Orthopedic Surgeon, Endoscopic & Minimally Invasive Spine Specialist
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Girish Datar is a highly qualified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in diagnosing and treating back pain and sciatica caused by degenerative lumbar spine conditions. His expertise includes herniated discs, bulging discs with annular tears, lateral and foraminal stenosis. As a fellowship-trained spine specialist, Dr. Datar is among the pioneers of endoscopically guided laser spine surgery in India. His innovative techniques effectively relieve both back and leg pain while preserving normal spinal anatomy.
Expertise and Techniques: Dr. Datar employs advanced, minimally invasive techniques, using an endoscope with imaging guidance to precisely target pain generators. His approach avoids damage to normal spinal structures while treating the source of pain. His expertise includes:
Transforaminal Endoscopic Spine Surgery under local anesthesia
Endoscopic Decompression of Spinal Stenosis
Percutaneous Stenoscopic Lumbar Decompression (PSLD)
Endoscopic Foraminoplasty and Annuloplasty
Endoscopic Interbody Fusion (E-TLIF, E-PLIF)
Percutaneous Spinal Instrumentation
Minimally Invasive Intradiscal Procedures
Interventional and Radiofrequency Pain Management
Epidural Neuromodulation & Pulsed Radiofrequency
Dr. Datar has trained under some of the world’s leading spine specialists and has completed prestigious fellowships, including:
SELD & PSLD Fellowship – Good Doctor Teun Teun Hospital, Republic of Korea
Percutaneous Spine Instrumentation – National University of Singapore
Yeung’s Endoscopic Spine Surgery (YESS Fellow) – DISC, Phoenix, USA
Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship – St. Anna’s Hospital, Germany
Interventional Spine & Epidural Neuromodulation Fellowship – Marie Stern Hospital, Germany
Interventional Pain Management – Aesculap Academy
Laser Safety Certification – Kovai Medical Centre, India
Academic Contributions & Leadership Roles: Dr. Datar is an internationally recognized faculty member and lecturer on Endoscopic Spine Surgery. He has trained numerous surgeons through cadaveric workshops and fellowship programs at the Centre for Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Interventional Spine & Pain Management, Sushruta Hospital for Orthopaedics & Traumatology (CESS-SHOT).
National Convener for Endoscopic Spine Surgery, IOACON 2017
Co-Director of Medical Education, International Endoscopic Therapy Spine Society (IETSS)
Editorial Board Member – International Journal of Spine Surgery & Indian Journal of Pain
Invited Faculty & Speaker at multiple international conferences, including Singapore, Brazil, USA, and India.
Publications & Research: Dr. Datar has authored several book chapters and research papers in leading medical journals. His key contributions include:
“The Spine – Principles & Practice” (2018) – Chapter on Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
“Interventional Pain Management: A Practical Approach” (2015) – Chapter on Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
Multiple research papers published in the Journal of Spine Surgery and Indian Journal of Pain, covering advancements in minimally invasive spine surgery and surgeon training.
Featured in Forbes India Magazine (2020) – Leaders in Healthcare
Icons of Health 2018 – South Maharashtra, Awarded by Times of India
Invited Guest Speaker & Faculty at Global Spine Conferences (Singapore Spine Society, ASEAN MISST, NASS USA, and more)
Member of the Research Committee, ASSI India
Dr. Girish Datar is dedicated to advancing endoscopic spine surgery through research, education, and clinical innovation. His pioneering techniques continue to improve patient outcomes, making spinal care safer and more effective.
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