What Is Spinal Stenosis and How Is It Treated? 25 Aug
Spine Care

What Is Spinal Stenosis and How Is It Treated?

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal or nerve passageways become narrowed, potentially putting pressure on…

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Can Epilepsy Be Cured With Surgery and Treatment Options 24 Aug
Neurosurgery

Can Epilepsy Be Cured With Surgery and Treatment Options

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain can cause recurrent seizures. While…

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How Serious Is a Brain Aneurysm and Can It Be Treated 22 Aug
Neurosurgery

How Serious Is a Brain Aneurysm and Can It Be Treated

A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral aneurysm, is a weakened area in a blood vessel in the brain that can form a bulging or…

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How Long Is Recovery After Spinal Fracture Surgery 21 Aug
Spine Care

How Long Is Recovery After Spinal Fracture Surgery

Recovery after spinal fracture surgery varies from person to person and depends on the type and location of the fracture, the…

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Can a Slipped Disc Heal Without Surgery 20 Aug
Spine Care

Can a Slipped Disc Heal Without Surgery

Yes, many people with a slipped disc can improve without surgery, particularly when symptoms are manageable and there is no…

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What Is Brachial Plexus Injury and Can It Be Fixed 19 Aug
Neurosurgery

What Is Brachial Plexus Injury and Can It Be Fixed

The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that connects the spinal cord with the shoulder, arm, and hand, helping control movement…

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Acoustic Neuroma Treatment: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Options 18 Aug
Neurosurgery

Acoustic Neuroma Treatment: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Options

An acoustic neuroma, medically known as a vestibular schwannoma , is a usually slow-growing, non-cancerous tumor that develops…

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Is Hydrocephalus in Adults Curable Treatment Options 17 Aug
Neurosurgery

Is Hydrocephalus in Adults Curable Treatment Options

Hydrocephalus is a neurological condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates within the spaces of the brain,…

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Can Spinal Tuberculosis Be Cured Completely 13 Aug
Spine Care

Can Spinal Tuberculosis Be Cured Completely

Yes, spinal tuberculosis can often be cured completely when diagnosed early and treated appropriately. Spinal tuberculosis…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions patients ask before consulting Dr. (Prof.) Sumiet Snha.

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Dr. (Prof.) Sumiet Snha (also known as Dr. Sumit Sinha) is an AIIMS-trained Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon with 25+ years of experience. He is the Principal Director - Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery at Max Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi, and an ex-Professor of Neurosurgery at AIIMS, New Delhi.

Dr. Snha consults at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Plot No. 1, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075, from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Video consultation is also available on request.

You can book an appointment by calling +91-8448877746, sending a WhatsApp message, or filling the online appointment form on this website. Our team will call you back to confirm the slot.

In minimally invasive (keyhole) or endoscopic spine surgery, the surgeon treats the problem through a very small incision using an endoscope and special instruments. It usually means less pain, less blood loss, a shorter hospital stay and a faster return to routine activities compared with open surgery.

No. Most patients with slip disc or back pain improve with medicines, physiotherapy and lifestyle changes. Surgery is advised only when there is severe or persistent pain, weakness, numbness or loss of bladder/bowel control, or when conservative treatment fails.

Brain tumors, pituitary tumors, acoustic neuroma, aneurysms and AVMs, epilepsy, hydrocephalus, paediatric neurosurgical problems, slip disc, spinal stenosis, spinal fractures, spinal tumors, spine tuberculosis, atlanto-axial dislocation, brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries, nerve tumors, trigeminal neuralgia and spasticity.

Suffering from back pain, a brain or nerve problem?

Get an expert opinion from Dr. (Prof.) Sumiet Snha — Vice Chairman, Robotics, Neurosurgery & Spine Services, Max Hospital · Ex-Professor, AIIMS · 30+ years of experience.