Dr. Dhiraj V Sonawane

Dr Dhiraj V Sonawane is an internationally acclaimed and highly precise Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon in Mumbai, bringing an extensive 20 years of specialised clinical and surgical experience to the field of advanced spine care.

He consults across several premier institutions, including SRCC Children Hospital in Mahalakshmi, Apollo Spectra Hospital in Tardeo, and Masina Hospital in Byculla.

Possessing a globally formidable academic foundation, he holds an MS in Orthopaedics, augmented by highly prestigious international fellowships in Clinical Spine and Scoliosis Surgery from Columbia University (USA) and the National University Hospital (Singapore).

Recognised globally as a leading authority in complex spine reconstructions, he is highly sought after for minimally invasive spine surgeries (MISS), severe scoliosis correction, and paediatric spine diseases.

Having successfully performed over 5,000 complex spine surgeries, he consults fluently in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Dhiraj V Sonawane provides highly precise, life-changing surgical interventions and comprehensive orthopaedic care for patients battling severe spinal deformities, debilitating disc pathologies, and complex spinal infections across Mumbai.

Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Correction

Children and adults suffering from abnormal sideways spinal curvature (scoliosis), patients diagnosed with severe craniovertebral junction anomalies, or individuals experiencing severe structural spinal deformities demand highly precise, multidisciplinary orthopaedic oversight. Dr Dhiraj provides authoritative spinal reconstruction:

• Complex Scoliosis Correction Surgery
• Advanced Paediatric Spine Surgery
• Comprehensive Spine Deformity and Alignment Correction

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Disc Pathology

Patients experiencing severe radiating leg pain (sciatica) due to a slipped disc, individuals suffering from cervical radiculopathy (radiating neck and arm pain), or those with severe lumbar canal stenosis causing walking difficulty require highly delicate decompression. Dr Dhiraj offers expert minimally invasive management:

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) / Keyhole Spine Surgery
• Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy and Decompression
• Advanced Cervical Spine Surgery and Disc Replacement

Complex Spine Trauma, Infections, and Tumours

Individuals suffering from severe spinal tuberculosis (Pott's disease), patients diagnosed with aggressive spinal tumours, or those experiencing severe spinal instability due to spondylolisthesis or high-impact trauma require extremely urgent and complex surgical intervention. Dr Dhiraj provides elite surgical management:

• Advanced Spinal Fusion Surgery
• Complex Spinal Tumour Excision and Reconstruction
• Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections (Spinal Tuberculosis)
• Highly Complex Revision Spine Surgeries

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Dhiraj V Sonawane possesses an incredibly robust academic foundation, representing the highest echelons of orthopaedic surgical training from India, Singapore, and the United States:

• MBBS from Maharashtra University (2006)
• MS in Orthopaedics from Grant Medical College, Mumbai (2010)
• Fellowship in Scoliosis Surgery from Columbia University Medical Centre, USA
• Fellowship in Clinical Spine from the National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore
• AO Spine Fellowship

He is registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 2006020738, 2006).

Professional Memberships

Dr Dhiraj holds esteemed memberships in several elite national and international spine associations, reflecting his deep commitment to advancing global spine care standards:

• Scoliosis Research Society
• North American Spine Society (NASS)
• Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS)
• Association of Spine Surgeons India (ASSI)
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of India (MISSI)
• Bombay Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
• Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)

Extensive Past Experience and Academic Excellence

Demonstrating a massive clinical legacy and a profound commitment to medical research, Dr Dhiraj has held prestigious roles and contributed significantly to the global orthopaedic community:

• Extensive Surgical Experience: Has successfully performed over 5,000 complex spine and scoliosis surgeries, including profound work at KEM Hospital and JJ Hospital, Mumbai.
• Academic Contributions: Published over 50 research papers in reputed international journals and authored multiple book chapters.
• Editorial Roles: Serves as the Co-Editor of the Journal of Trauma & Orthopaedics and Associate Editor of the Journal of Spinal Studies & Surgery.

Current Hospital Affiliations in Mumbai

Dr Dhiraj V Sonawane currently consults as a leading Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon at the following premier healthcare facilities:

• SRCC Children Hospital, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai. (Consultation Fee: ₹1200)
• Apollo Spectra Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai. (Consultation Fee: ₹1200)
• Masina Hospital, Byculla, Mumbai.
• Dhanwantari Hospital and Research Centre, Dadar West, Mumbai. (Consultation Fee: ₹1200)
• Dr Dhiraj Sonawane Clinic (We Are Spine), 503, Kohinoor Square, Dadar West, Mumbai. (Consultation Fee: ₹1200)

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