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Max Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075 · Mon - Sat : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

MBBS, MS, DNB, MCh (AIIMS, New Delhi), FACS

Credentials & Leadership Roles

Dr. (Prof.) Sumiet Snha — Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon and Peripheral Nerve Surgeon

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Vice ChairmanRobotics, Neurosurgery & Spine Services, Max Hospital - Dwarka, New Delhi & Gurugram, Haryana
Ex-ProfessorDepartment of Neurosurgery, JPNA Trauma Center & All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Hon'y TreasurerNeurological Society of India
Hon'y PresidentNeurotrauma Society of India
PresidentIndian Society of Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Hon'y SecretaryNeuroendoscopic Society of India
EC MemberSkull Base Surgery Society of India
FacultyAO Spine
Ex-Education OfficerAO Spine (India)
FacultyAdvanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Founder Faculty & Ex-In-chargeCadaver Training & Research Facility, JPNATC, AIIMS, New Delhi
Honours & Achievements

Awards & Recognition

Felicitated by the Union Health Minister - Dr. (Prof.) Sumiet Snha

Felicitated by the Union Health Minister

Swasthya Hindustan Conclave, Zee Hindustan

Honoured by Dr. J.P. Nadda, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, for exceptional contribution to neurosurgery and spine surgery. Awards were adjudged by a specialised panel on contributions, success rates and patient outcomes.

Young Neurosurgeon Award - Dr. (Prof.) Sumiet Snha
2017

Young Neurosurgeon Award

Times of India Achievers Award

Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Award by a jury of nationally and internationally reputed doctors.

Young Neurosurgeon Award - Dr. (Prof.) Sumiet Snha
2009

Young Neurosurgeon Award

9th International Conference on Cerebrovascular Surgery, Nagoya, Japan

Selected for the Young Neurosurgeon Award to attend the international conference on cerebrovascular surgery in Nagoya, Japan.

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

American College of Surgeons

Conferred the FACS fellowship - a globally recognised mark of surgical excellence, ethics and quality patient care.

President, Neurotrauma Society of India - Dr. (Prof.) Sumiet Snha

President, Neurotrauma Society of India

33rd Annual Meeting of the Neurotrauma Society of India, Goa

Took over as President of the Neurotrauma Society of India; earlier served as its Secretary.

Faculty - Skull Base Surgery Conference - Dr. (Prof.) Sumiet Snha
2016

Faculty - Skull Base Surgery Conference

18th Annual Conference of Skull Base Surgery Society of India (Skull Base Con 2016)

Invited faculty for the national skull base surgery conference held at SMS Medical College, Jaipur.

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.