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Neurosurgery

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Sudden memory loss can be alarming, especially when it occurs without warning and begins to interfere with everyday activities.…

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Worst Headache of Your Life: 5 Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore 30 Jul
Neurosurgery

Worst Headache of Your Life: 5 Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

Almost everyone gets a headache now and then — after a stressful day, poor sleep, or too much screen time. But every so often, a…

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Persistent Headaches That Don't Improve With Medicine: When to See a Neurosurgeon 29 Jul
Neurosurgery

Persistent Headaches That Don't Improve With Medicine: When to See a Neurosurgeon

Persistent headaches that do not improve even after taking medication can be frustrating and concerning. While occasional…

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Slipped Disc vs Normal Back Pain: How to Tell the Difference 28 Jul
Spine Care

Slipped Disc vs Normal Back Pain: How to Tell the Difference

Back pain is a common concern that can affect people of different ages and activity levels, often resulting from muscle strain,…

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Numbness in Legs While Walking? Spinal Stenosis Symptoms 27 Jul
Spine Care

Numbness in Legs While Walking? Spinal Stenosis Symptoms

Numbness in the legs while walking can be uncomfortable, especially when it repeatedly interrupts your daily activities or makes…

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Lower Back Pain Not Going Away: Causes & Treatment Guide 25 Jul
Spine Care

Lower Back Pain Not Going Away: Causes & Treatment Guide

Back discomfort after a long day often settles with proper rest, but lower back pain not going away can be a warning sign of an…

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Endoscopic Spine Surgery Modern Treatment for Back and Neck Pain with Faster Recovery 24 Jul
Spine Care

Endoscopic Spine Surgery Modern Treatment for Back and Neck Pain with Faster Recovery

Living with persistent back pain or neck pain can affect mobility, work, sleep, and overall quality of life. Modern spinal care…

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Vascular Neurosurgery Modern Surgical Techniques Benefits Risks Recovery and Patient Care Guide 23 Jul
Neurosurgery

Vascular Neurosurgery Modern Surgical Techniques Benefits Risks Recovery and Patient Care Guide

Vascular Neurosurgery is a highly specialized branch of neurosurgery that focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases affecting…

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Acoustic Neuroma Treatment Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Surgery Recovery Guide 22 Jul
Neurosurgery

Acoustic Neuroma Treatment Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Surgery Recovery Guide

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FAQ

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.