Dr. Arvind J Vatkar
Dr. Arvind J Vatkar
Spine Surgery 22+ Years Experience

Dr. Arvind J Vatkar

MBBS, MS, APH, MCh, ATLS
Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Specialist, Spine Surgery

About Dr. Arvind J Vatkar

Professional Summary

Dr. Arvind J Vatkar is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex spinal disorders. With 22 years of clinical experience, he is recognized as one of the leading spine specialists at Medicover Hospital in Navi Mumbai, India. His expertise encompasses the full spectrum of spine surgery, from minimally invasive procedures such as lumbar microdiscectomy and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) to complex spinal deformity corrections for scoliosis and kyphosis. Dr. Vatkar is known for explaining complex conditions and treatment plans in clear, simple language, helping patients feel informed and confident throughout their care journey. Dr. Vatkar received advanced international training as a Senior Spinal Fellow (RCS Approved) at Queen's Medical Center, Nottingham University Hospitals, UK, and completed an International Training Fellowship in MCh Spine at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS Trust, UK. This rigorous training reflects his commitment to global standards of surgical excellence. He utilizes navigated spine surgery and advanced intraoperative techniques to optimize surgical precision and patient outcomes. His clinical scope also includes spinal trauma and fracture management, spinal tumor and infection surgery, and comprehensive pain management procedures including epidural injections, nerve root blocks, and facet joint blocks. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Vatkar serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at MGM Medical College, Nerul, contributing actively to medical education and research. He has authored or co-authored 39 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals including the European Spine Journal, Asian Spine Journal, and Spine Deformity.

Specializations

  • Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedics

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS — Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (Sion Hospital), Mumbai (2002–2007)
  • MS (Orthopaedics) — Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi (June 2011–June 2013)
  • APH, MCh (Spine, UK) — Advanced Spine Fellowships, Nottingham, Edge Hill University, Stockport, UK
  • Senior Spinal Fellow (RCS Approved) — Queen's Medical Center, Nottingham University Hospitals, UK (Feb 2021–Aug 2022)
  • International Training Fellow (MCh Spine) — Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS Trust, UK (Aug 2019–Feb 2021)
  • ATLS Certification — Advanced Trauma Life Support, American College of Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations

Professional Memberships

  • Life Member, British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS) — Since February 2022
  • Life Member, Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) — Member No. 4119
  • Life Member, Bombay Orthopaedic Society — Member No. BOS-V/074/MUM
  • Life Member, Indian Orthopaedic Association — Member No. LM10149
  • General Medical Council (UK) — Registration No. 7726484

Publications & Research

  • Authored/co-authored 39 peer-reviewed publications in PubMed-indexed journals including European Spine Journal, Asian Spine Journal, and Spine Deformity

Conference Presentations

  • Podium presentation at BASS 2022 on "Vertebral Body Tethering in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis"
  • Faculty speaker at NMOACON (Navi Mumbai Orthopaedic Association Conference) 2022

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