After finishing his graduation from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi, and post-graduation from the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) and GTBHospital, Delhi, he has worked with various tertiary care institutions around the globe including The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Oswestry, UK where he worked for over 2 years exclusively in spine surgery.
Other prominent hospitals include St. Richards Hospital, Chichester, Worthing University Hospital, Western Sussex, UK. He has also done an AO Global Spine Diploma under the umbrella of AO spine, Davos, Switzerland.
Dr. Dheeraj Batheja is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon. Previously he was associated with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,Delhi. He is a teaching faculty for postgraduate and fellowship students for Orthopedic and Spine surgery at Artemis hospital.
Dr. Dheeraj is a highly skilled spine surgeon whose extensive background in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery has made him a sought-after expert. His focus on innovative, precision-based techniques means patients experience less pain, quicker recoveries, and improved quality of life.
1. Microdiscectomy
- Indications: Herniated disc, sciatic pain, radiculopathy
- Benefits: Minimal incision, reduced pain, quicker recovery
2. Laminectomy
- Indications: Spinal stenosis, nerve compression, chronic back pain
- Benefits: Relieves nerve pressure, improves walking and standing tolerance
3. Endoscopic Discectomy
Indications: Herniated disc, leg pain, sciatica
Benefits: Minimal scarring, outpatient procedure, faster recovery
4. Spinal Fusion
- Indications: Degenerative disc disease, spinal instability, spondylolisthesis
- Benefits: Stabilizes the spine, reduces pain, prevents further degeneration
5. Artificial Disc Replacement
- Indications: Degenerative disc disease, single-level or 2 level disc damage
- Benefits: Preserves motion, shorter recovery, less impact on surrounding discs
6. Foraminotomy
Indications: Spinal stenosis, pinched nerves, radiculopathy
Benefits: Alleviates nerve pressure, improves mobility, faster recovery
7. Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty
- Indications: Compression fractures, osteoporosis-related fractures
- Benefits: Immediate pain relief, spinal stability, short recovery period
8. Scoliosis Correction Surgery
- Indications: Scoliosis, severe spinal curvature, chronic back pain
- Benefits: Improved spinal alignment, reduced pain, better mobility
9. Cervical Disc Replacement
- Indications: Cervical disc degeneration, neck pain, arm pain
-Benefits: Maintains neck mobility, shorter recovery, fewer fusion-related complications
11. Interspinous Process Decompression (IPD)
- Indications: Spinal stenosis, leg pain, limited walking ability
- Benefits: Minimally invasive, preserves motion, quick recovery
12. Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion
- Indications: SI joint dysfunction, chronic low back pain, instability
- Benefits: Alleviates SI joint pain, minimally invasive, short recovery time
Membership:
- Indian Medical Association
- Delhi Orthopaedic Association
- Indian Orthopaedic Association
- National Academy of Medical Sciences
- Membership of Royal College of Surgery(England)
- General Medical Council (GMC) Registration
- Society of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS, USA)
- AO Spine Member
