Dr. Puneet Girdhar

Dr. Puneet Girdhar is one of India’s most respected and internationally trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeons, currently serving as Vice Chairman & Head - Ortho Spine, MIS & Robotic Spine Surgery at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. With more than 27 years of surgical experience, he is widely recognized for his leadership in minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic navigation–assisted precision spine surgery, and complex spinal deformity correction.

Dr. Girdhar has performed over 15,000 spine surgeries, including 400+ robotic-assisted spine procedures, placing him among the most experienced spine surgeons in the region. He is regarded as a pioneer of Integrated Advanced Robotic Navigation Assisted Precision Spine Surgery in India, offering highly accurate, tissue-sparing surgical solutions for complex spinal disorders.

His medical training includes MBBS from Punjab University, MS (Orthopaedics) from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, followed by advanced international fellowships in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Germany, and the United States. This global exposure ensures that his surgical protocols are aligned with the highest international standards.

Dr. Girdhar regularly treats international patients seeking advanced spine care in India, supported by VRH Healthcare’s comprehensive medical tourism coordination, from pre-arrival consultation to post-operative follow-up.

• Degenerative spine disorders (disc prolapse, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease)
• Cervical and lumbar spine conditions causing neck pain, back pain, sciatica, radiculopathy, and myelopathy
• Spinal deformities including scoliosis and kyphosis
• Spinal fractures and traumatic spine injuries
• Spinal tumors (primary and metastatic)
• Spinal infections such as osteomyelitis and discitis
• Spinal cord compression requiring urgent or elective surgery
• Spondylolisthesis and spinal instability

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

• Endoscopic disc surgery
• Microscopic keyhole spine surgery
• TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
• Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation

Robotic Spine Surgery

• Robotic navigation–guided precision spine surgery
• Robotic pedicle screw placement for enhanced accuracy

Spinal Deformity Correction

• Scoliosis correction surgery
• Kyphosis correction surgery
• Multilevel deformity correction with neuromonitoring

Spine Trauma & Fracture Surgery

• Surgical stabilization of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar fractures
• Kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures

Cervical Spine Surgery

• Cervical decompression procedures
• Cervical fusion surgery
• Cervical microplasty

Lumbar Spine Surgery

• Lumbar decompression surgery
• Lumbar discectomy
• Lumbar fusion procedures

Spine Pain Management

• Nerve root blocks
• Facet joint injections
• Radiofrequency ablation

Complex Spine Surgery

• Spinal tumor excision
• Surgical management of spinal infections
• Multidisciplinary spine tumor care

Dr. Girdhar completed his MBBS from Punjab University (1998) and MS (Orthopaedics) from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (2003), followed by MCh in Orthopaedics.

• International Fellowships: Completed Spine Fellowship at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISTLIF) at Singapore General Hospital, Articular Surface Arthroplasty Fellowship at Knappschafts Krankenhaus, Germany, and AO Trauma Fellowship at Denver Health, Colorado, USA.
• Professional Experience: Principal Director & Head – Orthopedic Spine Surgery at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, and Director of the BLK-Max Institute for Bone, Joint Replacement, Orthopedics, Spine & Sports Medicine.
• Clinical Highlights: Performed over 15,000 spine surgeries and 400+ robotic-assisted spine procedures. Pioneer of robotic navigation–assisted precision spine surgery in India.
• Awards & Academic Roles: Recipient of Dr. K.H. Sancheti Gold Medal and White Cloud Award (2013) for best scientific paper. Regular faculty at national and international spine conferences and mentor for advanced MIS and robotic spine surgery training.

• Pioneer in robotic navigation–assisted spine surgery in India
• Extensive international fellowship training (UK, Singapore, Germany, USA)
• Very high surgical volume with consistent outcomes
• Expertise in minimally invasive techniques enabling faster recovery
• Proven experience with complex deformity, tumor, and trauma cases
• Treatment at BLK-Max Hospital, a globally recognized tertiary care center

End-to-end international patient support by VRH Healthcare, including online case review and second opinions, treatment planning and cost estimation, medical visa and travel assistance, hospital coordination and admission support, and post-operative follow-up and continuity of care.