- Dr. Hitesh Garg
- Speciality: Spine surgery, orthopaedics, and scoliosis surgery
- Designation: Ortho Spine Surgery Head
- Education: MBBS, MS – Orthopaedics
- Experience: 17+ years
- Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
About Dr. Hitesh Garg
Dr. Hitesh Garg is the Head of the Ortho-Spine Surgery Department at Artemis Hospital in Gurgaon, India. With an illustrious career spanning numerous prestigious institutions worldwide, including Yale University and Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Dr. Garg is a leading figure in spine surgery. He completed his MBBS and Joint Replacement Fellowship at AIIMS, New Delhi, and his MS (Ortho) at KEM Hospital in Mumbai. Despite receiving an invitation to become a professor in the United States, Dr. Garg chose to return to India to establish an advanced spine institute renowned globally. His academic interests have led him to publish extensively both domestically and internationally, contributing to recognized publications on spine surgery.
Dr. Garg has performed over 5000 spine surgeries, including more than 2500 spinal fusions, 1000 deformity correction surgeries, 300 artificial disc replacements, and 500 treatments for spinal fractures, tumors, and congenital defects. His exceptional success rate of over 98% is attributed to the use of cutting-edge technologies such as Neuromonitoring, O-arm, Navigation, and modular operating rooms. Dr. Garg has treated patients from over 50 countries, including high-profile individuals like army officers, ministers, celebrities, and athletes. His expertise includes cranio-vertebral and cervical spine surgeries, minimally invasive techniques, and motion-preserving surgeries for scoliosis and kyphosis. Committed to personalized care, Dr. Garg ensures that each patient receives the best possible treatment, combining innovative methods with traditional practices to help them lead active, pain-free lives.
Qualifications
- MBBS: AIIMS, New Delhi
- MS (Ortho): KEM Hospital, Mumbai
- Joint Replacement Fellowship: AIIMS, New Delhi
- Fellowship in Paediatric Spine: Shriners Hospitals for Children, USA
- Fellowship in Spine Surgery: Yale University, USA
- Post Graduate Fellowship: AIIMS, New Delhi
Memberships
- Spine AO
- DS Society for the Spine
- Association of Indian Spine Surgeons
- Association of Indian Physicians
- Orthopaedic Society of Gurgaon
- Association for Indian Orthopedics
Awards & Honors
- Atal Swasthya Bhushan Samman 2019: Presented by Shri Om Birla
- Best Spine Surgeon of the Year 2018: Healthcare Today Excellence Award
- Best Spine Surgeon in Delhi NCR 2017: Merit Award
- Global Healthcare Excellence Award 2015: Best Spine Surgeon in Gurgaon
- Dr. Pandurangi Award 2006-07: Best Orthopaedic Resident at KEM Hospital, Mumbai
- Hewlett Packard All Asia Young Inventor Award 2000: Top 12 Finalists
Clinical Focus
- Spinal deformities (Scoliosis, Kyphosis)
- Spinal trauma
- Degenerative spine conditions
- Spinal infections
- Spinal tumors
- Osteoporosis
Procedures
Spine Fusions
- Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
- Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion (DLIF)
- Axial Lumbar Interbody Fusion (Axial-LIF)
Deformity Correction
- Scoliosis Correction
- Kyphosis Correction
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Artificial Disc Replacement (Lumbar and Cervical)
- Cranio-vertebral and Cervical Spine Surgeries
- Spinal Tumor Resection
- Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Pain Management Techniques
- Epidural Blocks
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Spinal Cord Stimulators
- Baclofen and Morphine Pumps
- Percutaneous Discectomy
