Dr. Kushal Bhatia

Dr. Kushal Bhatia is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, with over 14 years of experience treating some of the most complex conditions of the brain and spine. What sets him apart is his identity as a Hybrid Neurosurgeon — a specialist who is equally comfortable performing open microsurgical procedures and minimally invasive endovascular interventions. This means he can tailor each treatment plan to what is genuinely best for the individual patient, rather than being limited to a single surgical approach.

Dr. Bhatia completed his M.Ch. in Neurosurgery at Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital in Mumbai — one of India's most respected institutions for surgical training — where he later served as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery. He went on to earn a dedicated Fellowship in Stroke and NeuroVascular Interventions (FSNVI), deepening his expertise in cerebrovascular emergencies and complex vascular conditions of the brain. His academic work, including research papers, book chapters, and presentations at international forums such as LINCC in Paris and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons in Houston, reflects a doctor who stays at the forefront of his field.

Patients and families often describe Dr. Bhatia as someone who takes time to explain diagnoses clearly — a quality that matters enormously when facing a serious neurological condition. His areas of focus include skull base tumors, brain aneurysm clipping, AVM surgery, endoscopic brain surgery, epilepsy surgery, and spine procedures, covering a wide spectrum of neurological care under one roof.

For international patients, Dr. Bhatia is a particularly accessible choice. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, and Punjabi, which means language is rarely a barrier during consultations or follow-up care. GAF Healthcare works directly with his team at Gleneagles Hospital to help overseas patients navigate appointments, medical records, and travel arrangements smoothly from start to finish.