- Speciality: Orthopedics Spine Surgery
- Designation: Principal Director & Head of Orthopedics Spine Surgery
- Experience: 26+ years
- Hospital: BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Puneet Girdhar
Dr. Puneet Girdhar is a distinguished expert in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, with over 26 years of extensive experience. Throughout his career, he has successfully performed more than 10,000 spinal surgeries, addressing a wide range of spine-related issues in both adults and children. Dr. Girdhar specializes in modern surgical techniques, including keyhole surgeries that minimize recovery time and reduce surgical trauma. He also incorporates non-surgical pain management methods such as nerve root blocks and facetal injections, offering comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s needs.
As the Principal Director and Head of Orthopedic Spine Surgery at BLK-Max Institute for Bone, Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Spine, and Sports Medicine in North India, Dr. Girdhar leads a dedicated team that assists in numerous complex spinal surgeries every year. His use of advanced surgical tools, including high-precision microscopes, ensures the highest levels of patient safety and successful outcomes, particularly in intricate cases involving spine deformities. Dr. Girdhar’s commitment to excellence in spine care has positively impacted approximately 2,000 patients, underscoring his expertise and dedication to improving the quality of life for his patients.
Specializations
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Keyhole surgeries).
- Non-surgical pain management techniques (Nerve root blocks, Facetal injections).
- Spine deformity surgeries with special devices for patient safety.
Fellowships
- Spine fellowship, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.
- MITLIF training, Singapore General Hospital.
- Articular Surface Arthroplasty fellowship, Knappschafts Krankenhaus, Germany.
- AO trauma fellowship, Denver Health, Colorado, USA.
Memberships
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI).
- North American Association of Spine Surgery.
- European Spine Society.
- Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA).
- AO Spine International.
- AO Alumni, Switzerland.
Clinical Tools
- Advanced microscopes for precision in surgeries.
- Techniques that ensure quicker recovery times.
Achievements
- Successfully treated around 2,000 patients.
- Leader in performing complex spine surgeries in North India.
Current Position
- Principal Director & Head of Orthopedic Spine Surgery at BLK-Max Institute, North India.
