Dr Vibha Gaonkar

About Dr Vibha

Education

MBBS: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

MS General Surgery: AIIMS Delhi

MCh Neurosurgery: AIIMS Delhi

Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (Dalhousie University, Canada)

Work Experience

Associate Consultant: Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon

Consultant: Armaan Hospital, Jalandhar

Co-Founder INSS and Head of Neuromodulation, Epilepsy and Pain Management Program

Publications

Co-authored a case report which was published in the International Journal of Ethics, Trauma and Victimology (Dark Death: An interesting case report)

Co-authored a case report which was published in the Journal of Forensic Toxicology and Pharmacology, Vol 3, Issue 3 (Fatal Suicidal Case of Cyanide Poisoning- A case report)

First author for paper on day care hemithyroidectomy published in Indian Journal of Endocrine surgery and research

First author- Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors in Fibroadenoma in Response to Centchroman — a Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)

First author - Risk Factors for Progression of Conservatively Managed Acute Traumatic Subdural Hematoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis published in World Neurosurgery

First author-Effect of statins on functional outcome and mortality following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage - Results of a meta-analysis, meta-regression and trial sequential analysis published in Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery

Second author-Effects of Various Therapeutic Agents on Vasospasm and Functional Outcome After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Results of a Network Meta-Analysis published in World Neurosurgery

First author- Letter to editor- Missing Glasgow Coma Scale verbal component- published in Journal of Neurosurgery

First author- Letter to editor - Lumbar dynamic pedicle-based stabilization versus fusion in degenerative disease: a multi-center, double-blind, prospective, randomized controlled trial

First author – Case report on sinking bone flap with ipsilateral – Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery

Second author – Clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and decision-making for metastatic spine tumors: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations- Neurosurgical Review

Co-author - Feasibility and Long-term Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Tubular Spinal Cord Stimulation Lead Placement: Neuromodulation

Chapters

Chapter on traumatic extradural hemorrhage in the Handbook of Neurotrauma: Volume 2 by Sumit Sinha

Chapter on Paediatric Head injury in the Handbook of Neurotrauma: Volume 2 by Sumit Sinha

Chapter on Neurocritical care in Paediatric severe TBI: How is it different from adults? Neurosurgery Update Volume 3

Chapter on Concussion – Ramamurthi and Tandon Textbook of neurosurgery 4th edition

Services Provided

INSS Neuromodulation Program

Dr Vibha heads the INSS Neuromodulation Program. Our program offers advanced therapies like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) to treat movement disorders, chronic pain, and other neurological conditions. We combine precision surgery, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate care to restore function and improve quality of life.

INSS Epilepsy Program

Our epilepsy program provides comprehensive evaluation and advanced surgical options for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. From detailed diagnostics and multidisciplinary care to curative surgeries, we focus on improving seizure control, restoring independence, and enhancing quality of life.

INSS Pain Management Program

Our pain management program offers advanced solutions for patients with chronic pain. Using a multidisciplinary approach, including medications, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, and targeted therapies, we aim to relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life with safe, effective, and personalized care.