The following are the available MISSAB accredited training centres and Mentors.
MISSAB has gone decisive to take some concrete academic steps : launching fellowship opportunities at dedicated MIS centres.
Goal: This training is aimed at surgeons who wish to enhance their training in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS).This will help a MISSAB member fellow learn basic to advances of MISS.
Benefits: Exposure to centre specific MISS techniques.
Certification: The candidate will be honoured with a certificate at the subsequent annual conference.
Requirements:
MISSAB membership
Committed Interest in MISS
The fellow has to maintain a log book and take the tutor’s signature at the end and share the copy with the MISSAB secretariat
Duration of Fellowship:
Short Term – Minimum 3 week
Long Term – 3 month or more
The following are the available MISSAB accredited training centres and Mentors.
Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr K. Karthik Kailash / Dr Sudhir Ganesan |
| Institute | Sri Ramachandra University Chennai |
| Contact Number | 9841008155 |
| Email Id |
sudhiraxon@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | |
| Website | https://www.sriramachandra.edu.in |
| MISSAB Membership Number | KMB001 / SMB054 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 15-20 |
| Types of MIS procedures | all types of MIS |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Neuro-Monitoring, Xray Navigation, Burr, Bone Scalpel, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | Skills Lab with AR /VR |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Yes |
| Experience of the mentor | 30 years + |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | short term fellows there is no scope for involvement in research but they can be involved in audit |
| Accommodation | can be provided but will be charged |
| Stipend | No for short term fellowship Yes for long term |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr Ketan Deshpande |
| Institute | Saishree Hospital – Pune |
| Contact Number | |
| Email Id | ketan228@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | |
| Website | |
| MISSAB Membership Number | KMB005 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | Approximately 18-20 surgeries over 3 weeks time |
| Types of MIS procedures | Mainly UBE surgeries including Decompression, Discectomies, UBE-TLIF, UBE- Posterior Cervical Foraminotomies, Endoscopy (transforaminal) |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Complete Transforaminal Endoscopy and UBE instrumentation, Stryker Full HD video trolley, Spine Microscope, Image intensifier |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Fellows can get Scrubbed in for all Surgeries and would get good hands-on experience |
| Experience of the mentor | 8 to 9 years fin Private practice following Post-graduation and respective Fellowships |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | Fellows can become a part of the ongoing research activities |
| Accommodation | Not possible in Hospital premises but can help in getting the same near the Hospital |
| Stipend | No stipend |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr Rakshith Srinivasa |
| Institute | Ramaiah Memorial Hospital , Bengaluru |
| Contact Number | 9481620589 |
| Email Id | drrakshithsrinivas@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | Non |
| Website | https://www.msruas.online |
| MISSAB Membership Number | RMB014 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 20 cases |
| Types of MIS procedures | Discectomy, TLIF, multilevel fusion , kyphoplasty, cervical laminoforaminotomy, idem excision |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Neuro-Monitoring, Xray Navigation, Burr, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | Non |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | First assistant |
| Experience of the mentor | Fellowship in Minimal invasive spine surgery from Cambridge UK. Post MCh 14 years |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | Yes |
| Accommodation | No |
| Stipend | No |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr Sudhir Dubey |
| Institute | Medanta Hospital – New Delhi |
| Contact Number | |
| Email Id | sudhir6321@yahoo.com |
| Social Media Handles | |
| Website | |
| MISSAB Membership Number | SMB031 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 15 in 3 weeks |
| Types of MIS procedures | All levels |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | All |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Scrub.Will place screw |
| Experience of the mentor | 24 years minimally invasive |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | fellow to be involved in research and publications. Candidate enthusiasm |
| Accommodation | not available but cheap 3 weeks guest houses at walkable distance |
| Stipend | No |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr. Ajay Krishnan |
| Institute | Stavya Spine Hospital & Research Institute – Ahmedabad (Gujarat) |
| Contact Number | 9824302768 |
| Email Id | drajaykrishnan@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | |
| Website | https://stavyaspine.com/ |
| MISSAB Membership Number | AMB010 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 40 – 150 depending on availability and involvement of visiting fellow. |
| Types of MIS procedures | Transforaminal Endoscopy, Interlaminar / UBE, Percutaneous fixation, Robotic surgeries, navigated surgeries, MISS TLIF, OLIF, ALIF, TDR lumbar – cervical , Open surgeries, Revision surgeries, Deformity surgeries, Neuro surgical tumours, Biopsy , RF abalation, Pain management injections, conservative care, Physio -Rehab treatments. |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Dedicated spine ONLY centre, Dedicated 6 operation theatres IOTS ( Integrated operation theatre suites) . |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | Two O Arms, Robot, Navigation , Burr, Bone scalpel, Microscope , Exoscope, Endoscope & accessories , Laser, RF, plasma. |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | 1st / 2nd Assistance / observations |
| Experience of the mentor |
Dr Ajay Krishnan 22yrs Dr Bharat R Dave 35 yrs Dr Shivanand 16 yrs Dr Ravi Ranjan 12 yrs Dr Mirant Dave 4 yrs Dr Mukesh Patel 35 yrs |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | One paper to be submitted. |
| Accommodation | No |
| Stipend | No |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr G Balamurali |
| Institute | Kauvery Hospital, Chennai |
| Contact Number | 9840480529 |
| Email Id | drgbalamurali@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | _.drbala._ |
| Website | www.drgbalamurali.com |
| MISSAB Membership Number | BMB004 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 25-35 |
| Types of MIS procedures | TLIF, Endoscopy, MIS discectomy, MIS Degen, Vertebraoplasty, Tumour removal, Implants, OLIF, Scoliosis |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Neuro-Monitoring, Xray Navigation, O Arm Navigation, Burr, Bone Scalpel, Laser, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | Nil |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Yes |
| Experience of the mentor | 20+ years |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | Yes |
| Accommodation | NO |
| Stipend | YEs depending on duration and candidate |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr Varun Agarwal |
| Institute | Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital |
| Contact Number | 8006460900 |
| Email Id | keshlatahospitalopd@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | drvarunagarwal |
| Website | www.drvarunagarwal.com |
| MISSAB Membership Number | VMB001 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 20 |
| Types of MIS procedures | OLLIF, Endoscopy, Robotics, Navigation, tubular surgery |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Neuro-Monitoring, Robot, Xray Navigation, O Arm Navigation, Burr, Bone Scalpel, Laser, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | exoscope |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | yes |
| Experience of the mentor | 10 years |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | yes |
| Accommodation | yes – university guest house as per charges |
| Stipend | None for observer |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr. Vikas Gupte |
| Institute | Fortis Hospital – Mumbai |
| Contact Number | |
| Email Id | vmgupte@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | |
| Website | |
| MISSAB Membership Number | VMB002 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 15 to 30 depending on availability. |
| Types of MIS procedures |
Transforaminal Endoscopy, Percutaneous fixation, MISS TLIF, OLIF, Biopsy , Pain management injections. Navigated surgery.(we will be starting full endoscopy soon). |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope/ Microscope/ Image intensifier , Navigation, Burr, Bone scalpel. |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | 2nd Assistance |
| Experience of the mentor | 30 yrs |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | One paper to be submitted. |
| Accommodation | No |
| Stipend | No |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr Arvind Kulkarni |
| Institute | Mumbai Spine Scoliosis & Disc Replacement Center |
| Contact Number | 9892875490 |
| Email Id | drarvindspines@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | Spinedocarvind |
| Website | www.indiaspinesurgery.com |
| MISSAB Membership Number | AMB032 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 50 |
| Types of MIS procedures | Tubular & Endoscopic |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Neuro-Monitoring, O Arm Navigation, Burr, Bone Scalpel, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | Brain |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Yes |
| Experience of the mentor | 25 years |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | Yes |
| Accommodation | Yes |
| Stipend | None |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr Ayush Sharma |
| Institute | Dr B R Ambedkar Memorial Hospital |
| Contact Number | 9004549623 |
| Email Id | drayush@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | https://m.facebook.com/102669118640471 |
| Website | www.laserspine.in |
| MISSAB Membership Number | AMB039 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 18-20 |
| Types of MIS procedures | All types of MIS surgeries |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Neuro-Monitoring, Xray Navigation, Burr, Bone Scalpel, Laser, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | 3D CAM |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Yes |
| Experience of the mentor | 15 Years |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | Yes |
| Accommodation | No |
| Stipend | No |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr. Amit Jhala / Dr Sharvin Sheth |
| Institute | HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad |
| Contact Number | 9825040172 |
| Email Id |
sharvinsheth@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | none |
| Website | https://www.hcghospitals.in/doctors/dr-amit-jhala |
| MISSAB Membership Number | AMB001 / SMB048 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 20-25 |
| Types of MIS procedures | UBE discectomy, UBE decompression, MIS-TLIF, MIS-OLIF, MIS-KLIF, Cervical MIS lamino-foraminotomy, MIS fixation lumbar and thoracic, MIS-ULBD |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, O Arm Navigation, Burr, Bone Scalpel, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | Surgical Planning software |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Good opportunity for hand-on for basic procedures such as pedicle screw or tubular docking; high level of participation in clinical and surgical evaluation |
| Experience of the mentor | 28 years |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | fairly good |
| Accommodation | No. |
| Stipend | None. |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr Sukumar Sura |
| Institute | Asian Spine hospital |
| Contact Number | 9505184188 |
| Email Id | sukumarsura@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | asian.spine.hospital |
| Website | asianspinehospital.com |
| MISSAB Membership Number | SMB040 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 20-25 cases |
| Types of MIS procedures | All types of Endoscopice spine surgeries, MIS surgeries. |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Neuro-Monitoring, Xray Navigation, Burr, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | Robot |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Yes |
| Experience of the mentor | 15 years |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | Very much |
| Accommodation | No accommodation |
| Stipend | No stipend |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr Paresh Chandra Dey |
| Institute | Purushottam Hospital and Research Centre pvt ltd |
| Contact Number | 9437069966 |
| Email Id | drpcdey86@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | yes |
| Website | www.purushottamhospital.com |
| MISSAB Membership Number | PMB005 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 20 |
| Types of MIS procedures | endispine _ Destandau |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Image Intensifier, Robot, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | 3D 4 kEndovision storz |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | yes ,assisting in syrgery ,pre and post op even in Opd |
| Experience of the mentor | 19 years in endospibe field |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | yes fair chance rather it is mandatory |
| Accommodation | yes ,we could arrange |
| Stipend | yes more then 6 months |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr Mohinder Kaushal & Dr Mukul Kaushal |
| Institute | Trinity hospital and medical research institute zirakpur chandigarh |
| Contact Number | 9815195546 |
| Email Id |
drmukulkaushal@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | X, Facebook YouTube, Instagram |
| Website | wwwtrinityhospital.in |
| MISSAB Membership Number | MMB008 / MMB010 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | Around 15 to 20 |
| Types of MIS procedures | Destandau ArthrospineUBE and UBE Fusions |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Xray Navigation, Burr, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | 3 D C Arm |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Will observe live procedures and hands on models |
| Experience of the mentor | Chief Mentor 35 years. Associate Mentor 11 years |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | Yes |
| Accommodation | Not providing |
| Stipend | No |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | DR ARUN BHANOT |
| Institute | C K BIRLA HOSPITAL, GURUGRAM |
| Contact Number | 9873555303 |
| Email Id | ARUNBHANOT@GMAIL.COM |
| Social Media Handles | dspinedoc |
| Website | drarunbhanot.com |
| MISSAB Membership Number | AMB031 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 7-14 |
| Types of MIS procedures | Full Endoscopic Discectomy, Full endoscopic stenosis decompression, Endo TLIF, Endoscopic Cervical foraminotomy, Endoscopic Thoracic Decompression, Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous Spinal Stabilisation, MIS -TLIF, Image guided spine injection procedures, Endoscopic Median Branch Rhizotomy |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Burr, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | Endoscopic Drill system |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Observer, hands on assistance as first or second assistant |
| Experience of the mentor | 20 years |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | The fellow can undertake some learnings from his/her time with mentor to make plans for collaborative research in future |
| Accommodation | not able to provide accommodation |
| Stipend | not able to provide stipend |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr Rakeshkumar Luhana |
| Institute | Venus super speciality hospital |
| Contact Number | 9687700444 |
| Email Id | rcluhana@hotmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | dr_rakesh Luhana |
| Website | www.venussuperspecualityhospital.com |
| MISSAB Membership Number | RMB013 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 35-40 |
| Types of MIS procedures | All varieties of Tubular & interlaminar endoscopic surgery |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Neuro-Monitoring, Burr, Bone Scalpel, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | CUSA |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Yes..based on interest and enthusiasm |
| Experience of the mentor | 20 years of experience 15 years into MIS 5 years into endoscopy |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | Yes |
| Accommodation | Not provided |
| Stipend | 75000 |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr Vinoth Thangamani |
| Institute | Preethi Hospitals Madurai Tamilnadu |
| Contact Number | 7418804447 |
| Email Id | drvinoththangamani@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | LinkedIn, YouTube |
| Website | www.preethihospitals.com |
| MISSAB Membership Number | TMB006 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 20 |
| Types of MIS procedures | Full endoscopic procedures, O arm and Navigation procedures, Trauma and degen fusion MIS procedures |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Neuro-Monitoring, O Arm Navigation, Burr, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | Nil |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Good exposure n hands on for fellows |
| Experience of the mentor | 10+ years in Mininally invasive Spine. Senior Surgeons with 30+ years experience Dr R Sivakumar, Chief Spine Consultant |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | Yes |
| Accommodation | Will facilitate in near by PG HOSTEL |
| Stipend | – Nil. |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr. Asheesh Tandon |
| Institute | Aditya Super speciality Hospital – Advance Neurosurgery Brain and Spine Center |
| Contact Number | 9691808598 |
| Email Id | advanceneurosurgery@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | YouTube/ Instagram / FB /Linkedin |
| Website | www.advanceneurosurgery.com |
| MISSAB Membership Number | AMB034 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 20-30 |
| Types of MIS procedures | Endoscopic Interlaminar Lumbar Cervical , MISS TILF, MIS Tumour Excision, Pain Procedures / Cervical Lumbar Facet Block/Ganglion impar block/RF/Facet Joint/ Transforaminal Block |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Neuro-Monitoring, Xray Navigation, Burr, Bone Scalpel, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | 3D Exoscope |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Active Assistance |
| Experience of the mentor | 23 Years |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | Yes |
| Accommodation | NO |
| Stipend | NO |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr. Girish Datar |
| Institute | Centre for Endoscopic Spine Surgery, SHOT, Miraj |
| Contact Number | +919372103402 |
| Email Id | drgirishdatar@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | youtube.com/drgirishdatar Facebook.com/drgirishdatar |
| Website | www.spinescopy.com |
| MISSAB Membership Number | GMB003 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 20 |
| Types of MIS procedures | Full Endoscopic Interlaminar & Translaminar Surgeries ( Discectomy & Stenosis) Transforaminal Endoscopic Spine Surgery Redo full Endoscopic Spine Surgery Full Endoscopic Interbody Fusion Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation Interventional procedures ( Medial branch block, Rhizotomy, discography, lateral recess block etc) |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Image Intensifier, Burr, Laser, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | No |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Observation Assistance as a first & Second assistant |
| Experience of the mentor | 16 years as an Endoscopic Spine Specialist |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | Yes |
| Accommodation | No but we can assist in getting one |
| Stipend | No |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | Dr Ravish Patel |
| Institute | Marengo Asia Hospital, Vadodara |
| Contact Number | 9427107642 |
| Email Id | ravishspine@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | https://www.instagram.com/spinesurg_dr.ravishpatel?igsh=dTYydDhtNHdxZnpx&utm_source=qr |
| Website | www.spinesurg.in |
| MISSAB Membership Number | RMB022 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 15 |
| Types of MIS procedures | All kinds of tubular decompression, Discectomy, MIS fixations and fusion. Occasionally transforaminal discectomy and unilateral biportal discectomy and decompression |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Burr, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | No |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | Yes for long term fellows |
| Experience of the mentor | 10 years |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | Our centre highly focused in research and publications |
| Accommodation | No |
| Stipend | 45,000 per month |
| Name of Doctor / Mentor | DR ABHIJIT PAWAR |
| Institute | KOKILABEN DHIRUBHAI AMBANI HOSPITAL ANDHERI |
| Contact Number | 7387080391 |
| Email Id | drabhijitpawar@gmail.com |
| Social Media Handles | @drabhijitpawar |
| Website | www.endospineclinic.com |
| MISSAB Membership Number | AMB006 |
| Number of MIS surgeries that the fellow will be exposed to in 3 weeks | 10 |
| Types of MIS procedures | MIS TLIF, Tubular Microendoscopic decompression , MIS Stabilization , ACDF , Endoscopic spine surgery, Vertebroplasty |
| Infrastructure available at the centre | Endoscope, Microscope, Image Intensifier, Neuro-Monitoring, Xray Navigation, O Arm Navigation, Burr, Bone Scalpel, Laser, RF System |
| Any Other Advance Gadgets | SPINE SURGERY SUITE |
| Opportunity for hands-on and level of participation | EXTENSIVE |
| Experience of the mentor | 15 years of spine surgery |
| Scope for the mentor-fellow to be involved in research and publications | yes Enough |
| Accommodation | yes |
| Stipend | 1.2 lakhs |