Best Neuro Oncologist in India

A neuro oncologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats brain tumors and other tumors related to the nervous system. That means they guide your tests, plan the treatment and support recovery.

If you are looking for the best neuro oncologist in India look no further than Dr. Amitabh Gupta at PSRI Hospital. He is among the top neuro oncologists in India with more than 26 years of experience in treating brain and spine tumours. With him, you get safe hands and a clear, step-by-step plan at a trusted cancer hospital in Delhi.

This blog lists the top neuro oncologists at PSRI Hospital, explains how to book an appointment and what happens after you share your reports. Each step is simple, transparent and easy to follow. Need help now? Upload your MRI/biopsy, Call/WhatsApp PSRI and get a transparent estimate at the best hospital in Delhi.

Top 3 Neuro Oncologists in India

Meet India’s top neuro oncology specialists at the best hospital in New Delhi:

1) Dr. Amitabh Gupta

• Designation: Director (Neurosurgery), PSRI Institute of Neurosciences.
• Experience: 26+ years.
• Qualifications: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neuro Surgery).
• Fellowships / Advanced training: Neuro-Oncology & Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Endoscopic Skull-Base Surgery, Functional Neurosurgery; advanced training in the USA and Australia.
• Key Expertise: Complex brain tumours, radiosurgery, endoscopic skull-base surgery, minimally invasive brain and spine surgery.

 

2) Dr. Dhruv Chaturvedi

• Designation: Director (Neurosurgery), PSRI Institute of Neurosciences.
• Experience: 30+ years.
• Qualifications: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neuro Surgery).
• Training: Neurosurgery at AIIMS, New Delhi additional training at centres in the UK, Germany and Singapore.
• Key Expertise: Brain tumour surgery, endoscopic brain and spine surgery, complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, paediatric neurosurgery.

 

3) Dr. Nitin K. Sethi

• Designation: Chairman, PSRI Institute of Neurosciences (Neurology).
• Experience: 26+ years.
• Qualifications: MBBS, DNB, FAAN (Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology).
• Key Expertise: Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology; US board-certified neurologist; leads and coordinates PSRI’s neurosciences program and works closely with the neuro-oncology and neurosurgery teams.

 

Book through PSRI online booking page or call us directly. Our multidisciplinary team and full in-house diagnostics mean every test and treatment you need is available under one roof.

Diseases Treated by the Neuro-Oncologist at PSRI 

• Brain tumours that start in brain cells.
• Tumours from the brain’s outer covering.
• Tumours of the hormone gland behind the eyes.
• Cyst-like tumours near the pituitary.
• Tumours on the hearing–balance nerves near the ear.
• Tumours in the brain’s fluid spaces or pineal area.
• Blood-vessel, rich benign brain tumours.
• Immune-cell cancer in the brain.
• Cancers that have spread to the brain from another organ.
• Tumours at the base of the skull near vital nerves and vessels.
• Tumours in the brain’s control centre for movement and breathing.
• Tumours inside the spinal cord.
• Tumours around the spinal cord.
• Cancers pressing on the spinal cord from outside.
• Tumours of large nerve bundles like the shoulder ‘brachial plexus’.
• Brain tumours in children.

 

Checklist to Choose the Best Neuro-Oncologist in India

1) Specialist training and experience

• What to look for: Brain-tumour fellowships, radiosurgery training, many years of hands-on surgery.
• At PSRI: Senior neurosurgeons with focused tumour training and high case volumes.

 

2) One strong team, one plan

• What to look for: A tumour board with surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, radiology and lab experts.
• At PSRI: Weekly board review and a dedicated coordinator assigned for your case.

 

3) Tools that improve safety

• What to look for: Image guidance, “GPS-like” neuronavigation, MRI available in or next to the operating room, precise radiosurgery (Gamma Knife/CyberKnife) when surgery isn’t the first choice.
• At PSRI: Advanced Robotic systems and access to precision radiation planning with our radiation team.

 

4) ICU backup and early rehab

• What to look for: 24×7 Neuro ICU, clear protocols for brain swelling and seizures, rehab that starts early.
• At PSRI: Round-the-clock Neuro ICU and early physio, speech and swallow therapy.

 

5) Built-in follow-up

• What to look for: A written scan/visit schedule, reminders, direct contacts and clear next steps.
• At PSRI: Structured follow-up calendar, helpline access and plain-language updates.

 

Book Your Appointment with the Best Neuro Oncologist in India! 

Choosing the best neuro oncologist in India gives you expert care at a more affordable cost than many countries. Senior doctors here treat brain and spine tumours every day. They explain each step in simple words, show you your scans and take consent only after you understand the plan. Care flows in one line: tests, surgery or radiosurgery, medicines, ICU, rehab and follow-up, so nothing is missed. This start-to-finish setup makes care safer, faster and better for long-term results. 

At PSRI Hospital in New Delhi, you get all of this under one roof: a specialist team, quick appointments and clear, transparent estimates at a trusted cancer hospital in Delhi.

FAQs

Q1. How many years can a person live with a brain tumor?

Ans. It varies depending on the type, tumor stage, age, and overall health of the individual, but it can range from a few months to many years. Malignant tumors like glioblastoma have an average survival of 12 to 18 months with treatment, while other grades can have a significantly better prognosis with some patients living much longer. 

Q2. What are signs that a brain tumour is getting worse?

Ans. Frequent headaches, agitation and delirium, agonal breathing (gasping breaths that occur when a person is struggling to breathe), confusion, hallucinations, loss of appetite, vision loss and involuntary movements.

Q3. What to avoid when you have a brain tumor?

Ans. Avoiding smoking, chronic stress and environmental pollution and implement a healthy diet including fruits and vegetables.