Dr. Utkarsh Bhagat

Dr. Utkarsh Bhagat is a neurosurgeon with more than 17 years of experience in the field and a reported record of over 3,500 major neurosurgical procedures. He completed his MBBS at Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and his M.Ch in Neurosurgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He subsequently undertook specialist training in Germany, including a fellowship in neuro-endoscopy in Trier and training in skull base microneurosurgery in Hannover.

His practice encompasses brain and spinal conditions, including benign and malignant brain tumours, spinal tumours, herniated discs, sciatica, spinal canal stenosis, neurovascular conditions, head and spine injuries, infections, and congenital disorders such as hydrocephalus, craniovertebral junction anomalies and tethered cord. The source material also lists experience with paediatric neurosurgical conditions, epilepsy, headaches and neuropathies.

Dr. Bhagat’s subspecialty interests include minimally invasive or keyhole brain surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, skull base microneurosurgery and complex instrumented spinal fusion. Procedures listed in his profile include endoscopic and neuro-navigation-guided surgery, skull base tumour excision, microscopic and endoscopic spinal procedures, and neuromodulation, including spinal cord stimulation and implantable pumps. His training and practice also cover spinal trauma and instrumented procedures for conditions such as fractures and spondylolisthesis.

Alongside clinical work, he has participated in national and international conferences and workshops, served as a reviewer for medical journals, and contributed to academic training for neurosurgery residents. The source describes his approach as patient-centred, with an emphasis on clear communication and the use of minimally invasive techniques, endoscopy, microscopy and neuro-navigation where appropriate. His career includes work at AIIMS, Max Healthcare and Fortis Healthcare before his listed appointment as Director, Senior Consultant and Head of Neurosurgery at Narayana Health in Gurugram in August 2023.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS — Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (2000–2006; qualification listed as 2006).
• M.Ch in Neurosurgery — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2007–2012; qualification listed as 2012).

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

• Fellowship in Neuro-endoscopy — Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder, Trier, Germany (2013).
• Training in Skull Base Microneurosurgery — International Neuroscience Institute, Hannover, Germany (2013).
• Clinical interests include minimally invasive brain and spine surgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, skull base surgery, spinal fusion and complex cranial and spinal conditions.

Research Contributions & Publications

• Has reviewed scientific articles for international medical journals and participated as an author and presenter at conferences.
• Contributes to teaching and mentoring neurosurgery residents and has been invited to lecture at national and international conferences.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

• Selected for specialist international training in neuro-endoscopy and skull base microneurosurgery in Germany.
• Professional associations listed include the World Spinal Column Society, Neurological Society of India, Neurotrauma Society of India, and Indian Society of Acute Trauma and Critical Care.

​​​​​​​Specialization

• Brain and spinal tumours
• Minimally invasive and endoscopic brain surgery
• Minimally invasive spine surgery and instrumented spinal fusion
• Skull base microneurosurgery
• Neuro-navigation-guided surgery
• Spinal trauma, herniated discs, sciatica and spinal canal stenosis
• Neurovascular conditions and congenital neurosurgical disorders

• Director, Senior Consultant and Head of Department, Neurosurgery — Narayana Health, Gurugram (listed from August 2023).
• Consultant and Associate Consultant, Neurosurgery — Fortis Healthcare / Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram (2014–2023 in one source; another source lists consultant from April 2017 onward).
• Associate Consultant, Neurosurgery — Max Healthcare, Saket and Patparganj, New Delhi (2013–2014).
• Visiting Fellow (Gastarzt) — International Neuroscience Institute, Hannover, Germany (2013).
• Visiting Fellow (Gastarzt) — Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder, Trier, Germany (2013).
• Chief Resident, Neurosurgery — AIIMS, New Delhi (2012).