
Dr. Naren Nayak
Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery
Neurosurgeon
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About Dr. Naren Nayak
Dr. Naren Nayak is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, with over eleven years of hands-on experience in brain and spine surgery. He is widely respected for his work in functional neurosurgery, neurotrauma care, and complex brain tumor operations. Patients and colleagues alike value his calm, methodical approach and his ability to explain difficult diagnoses in language families can actually understand.
Dr. Nayak's training took him beyond India's borders. After completing his MBBS, MS, and MCh in Neurosurgery, he pursued an advanced Fellowship in Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery at the Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University in Japan, under the guidance of the internationally acclaimed Professor Takaomi Taira. That experience deepened his expertise in precision-guided surgical techniques used in conditions like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Earlier in his career, he also served as an Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery, contributing to the training of the next generation of surgeons at a hospital known for pioneering dedicated trauma care in India.
In 2015, Dr. Nayak co-founded the Deep Brain Stimulation program at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, working alongside Dr. Pankaj Agarwal, a Movement Disorder Neurologist. Since then, the program has helped numerous patients regain quality of life through DBS surgery — a milestone that remains close to his heart. He has also contributed to peer-reviewed medical literature, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advancing the field beyond the operating room.
For international patients considering treatment in India, Dr. Nayak offers a reassuring combination of world-class training, institutional experience, and genuine warmth. He is accustomed to working with patients and families travelling from abroad, understands their unique concerns around planning and communication, and takes care to ensure every patient feels informed and supported from the very first consultation.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Naren Nayak
- Brain Tumors
- Parkinson's Disease
- Essential Tremor
- Dystonia
- Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)
- Spinal Disorders and Disc Disease
- Neurotrauma and Head Injuries
- Functional Neurological Disorders
- Movement Disorders
- Spine Injuries
- Intracranial Lesions
- Nerve Compression Disorders
Areas of Interest
- Functional Neurosurgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Spine Surgery
- Neurotrauma Care
- Skull Base Surgery
- Movement Disorder Surgery
Qualifications
- MBBS — India
- MS — India
- MCh (Neurosurgery) — India
- Fellowship in Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery — Tokyo Women's Medical University (TWMU), Tokyo, Japan
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery — Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai (current role).
- Co-founded the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Program at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, in 2015, alongside Dr. Pankaj Agarwal, successfully treating patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia.
- Completed a Fellowship in Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery under Prof. Takaomi Taira at the Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan.
- Served as Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital & Medical College, Mumbai — India's first medical college to establish a dedicated trauma care centre.
- Built broad clinical expertise across neurotrauma, spine surgery, and functional neurosurgery over 11+ years of practice in Mumbai.
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Memberships (4)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Neurological Society of India (NSI)
- Indian Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ISSFN)
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
Research Papers & Publications (0)
Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
It's straightforward. Simply reach out to GAF Healthcare through our website at gafhealthcare.in or contact our patient care team directly. Share your medical reports and a brief history of your condition, and we will arrange a consultation with Dr. Nayak — either in person at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, or via a virtual appointment if you are travelling from abroad.
