Dr. Gautam Zaveri

About Doctor

Qualifications:

• MS
• DORTH
• DNB

Overview:

Dr. Gautam Zaveri is one of India's leading spine surgeons, specializing in both surgical and non-surgical treatment of spinal disorders. He has developed a comprehensive non-operative program for managing various spinal ailments. His expertise includes major reconstructive spine surgeries for conditions such as fractures, tumors, tuberculosis, and spinal deformities in both adults and children.

He is a pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery, performing procedures such as microdiscectomies, micro-decompression for spinal stenosis, minimally invasive spinal fusions, and vertebroplasty.

Dr. Zaveri is a renowned academician and researcher, having contributed numerous articles to national and international medical journals. He has also authored chapters in textbooks on spine surgery. He frequently serves as a speaker and demonstrator at national and international spine workshops, conferences, and postgraduate teaching courses.

He has played a crucial role in advancing spinal surgical techniques, including:

• Stepwise protocol for managing thoracolumbar trauma
• Acute vertebral shortening for thoracolumbar trauma
• Posterolateral approaches for tuberculosis of the thoracic spine
• Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for lumbosacral tuberculosis

He serves on the Managing Council of the Association of Spinal Surgeons of India, further highlighting his contributions to the field.

Conditions Treated:

• Spinal fractures
• Spinal tumors
• Tuberculosis of the spine
• Spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis)
• Spinal stenosis
• Degenerative disc diseases
• Sciatica and herniated discs

Procedures Performed:

• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Microdiscectomy
• Micro-decompression for spinal stenosis
• Minimally invasive spinal fusions
• Vertebroplasty
• Complex spine reconstructions

Awards & Recognitions:

• Best Asia-Pacific Spine Faculty (2006) – AOSpine International, Davos
• International Spine Fellow (2000) – International Society for Study of the Lumbar Spine, Adelaide, Australia
• Best Clinical Research Paper (2006) – International Spinal Cord Society Meeting, Delhi