Treated
Conditions treated
- Brain tumours (selected)
- Cervical / lumbar stenosis and disc disease
- Epilepsy (work-up and surgery)
- Hydrocephalus (planned)
- Trigeminal neuralgia (selected)
- Movement disorders (selected DBS)
Treatment
Neurosurgeryin India
Brain and spine surgery, epilepsy, and movement-disorder programmes at high-volume neurosurgical centres.
From $7,500
Indicative band
10–21d
Typical stay
JCI / NABH
Partners
48h
Case review
Overview
What is neurosurgery in India?
Brain and complex spine lists in India concentrate at a handful of high-volume campuses. We match the lesion or level to that volume, write ICU and implant lines, and plan a stay long enough that you are not rushed onto a long-haul flight.
Pathways
Types of neurosurgical care
- 01
Brain tumours
Resection and biopsy with navigation or intraoperative monitoring where the centre lists it.
- 02
Spine neurosurgery
Cervical and lumbar decompression, fusion, and selected deformity — hardware named.
- 03
Epilepsy & functional
Work-up and selected resective or neuromodulation programmes.
- 04
Vascular
Aneurysm and AVM pathways at centres that run those lists — not every campus.
Treatments
Common treatments
- 01
Craniotomy / tumour resection
Stay includes ICU. Histology and adjuvant plans are part of discharge, not a surprise.
- 02
Spine decompression / fusion
Level-specific. If pain is the only symptom, we still ask whether surgery is the right first step.
- 03
Epilepsy surgery evaluation
Video EEG and imaging in India can be a work-up trip, not always immediate theatre.
- 04
Shunt and hydrocephalus
Selected planned cases. Acute deterioration is an emergency at home, not a flight.
Care desk
How MedMax runs a neuro case
You do not need a finished hospital shortlist to start. Share what you have — letters, scans, or a short note — and a care manager maps the next clinical step for neurosurgery before any report leaves MedMax.
- 01
Same-day acknowledgement, specialist view targeted within two business days
- 02
Hospital shortlist by volume and accreditation for this pathway — not a brochure directory
- 03
Written quote with theatre, implants or drugs, ICU nights, and attendant stay listed
- 04
Visa letter, pickup, and Recovery nights only after you approve a match
Causes
Possible causes
- 01
A tumour, cyst, or vascular lesion on MRI
- 02
Nerve compression in the neck or lumbar spine
- 03
Drug-resistant epilepsy
- 04
Movement disorder being considered for DBS
- 05
Waits or self-pay neurosurgery costs at home
Procedures
Common procedures
- Tumour resection
- Spine decompression / fusion
- Microdiscectomy
- Epilepsy evaluation
- VP shunt (planned)
- DBS (selected centres)
Why this pathway
Why a high-volume neuro list?
01
ICU quality and monitoring change outcomes more than a brochure hotel.
02
Not every “neuro hospital” does vascular or functional work.
03
Flying after a craniotomy needs a surgical clearance, not a hopeful ticket.
04
Spine implants should be on the quote the way cardiac devices are.
Timing
When should you see a specialist?
- 01
An MRI already shows a lesion or clear nerve compression
- 02
Progressive weakness, or pain that has failed a proper conservative trial
- 03
Seizures not controlled on medication
- 04
A surgeon at home has recommended surgery and you want a second plan
- 05
Sudden severe headache, collapse, or rapidly worsening neurology — local emergency first
After the theatre
Precautions & aftercare
- ICU step-down and wound rules are on the discharge note.
- A Recovery stay is common after craniotomy or multi-level fusion.
- Antiepileptic or steroid tapers must be written for the clinician at home.
- Do not drive or fly until the team clears you.
Stay on
Need nights after discharge?
Guest house, service apartment, or a hotel near campus — arranged as Recovery, not a tourist add-on.
Can you operate on a scan from home?
Often the board can plan from a good-quality MRI. Some files need a fresh scan in India before theatre. We say which after review.
What does neurosurgery cost in India?
The figure on this page is an indicative starting band, not a brochure package. After a specialist reads your reports we write a quote with theatre, implant or consumables, ICU and ward nights, and attendant stay listed separately. Estimates are marked as estimates.
How soon can we travel?
Most planned cases list a theatre window in weeks, not months — once reports are complete and you have approved a hospital. Visa timing depends on your passport and mission; we issue the invitation after you accept a quote.
Will the hospital see my reports before I say yes?
No. Files stay with MedMax until you approve a match. You can stop after a second opinion.
Can a family member stay with me?
Yes. Attendant beds and nearby stay are listed on the quote. After discharge we can arrange a Recovery stay if you need more days before the flight home.
Is this page medical advice?
This page is guidance for families planning care in India. Diagnosis and treatment decisions remain with your clinicians.
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- Indicative from $7,500
- Volume-matched centres
- ICU nights on the quote
- Clearance before you fly home
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