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Dr. Survendra Rai

MBBS, MS General Surgery, MRCS, DNB Neurosurgery

Speciality: Micro-Neurosurgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS), Neurovascular Anomalies, Functional Neurosurgery

Experience: 14+ years

Langauges: English, Hindi, Marathi

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About Dr. Survendra Kumar Rajdeo Rai

Dr. Survendra Kumar Rajdeo Rai is an eminent senior Neurosurgeon and Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel — widely recognized as one of India's most prestigious apex public teaching medical networks. Bringing over 14 years of robust clinical, academic, and operating theater experience, he combines micro-surgical capability with academic research depth to address high-volume, complicated nervous system disorders.

 

Dr. Rai’s educational background spans elite national and global surgical institutions. He graduated with top institutional honors, emerging as the University Topper during his MS in General Surgery examinations at the historic Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai. He subsequently attained the prestigious MRCS credential from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, establishing global verification for his surgical capabilities. He went on to secure his DNB in Neurosurgery from the highly competitive Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, under the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.

 

As an active medical educator with more than 7 years of formal resident teaching tenure, Dr. Rai has helped shape the training pathways of upcoming neurosurgeons across major municipal teaching systems in Mumbai, including the Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & Hospital, Sion. In addition to his core public sector academic portfolio, he serves as a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Godrej Memorial Hospital, extending modern brain and spine care pathways to private patients across the broader Mumbai metropolitan region.

 

My Patient Philosophy

Dr. Rai believes that clinical neurosurgery encompasses far more than structural intervention on complex neural pathways; it is an active effort to restore a patient's functional autonomy and quality of life. He understands that patients presenting with neurological complaints face deep uncertainty, fear, and intricate diagnostic trails. His practice is built upon delivering complete transparency: providing a highly accurate diagnosis, ensuring an honest evaluation of procedural risk profiles, and applying evidence-backed surgical decisions. For Dr. Rai, an optimal clinical outcome is achieved long before the initial incision is made, beginning with the correct, personalized diagnostic decision.

Education & Board Certifications

  • DNB (Neurosurgery): Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai | National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
  • MRCS (Edinburgh): Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.
  • MS (General Surgery): Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals | Conferred University Topper status.
  • MBBS: Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Kalva, Thane | Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).
  • Medical Registration: Formally accredited with the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC).

Treatment Expertise

  • Microscopic Craniotomy for Brain Tumour Ablation
  • Transnasal Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery & Ventriculoscopy
  • Microvascular Aneurysm Clipping & Resection of Vascular Malformations
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Planning & Electrode Placement
  • Lumbar Microdiscectomy & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
  • Spinal Instrumentation, Cervical Spine Fusion, & Stabilization
  • Decompressions, Open Laminectomy, & Microsurgical Foraminotomy
  • Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt Placement & Programmable Valve Care
  • Complex Peripheral Nerve Repair & Neurolysis
  • Stereotactic-Guided Brain Biopsy & Intensive Neurocritical Trauma Care
  • Benign and Malignant Brain Tumours (Meningiomas, Gliomas, Acoustic Neuromas)
  • Cerebral Aneurysms & Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
  • Degenerative Spinal Disease, Slip Disc, & Sciatica (Cervical & Lumbar)
  • Spinal Canal Stenosis & Spondylolisthesis
  • Congenital Hydrocephalus & Chiari Malformations
  • Acute Neurotrauma, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), & Spinal Cord Trauma
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia & Intractable Craniofacial Pain Syndromes
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ulnar Entrapment, & Peripheral Nerve Injuries
  • Advanced Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (Surgical Selection)
  • Medically Refractory Epilepsy & Syringomyelia

Positions Head

  • Assistant Professor (Neurosurgery): Department of Neurosurgery, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai (Current).
  • Consultant Neurosurgeon: Godrej Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (Current).
  • Faculty Member & Surgical Mentor: BYL Nair Charitable Hospital & Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai Central.
  • Faculty Member & Surgical Mentor: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & Hospital (LTMGH), Sion, Mumbai.

Affiliations & Memberships

  • Neurological Society of India (NSI)
  • Indian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN)
  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
  • Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC)

Research & Publications

Dr. Survendra Kumar Rajdeo Rai remains dedicated to tracking technical breakthroughs in neurological care models. His scientific research projects focus on advancing safety margins during microvascular aneurysm repairs, optimizing functional recovery timelines in minimally invasive lumbar decompressions, and updating municipal trauma triage workflows. He regularly reviews academic papers and presents his findings before national neurosurgical forums.

Awards And Honours

  • University Topper Distinction: Earned the top rank across the entire university during his MS postgraduate surgical examinations at Grant Medical College in 2004.
  • Global Surgical Milestone: Attained MRCS distinction from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, validating his practice against global evidence-based surgery models.
  • Core Residency Architect: Spent over 7 years managing clinical skill labs and surgical training curricula for post-graduate neurosurgery residents across Mumbai's top municipal tertiary care networks.
  • Academic Speaker: Invited faculty speaker at major neurosurgical Continuing Medical Education (CME) initiatives and regional neurological symposia.