Dr. Abhijit Pawar

Dr Abhijit Pawar is an expert Spine Surgeon and Orthopaedist with 24 years of extensive clinical experience, currently practising as a Senior Consultant at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri West, Mumbai.

Demonstrating strong clinical expertise, he specialises in advanced minimally invasive spinal surgeries, successfully managing complex scoliosis deformities, severe cervical disc issues, and spinal tumours.

His authoritative knowledge in 3D Navigation-guided spine surgery ensures precise surgical execution and maximum patient safety, forming a reliable foundation for achieving pain-free mobility and rapid post-operative recovery.

Building on an exceptionally robust academic foundation, Dr Pawar holds an MS in Orthopaedics (Gold Medalist), an MRCS from the UK, and highly specialised fellowships in Spine and Scoliosis Surgery from the USA and Canada.

As a trusted and pioneering surgeon who has performed over 3500 successful spine procedures, he actively publishes in leading international medical journals and utilises advanced techniques like stitchless endoscopic decompression to deliver precise, evidence-based results.

He consults fluently in English, Hindi, and Marathi, ensuring clear communication and compassionate care for all his patients.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Abhijit Pawar provides advanced orthopaedic and spinal care, focusing on precise diagnostics and highly complex minimally invasive surgical interventions.

Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Dr Pawar offers highly precise, advanced surgical interventions to treat critical conditions such as severe lumbar disc herniations, chronic sciatica, and spinal canal stenosis.

• Endoscopic Spinal Decompression: Advanced stitchless surgery performed under local anaesthesia using highly precise endoscopic cameras to safely relieve severe nerve pressure and eliminate chronic back pain.
• Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion (TLIF): Complex surgical stabilization of the spine performed through tiny keyhole incisions, safely ensuring minimal blood loss, reduced muscle damage, and a faster recovery.

Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Correction

Dr Pawar provides comprehensive surgical management to correct severe spinal curvatures, treating conditions such as severe paediatric and adult scoliosis, and complex kyphosis.

• 3D Navigation-Guided Scoliosis Correction: Highly advanced, computer-assisted surgical correction of severe spinal deformities, ensuring pinpoint accuracy during pedicle screw placement to prevent nerve injury.
• Advanced Spinal Fusion: Customised surgical realignment of the spine using precision rods and screws to safely halt the progression of severe deformities and restore optimal posture.

Cervical Spine and Cranio-Vertebral Surgery

Dr Pawar expertly manages critical neck and upper spine issues, treating conditions such as severe cervical disc prolapse, neck pain with nerve compression, and cranio-vertebral dislocations.

• Cervical Disc Replacement: Precise surgical removal of a severely damaged neck disc, safely replacing it with an artificial implant to preserve natural neck motion and relieve nerve pain.
• Cranio-Vertebral Junction Decompression: Highly complex surgical stabilization of the joint between the skull and the upper spine to safely prevent severe spinal cord compression and paralysis.

Spinal Trauma and Tumour Reconstruction

Dr Pawar offers rapid, advanced surgical solutions for catastrophic spinal injuries and cancers, treating conditions such as severe spinal fractures, vertebral compression fractures, and complex spinal tumours.

• Advanced Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: Minimally invasive injection of specialised bone cement into severely fractured vertebrae to safely restore height and provide immediate pain relief.
• Spinal Tumour Resection and Stabilization: Precise surgical excision of highly vascular spinal tumours, safely removing the cancerous tissue and securely stabilizing the spine with advanced instrumentation.

Credentials and Academic Foundation

Showcasing his dedication to continuous medical education, Dr Abhijit Pawar possesses an exceptionally robust academic background in advanced global spine surgery:

• MBBS from Dr V M Medical College, Solapur (2002)
• MS in Orthopaedics from B J Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, Pune (2007)
• MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (2010)
• Fellowship in Spine Surgery from the University of Montreal, Canada (2010)
• Fellowship in Trauma and Limb Deformity from the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA (2011)
• Fellowship in Spine and Scoliosis Surgery from the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA (2012)
• AO Spine Fellowship from North America (2012)
• Fellowship in Paediatric and Endoscopic Spine Surgery, USA (2013)

Medical Registrations:

• Maharashtra Medical Council (2002020656)

Past Experience

With twenty-four years of highly focused surgical experience, Dr Pawar has successfully performed over 3500 complex spinal surgeries globally. His professional journey includes serving as an expert specialist at several premier tertiary care hospitals:

• Consultant Spine Surgeon: Ruby Hall Clinic.
• Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics): B J Medical College, Pune.

Current Hospital Affiliations

He currently provides expert surgical consultations and advanced spinal procedures at the following locations:

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West, Mumbai. (Senior Consultant)
• Synergy Spine and Orthopedic Center, Baner. (Director)

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Abhijit Pawar is widely recognised for his clinical excellence and pioneering surgical techniques in the field of Spine Surgery. His professional achievements include:

• Being awarded the prestigious Dr K H Sancheti Gold Medal for standing first in Orthopaedics at the University of Pune (2007).
• Receiving nominations for the NASS Value Award from the North American Spine Society (2013) and the Russell Hibbs Award for the best basic science paper by the Scoliosis Research Society (2013).

Professional Memberships

Dr Pawar holds active affiliations with several highly prestigious medical organisations:

• Scoliosis Research Society
• North American Spine Society (NASS)
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society of India (MISSI)
• The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Maharashtra Orthopaedics Association

Medical Research and Publications

Dr Pawar maintains a strong commitment to academic advancement in the field of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery.

He has published over 15 international papers in leading spine journals and presented more than 50 papers at various global conferences.

By constantly updating his knowledge through international fellowships and research, he actively contributes to the evidence-based enhancement of modern 3D navigation-guided spine surgeries and minimally invasive scoliosis corrections.

His highly cited publications include:

• The evaluation of lumbosacral dysplasia in young patients with lumbosacral spondylolisthesis (European Spine Journal).
• Humeral lengthening with monolateral frame: Assessment of functional outcome (Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research).
• Use of an Antibiotic coated nail for fusion of infected Charcot ankles (Foot and Ankle International).
• Comparison of posterior and lateral lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (Asian Spine Journal).
• Access related complications during anterior lumbar spine surgery (World Journal of Orthopedics).

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