Dr. M D S Sasidharan
Dr. M D S Sasidharan
Spine Surgery 13+ Years Experience

Dr. M D S Sasidharan

MBBS, MS, FASSI
Spine Surgeon, Spine Surgery

About Dr. M D S Sasidharan

Professional Summary

Dr. M. D. S. Sasidharan is a fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon specializing in advanced spine care and treatment at the Institute of Advanced Spine Sciences, Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai. He is an expert in endoscopic (keyhole) spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, and non-fusion (VBT) scoliosis correction — making him one of the few surgeons in the world trained in performing non-fusion scoliosis surgery for spinal deformity correction. With multiple fellowships earned in India and internationally, Dr. Sasidharan brings a rare combination of cutting-edge training and hands-on surgical expertise. Having performed more than 5,000 major and minor spinal surgeries, Dr. Sasidharan's clinical repertoire covers the entire gamut of spinal disorders, including spinal deformity, tumors, spinal injuries, infections, and degenerative diseases. He is particularly known for his day-care keyhole spine procedures, which are ultra-minimally invasive — offering patients no blood loss, no visible scar, faster recovery, and a quicker return to normalcy. He has received advanced endoscopic and spine deformity training in Germany, South Korea, and India, and has presented his work at prestigious international conferences in Australia, France, Hong Kong, and India. Dr. Sasidharan is an active member of several national and international spine societies, including AO Spine, the North American Spine Society, and the Association of Spine Surgeons of India, reflecting his commitment to staying at the forefront of spinal medicine.

Specializations

  • Spine Surgery

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS – Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, 2007–2013
  • MS (Orthopaedics) – Chettinad University, 2014–2017
  • FASSI (Spine Surgery) – Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, 2019–2021
  • Advanced Endoscopic Spine Surgery Training – Schoen Klinik, Munich, Germany (2023)
  • Endoscopic Spine Surgery Training – St. Anna, Herne, Germany (2023)
  • Spine Deformity Training – Seoul, South Korea (2022)
  • AO Spine – Asia Pacific Spine Fellowship, Ganga Hospitals, Coimbatore, India (2021)
  • Robotic and Complex Spine Surgery Fellowship – Apollo Main Hospitals, Chennai, India (2021)
  • Training in Spine Surgery – Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Mangalore, India (2019)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gleneagles HealthCity, Chennai
  • Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
  • Family Hospital, Hosur
  • KMC Manipal Hospitals, Mangalore
  • Gunam Hospital, Hosur
  • Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai

Awards & Recognition

  • Speaker – Osteoporosis Update 2024, Chennai Ortho Spine Society Program (January 2024)
  • Faculty – Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Spine Surgery, Gleneagles Health City Chennai (September 2023)
  • Faculty – Cutting Edge Techniques in Spine Surgery, MERC Program, Apollo Hospitals Chennai (January 2020)
  • Organizing Committee Member & Faculty – Instructional Spine Course, ICS-2019, Mangalore (September 2019)
  • Podium Presentations at Global Spine Week 2023 (Melbourne), Global Spine Congress 2021 (Paris), ASSICON 2020 (Delhi), and AO Spine Conference 2020 (Hong Kong)
  • Published research on minimally invasive endoscopic techniques, robotic-guided TLIF, and lumbar fusion surgery outcomes

Memberships & Professional Societies

  • Founding Member – Canara Spine Forum, Mangalore
  • Lifetime Member – Association of Spine Surgeons of India, Indian Medical Association, Indian Orthopedic Association, Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association, and Chennai Ortho Spine Society

Tagged Expertise

📋
Free medical opinion from Dr. M D S Sasidharan
Share your reports — get a detailed treatment plan + transparent cost estimate within 24 working hours.
Request Now
How We Help

Your Medical Journey, Simplified

From your first enquiry to recovery back home — we manage every detail so you can focus on getting better.

1
📋
Share Your Reports
2
🏥
Compare Treatment Plans
3
✈️
Visa & Travel Assistance
4
👨‍⚕️
Hospital Care & Support
5
🏨
Recover & Rest
6
🏠
Ongoing Follow-Up
Learn More

Free Guidance & Assistance for International Patients

Coming abroad for treatment isn’t only a medical decision — it’s visas, flights, a hospital you’ve never seen and a city you don’t know. A dedicated Ginger counsellor handles all of it with you, and our service costs you nothing.

💬 Chat with your counsellor — free
A real person, not a bot · typical reply in 2 minutes
5.0 from 225+ patient reviews

What your counsellor arranges

  • Free medical opinion on your reports
  • Visa invitation letter & visa assistance
  • Airport pickup on arrival
  • Hospital appointments with the right specialist
  • Accommodation arranged near the hospital
  • Someone with you at the hospital
  • Support from arrival to departure
Our guidance and coordination is free to you. You pay the hospital directly, at the hospital’s own rates.
🔒 Our service is free🏥 JCI & NABH hospitals🩺 Specialist-reviewed🤝 No Obligation