Dr. Puneet Girdhar
Principal Director & Head - Ortho-Spine Surgery
19 years of overall experience
Works at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
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Dr Puneet Girdhar – Director of Spine Surgery, BLK Hospital Delhi
Back and neck problems can disrupt every aspect of life — from sleep and work to mobility and mental health. When surgery becomes necessary, precision matters.-Dr. Puneet Girdhar
Puneet Girdhar is a senior orthopedic spine surgeon and currently Director of Spine Surgery at BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi.
He is known for integrating robotic navigation, minimally invasive techniques, and precision spine surgery into modern spine care.
Quick Overview
- Experience: 15+ years
- Specialization: Spine Surgery
- Hospital: BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi
- Core Expertise: Robotic Spine Surgery, Cervical Decompression, Minimal Invasive Spine Fusion
- Robotic Surgeries Performed: 400+ (as stated in profile)
- Total Spine Surgeries: 10,000+ (as stated in profile)
About Dr Puneet Girdhar
Dr Puneet Girdhar specializes in both surgical and non-surgical management of spinal disorders affecting:
- Cervical spine (neck)
- Thoracic spine (mid-back)
- Lumbar spine (lower back)
His practice focuses on minimizing tissue damage while maximizing surgical precision through robotic navigation and multimodal neuromonitoring.
Areas of Expertise
Robotic Spine Surgery
Robotic spine surgery allows:
- High-accuracy implant placement
- Reduced blood loss
- Smaller incisions
- Faster recovery
- Lower risk of misplacement of screws
Dr Girdhar has performed over 400 robotic spine surgeries and has pioneered Integrated Advanced Robotic Navigation Assisted Precision Spine Surgeries at his institution.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
This includes:
- Microdiscectomy
- Keyhole decompression
- Minimal invasive spinal fusion
- Endoscopic cervical surgery
These techniques aim to:
- Preserve muscle tissue
- Reduce hospital stay
- Accelerate rehabilitation
Cervical Spine Surgery
Common conditions treated:
- Cervical disc herniation
- Cervical spinal stenosis
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Myelopathy
He is experienced in anterior and posterior decompression and fixation surgeries.
Spinal Deformity & Fracture Management
Procedures include:
- Deformity correction surgeries
- Kyphoplasty
- Stabilization of traumatic fractures
- Instrumentation for congenital and degenerative conditions
Multimodal neuromonitoring enhances safety during complex correction procedures.
Non-Surgical Spine Pain Procedures
For patients not requiring surgery, options may include:
- Nerve root blocks
- Facet joint injections
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Epidural infiltrations
This stepwise approach ensures surgery is recommended only when necessary.
Qualifications & International Fellowships
- MBBS
- MS
- M.Ch (Ortho.)
- Spine Fellowship – University Hospital of Wales, UK
- MITLIF Training – Singapore General Hospital
- Arthroplasty Fellowship – Germany
- AO Trauma Fellowship – USA
Professional Memberships:
- Indian Orthopedic Association
- AO Spine International
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India
These reflect ongoing global exposure and evidence-based spine care.
Hospital Affiliation – BLK-MAX Delhi
BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital offers:
- Advanced robotic operating suites
- Intraoperative imaging
- Multimodal neuro-monitoring
- Dedicated spine ICU
- NABH & JCI accreditation
This infrastructure supports high-precision complex spine surgeries.
Who Should Consult Dr Puneet Girdhar?
You may consider evaluation if you have:
- Persistent back pain > 6 weeks
- Radiating leg or arm pain
- Numbness or weakness
- Difficulty walking
- Spinal fractures
- Failed previous spine surgery
Early evaluation prevents nerve damage progression.
International Patient Support – MediHelp Global
Patients from Asia, Africa, Europe, and America travel to India for advanced spine surgery due to:
- Robotic precision technology
- Experienced surgeons
- Cost advantage vs US/UK
- Structured rehabilitation pathways
Through MediHelp Global, we assist with:
- Spine MRI review before travel
- Pre-surgical evaluation coordination
- Medical visa assistance
- Transparent cost estimates
- Referral options including Amrita Hospital if appropriate
We ensure your treatment journey is organized and stress-free.
Skilled At
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Management of Spinal Disorders
- Nerve Root Blocks
- Radio Frequency Ablation
- Robotic-Assisted Spinal Procedures
- Non-Surgical Pain Relief Techniques
- Facetal Injections
- Spine Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Education
- MBBS
- MS in Orthopedic Surgery
- M.Ch in Orthopedics
Experience
- Principal Director & Head - Ortho-Spine Surgery at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
- Spine Fellow with Mr. Sashin Ahuja at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Clinical & Bioskills Training on MITLIF with Dr. Kevin Foley at Memphis, USA
Awards
- Recognized for contributions to Spine Surgery
- Published extensively in reputed medical journals
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FAQ
1. Who is Dr Puneet Girdhar?
Dr Puneet Girdhar is a spine surgeon and Director of Spine Surgery at BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi.
2. Does Dr Puneet Girdhar perform robotic spine surgery?
Yes, he has extensive experience in robotic spine surgery and has performed 400+ robotic procedures.
3. What conditions does he treat?
He treats cervical disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spinal fractures, deformities, and degenerative spine diseases.
4. Is minimally invasive spine surgery safe?
When performed by trained spine specialists using neuromonitoring and robotic assistance, it is generally safe, though risks vary by case.
5. Can international patients consult him?
Yes. International consultations and surgery planning can be coordinated through MediHelp Global.
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