MISSAB FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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

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MISSAB Accredited Training Centres and Mentors

The following are the available MISSAB accredited training centres and Mentors.

 

Dr Karthik Kailash / Dr. Sudhir Ganesan

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

kkspinedoc@gmail.com

sudhiraxon@gmail.com

Social Media Handles Linkedin
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
Dr Ketan Deshpande
Saishree Hospital Pune
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
Dr Rakshith Srinivasa
M S Ramaiah Institute of Neurosciences – Bengaluru
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
Dr Sudhir Dubey
Medanta Hospital, New Delhi
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
Dr. Ajay Krishnan
Stavya Spine Hospital & Research Institute
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
Dr. G. Balamurali
Kauvery Advanced Spine Centre
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

Dr. Varun Agarwal
Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital and Keshlata Hospital
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
Dr. Vikas Gupte
Fortis Hospital – Mumbai
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
Dr. Arvind G Kulkarni
Mumbai Spine Scoliosis & Disc Replacement Centre – Mumbai
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
Dr. Ayush Sharma
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Central Railway Hospital – Mumbai
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
Dr Amit Jhala / Dr Sharvin Sheth
HCG Hospital – Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
Name of Doctor / Mentor Dr. Amit Jhala / Dr Sharvin Sheth
Institute HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad
Contact Number 9825040172
Email Id

acjhala@gmail.com

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.
Dr Rajakumar Deshpande
Fortis Hospital – Bangalore
Dr Sukumar Sura
Asian Spine hospital – Hyderabad
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
Dr. Malcolm Pestonji
Jaslok Hospital – Mumbai
Dr. Shrinivas Rohidas
Dr. Rohidas’ Centre for Minimally Invasive Spine & Neurosurgery – Kolhapur
Dr Paresh Chandra Dey
Purushottam Hospital and Research centre pvt ltd – Bhubaneswar
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
Dr Mohinder Kaushal / Dr Mukul Kaushal
Trinity hospital and medical research institute zirakpur – Chandigarh
Name of Doctor / Mentor Dr Mohinder Kaushal & Dr Mukul Kaushal
Institute Trinity hospital and medical research institute zirakpur chandigarh
Contact Number 9815195546
Email Id

drmohinderk@gmail.com

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
Dr Arun Bhanot
C K Birla Hospital – Gurugram
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
Dr Rakeshkumar Luhana
Venus super speciality hospital – Vadodara (Gujarat)
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
Dr Vinoth Thangamani
Preethi Hospitals Madurai – Tamilnadu
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.
Dr. Asheesh Tandon
Aditya Super speciality Hospital – Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh)
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
Dr. Girish Datar
Centre for Endoscopic Spine Surgery, SHOT – Miraj
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
Dr Ravish Patel
Marengo Asia Hospital – Vadodara
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
DR ABHIJIT PAWAR
KOKILABEN DHIRUBHAI AMBANI HOSPITAL – MUMBAI
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

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