Can brain injuries be treated successfully?
Yes, with prompt medical intervention, surgery, and rehabilitation, many patients recover significant functions.
Consultant – Neurosurgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery)
7+ Years of Experience
5000+ Patients
Dr. Avinash Lakha is a compassionate and highly qualified neurosurgeon with 7+ years of dedicated experience in treating a wide range of neurological conditions. He is committed to providing ethical, patient-centered care by combining clinical excellence with emotional support. Dr. Avinash Lakha excels in communicating complex medical information clearly, enabling patients to make informed decisions. His approach emphasizes integrity, high standards of surgical care, and personalized treatment plans. Passionate about improving patients' quality of life, he consistently strives for the best outcomes through innovative surgical techniques and compassionate service.
Neurotrauma (Cranial & Spinal injuries): Treatment of traumatic injuries to the brain and spine to prevent further damage and promote recovery.
Neuro-oncology (Meningiomas, Gliomas): Surgical and medical management of brain tumors such as meningiomas and gliomas.
Degenerative Spine Disease: Addressing age-related or wear-and-tear spinal conditions causing pain and neurological issues.
Spinal Fixation Surgery: Stabilizing unstable or damaged spinal segments using surgical hardware for pain relief and function restoration.
Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Minimally invasive removal of tumors from the pituitary gland through nasal pathways.
Pediatric Neurosurgery: Surgical treatment of neurological conditions in children, including congenital and developmental disorders.
Awake Craniotomies: Brain surgeries performed while the patient is awake to preserve critical cognitive and motor functions.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries: Less invasive techniques to treat spinal disorders with reduced recovery time and minimal scarring.
Endovascular Surgery: Catheter-based procedures to treat vascular abnormalities or blockages within the brain and spinal cord.
Merit based admissions into premier medical institutes all throughout the medical academic career.
Secured All India Rank 1 in Neurosurgery entrance exam conducted in May 2019 by AIIMS New Delhi
Original article - Mortality and Morbidity Prediction of P-POSSUM in Open Abdominal Surgeries (New Indian Journal of Surgery, June 2017)
Sekar A, Datta D, Lakha A, Jena SS, Bansal S, Sahu RN. Oral Midodrine as an Adjunct in Rapid Weaning of Intravenous Vasopressor Support in Spinal Cord Injury. Asian J Neurosurg. 2023;18(2):306-311. Published 2023 Jun 16.
Lakha A, Thakar S. Giant Tumefactive Perivascular Spaces: An Unusual Cause of Holmes Tremor. World Neurosurg. 2023;179:66-67.
Rao TMN, Thakar S, Lakha A, Aryan S. Radiation-induced Moyamoya syndrome-missed diagnosis with a fatal outcome in a recurrent craniopharyngioma. Childs Nerv Syst. 2024;41(1):5. Published 2024 Nov 27
June 2022 - Presented E-Poster at Young Neurosurgeons Forum held at Chennai titled "Study of efficacy of intraoperative neuromonitoring in spinal cord tumors"
March 2021 - 23rd Annual AIIMS Microneurosurgery workshop held at AIIMS, New Delhi.
April 2022 - ISPNSCON 2022 held at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.
June 2022 - Young Neurosurgeon Forum of the Neurological society of India held at Chennai.
April 2024 - White matter dissection held at Kochi. December 2024 - NSICON held at Kolkata
Brain Tumour Surgery Today: What Has Changed and What Patients Should Know
Head Injuries: Understanding the Silent Dangers Beyond a Simple Fall
Overcoming Fear of Brain and Spine Surgery: Empowering Patients Through Knowledge and Trust
The Power of Awake Brain Surgery: Preserving Mentally and Physically Critical Functions