed national as well as international scientific journals and conferences. Dr. V K Jain has also delivered many lectures at various conferences and workshops in the country and abroad.

Clinical Focus

Craniovertebral Junction Surgery
Cerebro-Vascular Surgery
Base of Skull Surgery
Intraventricular Tumour Surgery
Spine Surgery

Awards

Past President - UP Neuro Science Society
Past President - Skull Base Surgery Society of India
Past President - Neuro Trauma Society of India
Vice President - Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons
Past President - Indian Society of Cerebro-Vascular Surgery
Past President - Neurological Society of India
Past Vice President - Asian Congress of Neurosurgery
Authored a book "Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies – The Indian Experience" published, 1997

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Dr. Rahul Gupta

Brain and Spine surgery | Director

MBBS, MS (Gen Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery)

Works at Fortis Hospital Noida

Noida, India

Dr Rahul Gupta is a highly experienced and proficient brain and spine surgeon at Fortis hospital, Noida. He has trained at Nagoya university, Japan and is an acknowledged expert in Endovascular procedures. He is a keen academician who remains update in the latest techniques and ensure good quality of services for patients. He has performed thousands of complex cardiac surgeries including vascular, endovascular, skull base and minimally invasive brain surgeries. He is a specialist in spine conditions, especially involving craniovertebral junction and cervical spine.

Clinical Focus

Vascular and Endovascular neurosurgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Pediadtric neurosurgery
Epilepsy and functional neurosurgery
Brain tumor and skull base neurosurgery

Awards

Sugita Scholar Nagoya Medical University Japan.

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Dr. Praveen K S

Neurosurgeon | Senior Consultant

MBBS, MS, DNB, M.Ch

Works at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital Bangalore

Bangalore, India

Dr. Praveen K S is a highly skilled and accomplished Neurosurgeon with over a decade of professional experience in the field of Neurosurgery. He is a leading surgeon and has attained his medical degree and training from renowned medical institutes with gold medals and top marks. He has been associated with premier hospitals in India and has accumulated immense knowledge and experience from these healthcare centers. He is a sought-after name in the healthcare industry, having performed over 4000 neurological surgeries including treatment for brain and spinal tumors, complex head injuries and procedures like microsurgical clipping of aneurysms, microdiscectomy for lumbar and cervical spine. In his years at NIMHANS for M.Ch. Neurosurgery, he has operated on cases of neurotrauma, surface tumors, spinal degenerative conditions, spinal tumors, and conducted 600 operations during this time. Dr. Praveen holds expertise and keen interest in Pediatric Neurosurgery, brain and spinal disorders in children, and has worked on procedures like CV junction fusions, aneurysm clippings, deep seated glioma resections and complex spine instrumentation.

Clinical Focus

Clipping of Anterior Circulation Aneurysms
Surface and Deep Seated Gliomas- Insular Glioma
Neurotrauma
Ventriculo Peritoneal Shunts
CP Angle Tumors
Lumbar Disc Surgeries- Fenestrations And Microdiscectomy
Transpedicular Spinal Fusion
Cervical And Cervicothoracic Discectomy
Foramen Magnum Decompression for ACM, Syringomyelia
Intramedullary Spinal Tumor Excision
Complex head injuries
Microdiscectomy for lumbar and cervical spine
Peripheral nerve decompression

Awards

Best Outgoing Student Award in Neurosurgery at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore M.Ch. Neurosurgery, 2007
First Rank holder and University Topper at Bangalore University MBBS Examinations
First Rank holder and University Topper at The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai M.S (Gen Surgery) Examinations, 2004

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Dr. Salim Victor Kanaan

Neurosurgeon | Consultant

DM, MS (Physiology), Fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr Salim Graduated from American University of Beirut Medical Center as a fully trained Neurological Surgeon, and the University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center as a clinical fellow in Neurosurgical Oncology (Surgery on brain and spine tumors). More than 22 years of experience in the field of Neuro Surgery with vast experience in all surgical approaches and techniques in brain and spine surgery, and wide exposure to all central nervous system pathologies and diagnostic modalities.

Clinical Focus

Special interests in brain and spine tumor surgery.
Mastering intra-operative monitoring for maximal tumor resection and normal brain preservation, including intra-operative ultrasound, frameless Neuro-Navigation, and brain mapping techniques.

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