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Dr. Dhanish Mehendiratta

MBBS, MS

Speciality: Microendoscopic Spine Surgery, Complex Revision Spine Care & Spinal Trauma

Experience: 10+ years

Langauges: English, Hindi, Marathi

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My Patient Philosophy

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About Dr. Dhanish Mehendiratta

Dr. Dhanish Mehendiratta is an exceptionally well-trained, internationally fellowship-taught Spine Surgeon specializing in the minimally invasive, keyhole, and microendoscopic management of complex spinal disorders. He earned his MBBS and his MS in Orthopaedics from the D. Y. Patil Medical College and Research Centre, Kolhapur. Recognizing the need for ultra-specialized care in spine health, he completed a rigorous super-specialty spine fellowship at the Hinduja Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, under the Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI). Dr. Mehendiratta furthered his expertise globally through prestigious fellowships with AO Spine Asia Pacific at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC, New Delhi), Queen's Medical Centre (Nottingham University Hospitals, UK), and the historic Instituto Ortopedico Rizzoli in Bologna, Italy.

 

Currently leading his private practice at D Spine Clinic in Kurla West and operating as a Senior Consultant at CritiCare Asia Multispeciality Hospital in Andheri West, Dr. Mehendiratta brings world-class precision to treating chronic back and neck conditions. He specializes in microendoscopic discectomy, complex revision spine surgeries, and advanced spinal fracture fixations. Dr. Mehendiratta is deeply involved in spinal research and clinical safety, consistently contributing to international journals on topics like avoiding wrong-level surgery ("The Laminar Trap") and improving outcomes for spinal tumors. He ensures every patient receives an ethical, highly customized treatment plan focused on long-term spinal stability and rapid recovery.

 

My Patient Philosophy

  • Utilizing advanced, microendoscopic keyhole techniques to protect muscle tissue, reduce pain, and get patients back on their feet faster.
  • Enforcing strict diagnostic safety protocols to ensure absolute precision during every stage of spinal surgery.
  • Basing all clinical decisions on robust, peer-reviewed international scientific data and ethical guidelines.
  • Providing a dedicated, close-knit follow-up experience to ensure a safe, well-supported recovery.

Education & Board Certifications

  • Fellowship (AO Spine Europe) — Instituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
  • Fellowship (Spine Surgery) — Nottingham University Hospitals – Queen's Medical Centre, United Kingdom
  • Fellowship (AO Spine Asia Pacific) — Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC), New Delhi
  • Super-Specialty Spine Fellowship (ASSI) — Hinduja Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
  • MS (Orthopaedics) — D. Y. Patil Medical College and Research Centre, Kolhapur
  • MBBS — Regulated Indian University Medical Degree

Treatment Expertise

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) & Microendoscopic Discectomy
  • Microdecompression for spinal canal stenosis
  • Complex Revision Spine Surgery & alignment correction
  • Surgical excision of spinal cord tumors
  • Advanced spinal fracture reduction and stabilization (pedicle screw fixation)
  • Conservative, multi-disciplinary back and neck pain management
    • Lumbar disc herniations & sciatica (severe leg pain)
    • Cervical & lumbar canal stenosis (spine narrowing)
    • Complex, multi-level degenerative spine diseases
    • Intradural extramedullary spinal cord tumors
    • Acute spinal fractures, dislocations, and cord trauma
    • Failed back surgery syndrome requiring revision

Positions held

  • Founder & Chief Spine Surgeon — D Spine Clinic, Kurla West, Mumbai (Current)
  • Consultant Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon — CritiCare Asia Multispeciality Hospital, Andheri West, Mumbai (Current)

Affiliations & Memberships

  • AO Spine (Member No. 100216801)
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI Member No. 3098)
  • International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT Member No. 40194)
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) | Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOA) | Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association (MOA)

Research & Publications

  • Mehendiratta D, et al. "Effect of pre-operative parameters on outcomes of lumbar microdiscectomy." Asian Journal of Neurosurgery, 2022.
  • Patel P, Dalvie S, Mehendiratta D. "Wrong Level Spine Surgery: The Laminar Trap." The ASSI Monograph, 2022.
  • Mehendiratta D, et al. "Clinical Outcome of Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors." Surgical Neurology International, 2021.