102, Bhagyatara Society, Erandwane, Pune, India
+91 9011333841, +91 7720948948
Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon
The Union of Science & Artistry
Excellence and precision, where the surgery demands it. Empathy and compassion, where the patient needs it. This is what twenty-seven years of neurosurgical practice looks like.
Brain Endoscopy
Spine Endoscopy
MVD Specialist
The Surgeon Artist
Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh
Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh, MCh (Neurosurgery), is a senior neurosurgeon in Pune, Maharashtra, with over 27 years of specialised practice in brain tumour surgery, MVD surgery for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, and complex spine surgery. With more than 10,000 neurosurgeries performed — including 3,500 brain tumour resections and over 3,000 microvascular decompressions — he brings a depth of surgical experience to every case that is rare in any setting. Patients consult him from Mumbai, across India, and internationally.
What defines this practice is not the numbers alone. It is the understanding that neurosurgery is practised on people — not on conditions. A sitar player, a writer, a diver, a teacher — the same precision and patience these disciplines demand is what Dr. Panchawagh brings to the operating room, and the same empathy to every consultation before it.
MCh (Neurosurgery) · Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Pune
10,000+ Neurosurgeries · Brain · Spine · MVD
The Foundation
Where the Surgeon Was Formed
Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh completed his MS in General Surgery before earning his MCh in Neurosurgery from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, for advanced neurosurgical training. He trained under some of the most eminent neurosurgeons of his generation: Prof. Sunil Pandya, Prof. Atul Goel, Prof. Anil Karapurkar, and Prof. Ranjeet Nagpal. The rigour of those years set a standard that has defined every decade of practice since.
Thesis on surgical approaches in cervical spondylosis — a 100-case clinical study that shaped his understanding of spine surgery from its earliest foundations.
Cadaveric research on A1 segment perforators — work undertaken to advance the precision and safety of aneurysm clipping procedures.
Validation thesis for India's first indigenous stereotaxy system — an 80-case study that placed him at the frontier of neurosurgical technology at the very start of his career.
Dr. Panchawagh has presented his MVD surgery series — drawn from over 3,000 microvascular decompression procedures performed since 2004 — at national and international neurosurgical conferences. A personal series of this size, followed over many years, allows outcomes to be studied over the long term and adds to the wider understanding of MVD surgery for trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm and glossopharyngeal neuralgia.
A Surgeon Formed Globally
Advanced Training & Experience
After completing his MCh in Neurosurgery at KEM Mumbai, Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh pursued advanced training across India and internationally — pursuing hands-on surgical training in Germany, the USA and at leading Indian neurosurgical institutions, and India's premier neurosurgical institutions. He sought out the world's leading specialists in endoscopic surgery, neuronavigation, vascular neurosurgery, and minimally invasive technique. It was a formation built on precision: not just learning procedures, but understanding the philosophy behind them.
Training:
Endoscopic and Vascular Neurosurgery : NIMHANS, Bangalore — under Prof. K.V.R. Shastri, one of India's foremost authorities in vascular brain surgery.
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) : Prof. Gaab, Germany — Dr. Panchawagh has performed this minimally invasive brain surgery technique in Pune since 2000.
Neuronavigation and Intraoperative MRI : Prof. Raabe and Prof. Seifert, Frankfurt — training that directly shaped his approach to precision in complex brain tumour surgery.
Advanced Endoscopic Spine Surgery : Prof. Anthony Young, USA — a global leader in minimally invasive spinal care.
Degenerative Spine Surgery : Prof. Michael Mayer, Munich — deepening his understanding of spinal pathology and surgical philosophy.
Epilepsy Surgery : Sree Chitra Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum — with emphasis on seizure-control techniques.
Before establishing independent practice, Dr. Panchawagh served as Senior Registrar and Junior Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Pune Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery. More than 10,000 neurosurgeries in 27 years of independent practice.
FAQ
Where did Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh receive his neurosurgical training?
Dr. Panchawagh completed his MCh in Neurosurgery at KEM Hospital, Mumbai, followed by advanced training at NIMHANS Bangalore, and internationally in Germany, USA, and Munich under world-leading neurosurgeons.
When did Dr. Panchawagh begin practising as a neurosurgeon in Pune?
Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh has been a Consultant Neurosurgeon in Pune since 1999, with over 27 years of independent neurosurgical practice and more than 10,000 surgeries performed.
When did Dr Panchawagh begin performing endoscopic brain surgery in Pune?
Dr Panchawagh has performed Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) in Pune since 2000, following specialised training with Prof. Gaab in Germany.
What conditions does Dr. Panchawagh treat with MVD surgery?
Dr. Panchawagh performs microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery for trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia — cranial nerve compression disorders. He has performed over 3,000 MVD procedures since 2004.
What is the difference between MVD, RFA, and Gamma Knife for trigeminal neuralgia?
Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a surgical procedure that relieves pressure on the trigeminal nerve and addresses the underlying cause. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and Gamma Knife radiosurgery are less invasive procedures that target the nerve to reduce pain signals. The most suitable option depends on the patient's age, cause of pain, general health, and prior treatments, and is decided after individual assessment.
Does Dr. Panchawagh treat patients from outside Pune and internationally?
Yes. Patients travel to Dr. Panchawagh from Mumbai, across India, and from more than 15 countries, particularly for MVD surgery. Online consultations are available for patients unable to travel for an initial assessment.
How can an overseas patient consult Dr. Panchawagh?
Overseas patients can begin with an online consultation by sharing their medical history and recent imaging. After review, Dr. Panchawagh's team advises on whether surgery is indicated and helps plan the visit to Pune. Initial contact can be made by phone or WhatsApp at +91 9011333841.
The Credentials
Qualifications & Recognition
Qualifications
MBBS
B.J. Medical College, Pune
MS (General Surgery)
KEM Hospital, Pune
MCh (Neurosurgery)
Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
Key Achievements
3,000+ Microvascular Decompression surgeries performed since 2004 Note: this wording can be restored, citing the source, once Dr Panchawagh's chapter on MVD volume is published.
Patients from 15+ countries consulting Dr. Panchawagh specifically for MVD surgery for trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia
Several national and international presentations on MVD surgery techniques — drawn from a personal series of over 3,000 microvascular decompression procedures
Performing Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) in Pune since 2000
Advocate of neuroaesthetics and the art of neurosurgery
Neurosurgery educator— raising awareness of brain tumour surgery, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and MVD surgery with a global audience.
Teacher of neurosurgery — mentoring and training the next generation of neurosurgeons
Beyond the Profession
A surgeon's quality is shaped by everything they are — not just everything they have studied.
Sitar player trained under the late Shri Sudhir Phadke — a disciple of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar. A musical lineage that speaks to the depth of his commitment to the discipline.
Sketch artist whose illustrations of cranial nerves, brain anatomy, and MVD surgery are drawn with the same precision he brings to the operating room — art that is, quite literally, surgical.
Photographer of urban landscapes, architecture, and nature — finding in every frame the same composition, stillness, and attention that surgery demands.
Cyclist, trekker, and adventurous deep-sea diver — disciplines that build the calm and physical endurance that long, complex surgeries require.
These are not hobbies that exist alongside the surgeon. They are what the surgeon is made of.
Core Values
Excellence
The standard does not change based on how difficult the case is.
Precision
In neurosurgery, a fraction of a millimetre is never incidental.
Empathy
Behind every diagnosis is a person trying to make sense of it.
Compassion
Surgery is one chapter. We care about the whole story.
Total Smiles Restored
Patients We Treated
“Be inspired, and continue to inspire.”
A Note from Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh
"In neurosurgery, a millimetre is the difference between a life lived and a life lost. Precision is our duty, but empathy is our real compass."
— Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh
The brain and spine are, to me, the most extraordinary structures in the known universe. I have spent twenty seven years operating on them — and I am still moved by their complexity, their fragility, and their resilience.
When a patient walks into my consultation room, I understand what that moment has cost them. The months of uncertainty. The unanswered questions. The sleepless nights. Whether you are here because of a brain tumour, years of debilitating facial pain, a spine that has stopped cooperating, or a diagnosis that has left you searching for answers — I see the person before I see the condition.
My life has never been confined to the operating room. I play the sitar, sketch the anatomy I operate on, dive in deep water, photograph the world around me. These are not distractions from the work — they are the source of whatever calm, precision, and presence I bring to it. The stillness that a classical raga demands is not different from what a twelve-hour cranial procedure requires. I have always believed that a surgeon who lives fully brings something irreplaceable to the table.
This website is a window into what I do and who I am. I hope it helps you understand not just the surgery, but the surgeon behind it. If you have questions, if you are uncertain, or if you simply need to speak with someone before deciding — I am here.
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Published Book
Sharing Neurosurgical Knowledge Beyond The Operating Room
Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh, a neurosurgeon in Pune with 27 years of experience, is also a published author. His Marathi book, Neurosurgeryachya Paulkhuna, distils decades of surgical expertise, real patient experiences, and deep insights into brain and spine care — written to make complex neurosurgical concepts accessible to patients, students, and medical enthusiasts alike.
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Our Process
Your Journey to Recovery
A seamless, patient-centered process from consultation to complete recovery
Initial Consultation
Comprehensive evaluation and discussion of your condition with Dr. Panchawagh personally.
Diagnostic Assessment
Advanced imaging and tests to create a precise understanding of the surgical needs.
Surgical Planning
Detailed surgical approach tailored to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
Surgery & Recovery
Surgery followed by attentive post-operative care and rehabilitation.
Neurosurgery built on experience.
Guided by precision.
Centred on the patient
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Dr Jaydev Panchawagh neurosurgeon in Pune writes on Knowledge, Spirituality and brain. This is an article published in Sakaal newspaper on 20th September 2023, on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom. Sakaal 20th September 2023, page 7. Dr Jaydev is a specialist in brain and spine surgery. His passion is MVD surgery for the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hemifacial spasm and Glossopharyngeal neuralgia.Posted in My thoughts, Trigeminal Neuralgia News Feed, Uncategorized | Tagged Dr Jaydev Panchawagh, Dr Jaydev Panchawagh news, Neurosurgeon in Pune | Edit”Dr Jaydev Panchwagh on Knowledge, Spirituality and Brain”
