Dr. Akshat Kayal

Dr Akshat Kayal is a highly accomplished Consultant Neurosurgeon with 17 years of extensive clinical experience, currently practising at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri West, Mumbai.

Demonstrating immense clinical expertise, he specialises in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, and complex, function-preserving brain tumour excisions.

His highly authoritative knowledge in performing advanced awake craniotomies and deep brain stimulation ensures that patients receive the safest, most effective surgical interventions for complex neurological disorders.

Building on an exceptionally robust academic foundation, Dr Kayal holds an MS in General Surgery and an MCh in Neurosurgery.

He further honed his surgical mastery by completing a highly prestigious Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at the Wexner Medical Centre (The Ohio State University, USA) and a Fellowship in Advanced Brain Mapping and Awake Surgery at Hospital Virtual Valdecilla (Santander, Spain).

As a trusted neurosurgeon and researcher, he has co-developed surgical skill labs and won several national awards for his clinical presentations.

He consults fluently in English and Hindi, ensuring clear communication and compassionate counselling for patients navigating complex brain and spinal conditions.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Akshat Kayal provides advanced neurosurgical care, focusing on precise brain mapping, neuromodulation, and minimally invasive spine surgeries.

Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery

Dr Kayal offers highly precise surgical management for severe movement and pain disorders, treating conditions such as severe Parkinson's disease, chronic neuropathic pain, and medically refractory spasticity.

• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Highly advanced surgical implantation of brain electrodes to safely modulate neural circuits and significantly reduce severe tremors and Parkinsonian symptoms.
• Peripheral Neuromodulation: Precise surgical placement of nerve stimulators to safely alleviate chronic, debilitating pain and severe muscle spasticity.

Brain Tumour and Awake Surgery

Dr Kayal provides comprehensive surgical care for complex cranial tumours, managing conditions such as deep-seated brain tumours, eloquent area lesions, and pituitary adenomas.

• Awake Craniotomy with Brain Mapping: Highly specialised surgical removal of brain tumours while the patient is awake, safely preserving critical speech and motor functions using real-time Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM).
• Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Precise, minimally invasive transsphenoidal removal of pituitary gland tumours without visible scars, ensuring rapid neurological recovery.

Epilepsy and Seizure Surgery

Dr Kayal expertly manages medically refractory seizure disorders, treating conditions such as treatment-resistant epilepsy and severe focal seizure syndromes.

• Stereo-EEG Implantations: Advanced, minimally invasive placement of depth electrodes into the brain to accurately map complex seizure origins before definitive surgery.
• Advanced Epilepsy Surgery: Highly skilled, targeted surgical resection of the brain's epileptogenic zone to safely eliminate or significantly reduce severe seizure activity.

Spinal and Neurotrauma Surgery

Dr Kayal offers rapid, life-saving interventions for critical neurological emergencies, treating conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, severe spinal tumours, and subarachnoid haemorrhage.

• Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: Precise surgical decompression of the spinal cord and removal of spinal tumours through tiny incisions to safely preserve spinal stability.
• Emergency Stroke and Trauma Surgery: Rapid, highly critical surgical management, including craniotomies and shunt placements, to safely relieve intracranial pressure and treat acute brain injuries.

Credentials and Academic Foundation

Showcasing his dedication to continuous medical education, Dr Akshat Kayal possesses a highly robust academic background in advanced global neurosurgery:

• MBBS from S. Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot (2009)
• MS in General Surgery from Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pune
• MCh in Neurosurgery from Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore
• Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery from the Wexner Medical Centre, The Ohio State University Columbus, USA
• Fellowship in Advanced Brain Mapping and Awake Surgery from Hospital Virtual Valdecilla, Santander, Spain

Medical Registrations:

• Karnataka Medical Council (96763)

Professional Memberships

Dr Kayal holds active affiliations with several highly prestigious neurological organisations:

• Neurological Society of India
• Neurosurgeons Society of India
• Indian Neuromodulation Society
• Bombay Neurological Association

Current Hospital Affiliations

He currently provides expert neurosurgical care and advanced functional brain surgeries at the following location in Mumbai:

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West, Mumbai. (Consultant - Neurosurgery)

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Akshat Kayal is widely recognised for his surgical precision and academic contributions in the field of Neurosurgery. His professional achievements include:

• Earning the prestigious 1st Prize for E-Poster Presentation at NSSA 2013 for his work on a rare case of ASPS presenting as Cauda Equina Syndrome.
• Co-developing the Surgical Skill Lab at the Department of Surgery, Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pune.
• Playing an instrumental role in the Indo-US Educational Conclave.

Medical Research and Publications

Dr Kayal maintains a strong commitment to academic advancement in the field of Neurosurgery. He frequently presents his complex surgical findings at national and international conferences, such as AASPN/ISPN and Child Neurocon.

By constantly updating his knowledge through advanced awake surgery mapping techniques and deep brain stimulation protocols, he actively contributes to the evidence-based enhancement of modern neurosurgery.

• Elevated Skull Fractures: An Under Recognized Entity (Indian Journal of Surgery, 2014).
• Scalp Arteriovenous Malformations in Young (Journal of Paediatric Neurosciences, 2014).
• Kikuchi–Fujimoto Disease Presenting as Brachial Plexus Neuritis: A Case Report (Indian Journal of Neurosurgery, 2016).
• Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma Presenting as Cauda Equina Syndrome - Case Report (The Journal of Spinal Surgery, 2014).
• Preoperative Nutritional Assessment in Elderly Cancer Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery (Indian Journal of Surgery, 2015).

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