Dr. Rajan Shah
Director of Neurosurgery
Specialty:Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery
42+ years of experience
Nanavati Max super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai , India
About Dr. Rajan Shah
Dr. Rajan Shah is one of India’s most accomplished and respected neurosurgeons, having practiced for 42 years. He is currently the Director of Neurosurgery at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital in Mumbai, where he oversees specialised units in Functional Neurosurgery, Neuro-Endoscopy, and Cranioplasty surgery.
Dr. Shah is a pioneer in complex cranial procedures, having performed over 8,000 successful brain tumour surgeries and having a mortality rate of less than 1% in his last 1,000 patients. He also has extensive experience treating cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), trigeminal neuralgia, spinal tumours, and minimally invasive spine surgery. His surgical outcomes are consistently in line with international standards.
Dr. Shah’s international experience includes advanced fellowships at prestigious institutions such as Mount Sinai Hospital (New York) and Fujita University Hospital (Japan), ensuring that his practice is grounded in the most recent neurosurgical advances. He is a popular choice among international patients looking for world-class neurosurgical care in India, thanks to his clinical precision and compassionate approach.
Education & Training
MBBS – Mumbai University, 1979
MCh (Neurosurgery) – Mumbai University, 1986
Advanced Training – Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Republic of Ireland (3 years)
Travelling Fellowships:
Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA
Fujita University Hospital, Japan
Specialty Interests
Brain Tumor Surgery (including complex and recurrent tumors)
Cerebrovascular Surgery – Aneurysms & AVMs
Functional Neurosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Neuro-Endoscopic and Keyhole Neurosurgery
Cranioplasty and Skull Base Surgeries
Spinal Tumor and Degenerative Spine Surgery
Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Management
Conditions Treated
Brain Tumors (Meningiomas, Gliomas, Acoustic Neuromas)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Aneurysms and Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
Brain Injuries and Hemorrhagic Stroke
Spinal Cord Tumors
Degenerative Spine Disorders (Disc Herniation, Stenosis)
Hydrocephalus and Cranial Deformities
Procedures Performed
Craniotomies for Brain Tumors
Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation (Daycare Procedure)
Clipping and Coiling of Aneurysms
AVM Resection and Embolization
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Endoscopic Neurosurgery
Cranioplasty and Skull Reconstruction
FAQs -Dr. Rajan Shah
Dr. Shah has performed over 8,000 brain tumor surgeries, with an outstanding safety record and globally competitive outcomes.
Yes, he offers both Microvascular Decompression and Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation, with over 600 cases successfully managed.
Yes, he specializes in minimal access spinal surgeries and keyhole approaches for cranial conditions, ensuring faster recovery and reduced complications.
He practices at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital as Director of Neurosurgery Radiosurgery.
You can directly book an appointment through Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hos[ital Mumbai, to book an appointment or you can reach out to Hospisity’s care team:
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