Dr. Uday Pote

Dr Uday Pote is an experienced spine surgeon in Pune with 16 years of clinical practice and over 4,000 spine surgeries and 8,000 trauma procedures performed. His expertise covers minimally invasive spine surgery, disc prolapse treatment, spinal fixation, scoliosis and deformity correction, interventional pain management (epidural injections, nerve root blocks, vertebroplasty, nucleoplasty), and fracture care.

If you are dealing with back or neck pain, sciatica, a slipped disc, spinal stenosis, or a spine fracture, Dr Pote provides both surgical and non-surgical options depending on what is best for your situation.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Pote's practice is focused on spine conditions, combining minimally invasive surgical approaches with interventional pain management techniques for patients who may not need open surgery.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Pune

Spine surgery through smaller incisions for faster recovery, with 4,000+ spine surgeries performed:

• Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
• Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion (TLIF/PLIF)
• Minimally Invasive Cervical Surgery
• Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation
• Tubular Retractor Assisted Surgery
• Microdiscectomy

Disc Prolapse and Degenerative Spine Surgery in Pune

Treatment for slipped discs and wear-and-tear spine conditions:

• Lumbar Disc Prolapse Surgery
• Cervical Disc Surgery
• Spinal Stenosis Decompression
• Spondylolisthesis Surgery
• Lumbar and Cervical Fusion
• Revision Spine Surgery

Interventional Pain Management in Pune

Non-surgical procedures to relieve spine-related pain:

• Epidural Steroid Injections
• Nerve Root Blocks
• Facet Joint Injections
• Radiofrequency Ablation
• Vertebroplasty (Cement Injection for Compression Fractures)
• Nucleoplasty (Minimally Invasive Disc Treatment)
• Caudal Epidural Block

Spine Trauma Surgery

Surgical management of spine fractures and injuries:

• Spinal Fracture Fixation and Stabilisation
• Vertebral Compression Fracture Treatment
• Thoracolumbar Fracture Surgery
• Cervical Spine Injury Management
• Spinal Cord Injury Stabilisation

General Trauma and Fracture Surgery

Orthopaedic trauma care, with 8,000+ trauma procedures performed:

• Hip Fracture Fixation
• Long Bone Fracture Surgery
• Periarticular Fracture Fixation
• Polytrauma Management
• Open Fracture Management

Spinal Tumour and Infection Surgery

Treatment for non-degenerative spine conditions:

• Spinal Tumour Surgery
• Spinal Tuberculosis Surgery
• Spinal Infection Management
• Intradural Tumour Surgery

Conditions Treated

• Lumbar Disc Prolapse (Slipped Disc)
• Cervical Disc Disease
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Sciatica
• Spinal Fractures
• Vertebral Compression Fractures (Osteoporotic)
• Spinal Tumours
• Spinal Tuberculosis
• Chronic Back and Neck Pain

Professional Experience

• Consultant Spine Surgeon, Manipal Hospitals, Baner, Pune, Consultation Fee: ₹1100
• Consultant, Harmony Healthcare Clinic, Baner, Pune
• Consultant, Vita Life Clinic, Baner, Pune
• Previous Consultant, Chellaram Hospital, Pune
• Previous Consultant, Deenanath Mangeshkar Memorial Hospital, Pune
• Previous Consultant, Oyster and Pearl Hospital

He completed his MBBS from BJ Medical College, Pune (2008), the city's most established government medical institution, followed by a Diploma in Orthopaedics from CPS, Mumbai and DNB Orthopaedics from the National Board of Examinations (2013). His Fellowship in Spine Surgery from Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune (2013) provided dedicated spine surgical training at one of Pune's leading hospitals. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Orthopaedics, reflecting ongoing commitment to advancing his field through academic research. He has published research on giant cell tumour of the calcaneus, cervical radiculopathy techniques, tennis elbow management, and intradural epidermoid cysts in national and international orthopaedic journals. He actively educates patients about spine health through YouTube and Instagram content, making complex spine conditions understandable for the general public.

Research and Publications

• Giant Cell Tumor of Calcaneus, International Journal of Scientific Study
• Cervical Radiculopathy Technique, International Journal of Orthopaedics
• Tennis Elbow: Splint vs Brace, VIMS Health Science Journal
• Intradural Epidermoid Cyst, Journal of Orthopaedics and Spine

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from BJ Medical College, Pune (2008)
• Diploma in Orthopaedics from College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS), Mumbai
• DNB Orthopaedics from National Board of Examinations (2013)
• Fellowship in Spine Surgery from Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune (2013)
• PhD in Orthopaedics (Pursuing)

Registration Number

Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration Number 3771 (2008)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)

Why Patients with Spine Problems in Pune Choose Dr Uday Pote

Back and neck pain is incredibly common, but deciding whether you need surgery, a pain injection, or conservative treatment can be confusing. Dr Pote's practice combines both surgical and non-surgical spine care, which means he can offer you the full range of options rather than defaulting to one approach. His 4,000+ spine surgeries and 8,000+ trauma procedures provide the volume of experience that builds reliable surgical skill.

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Uday Pote, spine surgeon in Pune, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Manipal Hospitals Baner, Harmony Healthcare Clinic, and Vita Life Clinic, Pune.