Doctor Profile
Dr. Puneet Girdhar Vice Chairman & Head - Ortho Spine, MIS & Robotic Spine Surgery
MIS & Robotic Spine Surgery
MBBS,MS,M.Ch
BLK Max Hospital, Delhi, India
26+ Years
About Dr. Puneet Girdhar
- Dr. Puneet Girdhar is one of the leading names in the field of Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery. He has a vast experience of more than 18 years in Ortho Spine Surgery and legacy of more than 15,000 successful Spinal surgeries. He has been widely acknowledged for his versatile and patient-centric approach.
- He is also one of the Pioneers of Integrated Advanced Robotic Navigation Assisted Precision Spine Surgeries. He actively conducts and participates in Minimal Invasive Spinal Surgery Workshops and Cadaveric training programmes as Faculty in India and Abroad.
- He frequently delivers lectures in his speciality at State and National Conferences as well as International Meets.
Education and Training
- MBBS (Medical degree) from Punjab University, Chandigarh
- MS in Orthopaedics (Orthopedic Surgery) from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
- M.Ch. (Orthopaedics) – Super-specialization in surgical orthopedics/spine
- Spine Fellowship at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Clinical & Bioskills training on MIS‑TLIF at Singapore General Hospital
- Articular Surface Arthroplasty Fellowship at Knappschafts Krankenhaus, Germany
- AO trauma fellowship at Denver Health, Colorado, USA
Awards & Achievements
Recognized as a leading expert in robotic and minimally invasive spine surgery in India
Successfully performed thousands of advanced spinal procedures with high precision and safety
Frequent speaker and faculty at national and international surgical conferences
Organized and led cadaveric workshops and minimally invasive spine techniques training
Pioneered integrated advanced robotic navigation assisted spine surgeries in clinical practice
Area of Expertise
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (keyhole surgery techniques)
- Robotic Navigation‑Assisted Precision Spine Surgery
- Spinal Deformity Correction (scoliosis, kyphosis)
- Complex spinal tumor surgeries
- Spinal fracture management and kyphoplasty
- Pain management for spinal conditions (nerve root blocks, facet injections, radiofrequency ablation)
- Endoscopic and microscopic disc surgery
Work Experience
- Principal Director & Head – Orthopedic Spine Surgery, BLK‑Max Institute for Bone, Joint Replacement, Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery, BLK‑Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
- Director – Orthopedic Spine Surgery and Robotic Spine Surgery, BLK Centre for Orthopaedics, Joint Reconstruction & Spine Surgery
- Over 25+ years of experience in orthopedic and spine surgery
- Performed 10,000+ successful spinal procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive surgeries
- Treated a large number of adult and pediatric spine conditions
- Conducts cadaveric training, workshops, and surgical teaching programs
Professional Memberships
- Member – Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- Member – Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
- Member – AO Spine International
- Member – AO Alumni (Switzerland)
- Member – North American Association of Spine Surgery
- Member – European Spine Society