Dr. Sajan K Hegde
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital★ Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery30+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (Orthopaedics)AO Spine FellowshipHarms Spine Fellowship
Quick Facts
- Department
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), AO Spine Fellowship
- Experience
- 30+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Sajan K Hegde
Dr. Sajan K Hegde is Senior Consultant in Spine Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, and Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai, and President of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India, with 30-44 years of experience. His core specialities include robotic-assisted spine surgery, non-fusion scoliosis correction, and complex spinal deformity treatment, and he was the first to introduce robotic-assisted spine surgery in the Asia-Pacific region. He treats spondylolisthesis, spinal tuberculosis, and spinal cord injury, performing discectomy, laminectomy, and vertebroplasty, and remains the only surgeon in India performing non-fusion scoliosis correction techniques. Dr. Hegde holds an MBBS and MS in Orthopaedics, along with an AO Spine Fellowship from Orthopaedische Universitatsklinik, Basel, Switzerland, and a Harms Spine Fellowship from Klinikum Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Germany. He performed Asia's first deformity correction of infantile scoliosis using Shape Memory Alloy staples and introduced arthroplastic reconstruction of lumbar and cervical discs in India.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
MS (Orthopaedics)
AO Spine Fellowship — Orthopaedische Universitatsklinik, Felix-Platter-Spital, Basel, Switzerland
Harms Spine Fellowship — Klinikum Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Germany
Clinical Career Timeline
Senior Consultant, Spine Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, and Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai
Junior Consultant — P.D. Hinduja Sindhi Hospital
Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon — Vijaya Hospital
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
President, Association of Spine Surgeons of India
First to introduce robotic-assisted spine surgery in the Asia-Pacific region
Only surgeon in India performing non-fusion scoliosis correction; performed Asia's first infantile scoliosis correction with Shape Memory Alloy staples
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
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Core Speciality
Spondylolisthesis & Spinal Tuberculosis
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Core Speciality
Non-Fusion Scoliosis Correction
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Core Speciality
Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Spinal fusion and non-fusion scoliosis correctionSpondylolisthesis and spinal tuberculosis treatmentSpinal cord injury and cervical spondylitis management
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Discectomy, laminectomy, and vertebroplastyTLIF and minimally invasive joint fusionArtificial cervical disc replacement
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 India
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What to Expect: Musculoskeletal & Spine Surgeries
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical Disc Replacement (ACDF with Implants) | $46,000 US/UK | $5,200 – $7,800 in India | 84% Less |
| Lumbar Spinal Fusion (TLIF / PLIF, Multi-level) | $52,000 US/UK | $5,800 – $8,500 in India | 85% Less |
| Endoscopic Microdiscectomy | $28,000 US/UK | $3,800 – $5,200 in India | 83% Less |
| Scoliosis Deformity Correction Surgery | $90,000 US/UK | $11,000 – $16,500 in India | 83% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Sajan K Hegde provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Sajan K Hegde specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in robotic-assisted spine surgery, non-fusion scoliosis correction, and complex spinal deformity treatment.
2Q: What pioneering work is Dr. Hegde known for?
Ans: He was the first to introduce robotic-assisted spine surgery in the Asia-Pacific region and is the only surgeon in India performing non-fusion scoliosis correction.
3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Hegde have?
Ans: He has 30-44 years of experience in spine surgery.
4Q: What leadership role does Dr. Hegde hold?
Ans: He serves as President of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India.