Dr. Dheeraj Batheja

Snapshot Highlights

• Over 12 years of dedicated experience in Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery.
• Expertise in over 5,000 successful minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgeries.
• Fellowship-trained spine surgeon with international experience in the UK.
• Teaching faculty for postgraduate and fellowship students in Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery.
• Extensive knowledge in a wide range of advanced spinal procedures.

Professional Experience and Expertise

Dr. Dheeraj Batheja is a distinguished Consultant in Orthospine & Orthopaedics, bringing over a decade of dedicated medical practice and a profound depth of experience to patient care. His specialization encompasses the intricate field of Spine Surgery, where he has successfully performed more than 5,000 complex procedures. Dr. Batheja is particularly renowned for his advanced skills in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, a testament to his commitment to utilizing cutting-edge techniques for optimal patient outcomes. His approach is characterized by compassion and a focus on personalized treatment plans, ensuring each patient receives world-class spine care tailored to their unique condition.

Education and International Training

Dr. Batheja’s foundational medical education includes an MBBS from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) in Delhi, followed by an MS in Orthopaedics from the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) and GTB Hospital, Delhi. Furthering his specialized training, he completed his DNB and obtained MNAMS and MRCS (England) qualifications. His commitment to global best practices led him to extensive work at tertiary care institutions in the UK, including over two years exclusively dedicated to spine surgery at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Oswestry. He also gained valuable experience at St. Richards Hospital, Chichester, and Worthing University Hospital in Western Sussex, UK. Dr. Batheja further enhanced his global expertise by completing an AO Global Spine Diploma under the auspices of AO Spine in Davos, Switzerland.

Areas of Specialization and Advanced Procedures

Dr. Batheja’s expertise covers a comprehensive spectrum of spinal conditions and surgical interventions. He is highly skilled in performing Microdiscectomy for herniated discs and radiculopathy, Laminectomy for spinal stenosis, and Endoscopic Discectomy, emphasizing minimal scarring and faster recovery. His proficiency extends to Spinal Fusion for instability and degenerative conditions, Artificial Disc Replacement to preserve motion, and Foraminotomy to alleviate nerve compression. Dr. Batheja also specializes in Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty for compression fractures, Scoliosis Correction Surgery for severe spinal curvature, Cervical Disc Replacement to maintain neck mobility, Interspinous Process Decompression (IPD) for spinal stenosis, and Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion for chronic low back pain. Each procedure is selected to provide precise treatment, reduce patient discomfort, and accelerate recovery.

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

Dr. Dheeraj Batheja’s esteemed professional standing is underscored by his active membership in numerous prestigious medical organizations. These include the Indian Medical Association, Delhi Orthopaedic Association, and the Indian Orthopaedic Association. His commitment to academic excellence and advanced medical knowledge is further reflected in his membership with the National Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal College of Surgeons (England). He maintains GMC Registration in the UK and is also a member of the Society of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS, USA) and AO Spine. Furthermore, Dr. Batheja contributes to the advancement of spinal care as a teaching faculty for postgraduate and fellowship students at Artemis Hospital.