Dr. Hitesh Garg

About Doctor

Qualifications:

• MBBS – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
• MS in Orthopedics – KEM Hospital & Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai
• Fellowship in Spine Surgery – Yale University, USA
• Fellowship in Pediatric Spine Surgery – Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, USA

Overview:

Dr. Hitesh Garg leads the Ortho-Spine Surgery unit at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, and has over 18 years of expertise in spine surgery. He has trained and worked at prestigious global institutions, including Yale University (USA) and Shriners Hospital for Children (Philadelphia, USA). Despite being offered a faculty position in the USA, he chose to return to India to establish a world-class spine center. He has a strong academic background, has published research nationally and internationally, and contributed chapters to globally recognized spine surgery books.

With more than 5,000 successful spine surgeries, his expertise covers: 2,500+ spinal fusion procedures (e.g., TLIF, ACDF) 1,000+ deformity correction surgeries (Scoliosis & Kyphosis) 300+ artificial disc replacements (lumbar & cervical) 500+ spinal fracture treatments 500+ complex spine surgeries (tumors, congenital defects, spino-pelvic fixations) He employs state-of-the-art surgical technology, including Neuromonitoring, O-arm, Navigation, modular operation theaters, and surgical microscopes, ensuring a 98% success rate.

Dr. Garg has treated patients from 50+ countries, including the USA, Canada, Germany, Australia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. His clientele includes high-profile individuals such as ministers, military officers, celebrities, athletes, doctors, and business leaders. His key areas of interest include minimally invasive spine surgeries, motion-preserving techniques, craniovertebral and cervical spine procedures, and scoliosis & kyphosis correction surgeries.

Procedures Performed:

• Spinal fusions: TLIF, ALIF, DLIF, Axial-LIF, PLIF, PLF
• Spinal deformity corrections: Scoliosis & Kyphosis
• Artificial disc replacements: Cervical & Lumbar Minimally invasive spine surgeries
• Cervical spine surgery
• Occipito-cervical & C1-C2 procedures
• Spinal tumor surgeries
• Kyphoplasty & Vertebroplasty
• Motion-preserving techniques for degenerative spine disorders & scoliosis
• Growing rods for scoliosis treatment
• Spinal trauma surgeries
• Pain management procedures: Epidural blocks, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulators, baclofen & morphine pumps, percutaneous discectomy

Memberships and Fellowships:

• Member of Delhi Spine Society
• Member of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India
• Member of the Indian Medical Association
• Member of Gurgaon Orthopedic Society
• Member of the Indian Orthopedic Association
• Member of the North American Spine Society
• Fellowship in Spine Surgery - Yale University, USA
• Fellowship in Pediatric Spine Surgery - Shriners Hospitals for Children, USA, Joint Replacement
• Fellowship - AIIMS, New Delhi

Awards & Recognitions:

• "Atal Swasthya Bhushan Samman 2019" (Awarded by Shri Om Birla, Hon’ble Speaker of India)
• "Best Spine Surgeon of the Year" – Healthcare Today Excellence Award (2018)
• "Best Spine Surgeon in Delhi NCR" – Merit Award (2017)
• "Best Spine Surgeon in Gurgaon" – Global Healthcare Excellence Award (2015)
• Dr. Pandurangi Award for "Best Orthopedic Resident" (KEM Hospital, Mumbai, 2006-07)
• All Asia Young Inventor Award Nominee (Hewlett-Packard, 2000)
• Dr. Hira Lal Sharma Memorial Gold Medal (Punjab School Education Board, 1996-97) Ranked 5th in the All India Pre-Medical Entrance Examination