102, Bhagyatara Society, Erandwane, Pune, India

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Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon

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Q: What is the difference between MVD, RFA, and Gamma Knife for trigeminal neuralgia?

Microvascular decompression (MVD) relieves pressure on the trigeminal nerve and addresses the underlying cause. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and Gamma Knife radiosurgery reduce pain signals by targeting the nerve. The most suitable option depends on the individual patient.

Excellence and precision, where the surgery demands it. Empathy and compassion, where the patient needs it. This is what thirty years at the highest level of neurosurgery looks like.

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The Surgeon Artist

Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh

Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh, MCh (Neurosurgery), is a senior neurosurgeon in Pune, Maharashtra, with over 30 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

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The Foundation

Where the Surgeon Was Formed

Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh completed his MS in General Surgery before earning his MCh in Neurosurgery from King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — one of India's most demanding institutions 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 personally performed microvascular decompression procedures — at national and international neurosurgical conferences over three decades. Each presentation represents audited, peer-reviewed outcomes from his own operative cases, contributing to the global understanding of MVD surgery for trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia. It is the kind of contribution that only a surgeon operating at significant volume, with consistent outcomes, is in a position to make.

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 — becoming one of the few internationally trained neurosurgeons in Pune with hands-on surgical experience in Germany, the USA, 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 introduced this minimally invasive brain surgery technique to Pune in 2000, bringing a globally advanced procedure to patients in Maharashtra for the first time.
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. Since 1999, this internationally trained neurosurgeon has practised as a Consultant Neurosurgeon in Pune — specialising in brain tumour surgery, MVD surgery for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, endoscopic brain and spine surgery, spinal tumour removal, and complex spine surgery. More than 10,000 neurosurgeries in over 30 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 30+ years of independent neurosurgical practice and more than 10,000 surgeries performed.

Did Dr. Panchawagh introduce any surgical techniques to Pune?

Yes. Dr. Panchawagh introduced Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) to Pune in 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, among the highest volumes for this surgery in India.

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

1991

MBBS

B.J. Medical College, Pune

1994

MS (General Surgery)

Pune University

1997

MCh (Neurosurgery)

KEM Hospital, Mumbai

Key Achievements

3,000+ Microvascular Decompression surgeries performed — among the highest volumes for MVD surgery in India

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

Introduced Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) to Pune in 2000 — bringing minimally invasive brain surgery to Maharashtra for the first time

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.

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“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 thirty 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

Neurosurgeryachya Paulkhuna book by Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh

Dr. Jaydev Panchawagh is also a published author dedicated to simplifying complex neurosurgical concepts for patients, students, and medical enthusiasts. His book reflects years of surgical expertise, patient experiences, and deep insights into brain and spine care.