I'm Kshitij Chaudhary, a fellowship-trained spine surgeon at P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai. I see adults and children, and my aim is simple: to help you understand what is happening in your spine and choose the right way forward.
At a glance: 20+ years in spine surgery · Fellowship-trained at Harvard Medical School (Beth Israel Deaconess) and Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis · 30+ peer-reviewed publications · Secretary, Bombay Spine Society · Member, Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine
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My principles
"My job is to explain your spine to you clearly, so you can make a decision you feel sure about. Surgery is one option, never the only one."
1. I treat the patient, not the scan.
An MRI shows me what your spine looks like. It doesn't tell me what hurts, or why. Many people with no pain at all have disc bulges and wear-and-tear changes on their scans, and these are often just a part of getting older.
So I start with you: where the pain is, what it stops you doing, and what I find when I examine you. Then I read the scan against that. If something on the MRI doesn't explain your symptoms, I'll tell you so, and I won't treat it.
2. I start with the simplest treatment that can work.
Many back and neck problems settle without an operation, with time, the right exercises, physiotherapy, medicines or, in some cases, an injection. We'll agree a plan together and give it a fair trial.
Surgery has its place, and I don't delay it when it is needed. That might be when a nerve or the spinal cord is under pressure and causing weakness, or when proper treatment hasn't helped and your scan clearly explains your symptoms. For back pain on its own, with the nerves working normally, surgery is very rarely the answer.
If you are in the first weeks of back pain, The Back Pain Guide explains what to do.
3. You are a partner in the decision.
It is your spine and your life, so the decision is yours. I'll show you your scan and explain what it means, what your options are (including waiting), what each one involves and what the risks are, all in plain language. I'll tell you what recovery looks like and how long it usually takes.
You can take time to think, bring a family member and ask as many questions as you need. If you've been advised surgery elsewhere and aren't sure, you are welcome to a second opinion. You can send me your MRI and I'll review it.
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What I treat
My work covers the whole spine, from a slipped disc or neck pain to complex deformity.
- Keyhole (minimally invasive) spine surgery
- Slipped disc and sciatica
- Neck pain and cervical spondylosis
- Scoliosis in children and teenagers
- Adult scoliosis and spinal deformity
- Spinal tumours and infections
- Problems at the craniovertebral junction (where the skull meets the neck)
I am also part of a monthly multidisciplinary clinic for children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), held at P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Mahim.
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Training and experience
- 1996 to 2002: MBBS, Seth G.S. Medical College
- 2003 to 2006: MS and DNB in Orthopaedics, KEM Hospital, Mumbai
- 2006 to 2011: Spine service at KEM, rising to Assistant Professor
- 2011 to 2012: Adult Spine Fellowship, Beth Israel Deaconess, Harvard Medical School, Boston
- 2012 to 2013: John H. Moe Fellowship, Twin Cities Spine Center and Gillette Children's, Minneapolis
- 2014 to 2020: Consultant Spine Surgeon, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai
- January 2021 onwards: Consultant Spine Surgeon, P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai
At KEM I was mentored by Prof. V.J. Laheri, one of the inventors of the Goel-Laheri technique of craniovertebral fixation. In Boston my fellowship focused on spinal trauma, tumours and minimally invasive surgery under Dr Kevin McGuire. In Minneapolis I trained in adult and paediatric deformity surgery under Dr John Lonstein and Dr Ensor Transfeldt. I have also been a visiting surgeon at Hokkaido University, Japan with Dr K Abumi, and in Nottingham, UK with Dr Michael Grevitt.
A significant portion of my surgical work is revision spine surgery, complex reconstruction for scoliosis and other deformity, in children and adults. I have a special interest in the craniovertebral junction, the subject of most of my research.
Where I see patients
- Mahim: P.D. Hinduja Hospital, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Khar: Hinduja Khar Clinic, on Monday and Thursday, by prior appointment
- Teleconsultation: Friday 11am–12pm, and other days on request
- Free OPD for patients who cannot afford care: Monday 4–5pm, Mahim
I consult in English, Hindi and Marathi.
My team
Three spine fellows work with me at Hinduja Hospital. You may meet them in the clinic or on the ward.
- Dr Akhil Ajit (FNB Spine Fellow)
- Dr Mohit Haritwal (FNB Spine Fellow)
- Dr Sabrinath (ASSI Spine Fellow)
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Outside the hospital
Away from spine surgery, I'm a hybrid athlete. I combine strength training with running, and I run full marathons. I'm currently in a training block for the Tata Mumbai Marathon (42K).
I log every run on Strava. It keeps me motivated, shows me how I'm improving and connects me with other runners. If you're on Strava, add me and we can share our training.
Lifting and running both depend on a healthy back and neck, and I know how much it matters to stay active. Getting my patients back to the things they enjoy is part of how I plan their treatment.
For referring doctors
I'm glad to see patients for an opinion, or to take on complex cases. Most of my surgical work is in:
- paediatric and adult spinal deformity, including neuromuscular scoliosis
- craniovertebral junction anomalies and instability
- spinal tumours, infection and trauma
- minimally invasive lumbar surgery
I have published over 30 peer-reviewed papers and nine book chapters, and I teach FNB and ASSI spine fellows.
To refer or discuss a patient, message me on WhatsApp (8291420004).
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Book an Appointment
Call or WhatsApp → 8291420004 (9am–5pm)
Request an appointment online →
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Get a Second Opinion on Your MRI
Been advised spine surgery, or unsure about your diagnosis? Send your MRI and reports for a full review with Dr. Chaudhary by teleconsultation.
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