Neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and essential tremor continue to challenge patients and neurologists worldwide. As a medical journalist covering neuromodulation and functional neurosurgery developments across India, I recently traveled to Nagpur to meet Dr. Manish Baldia, a respected neurosurgeon widely regarded as a DBS Specialist in Nagpur. The visit offered a deeper understanding of how Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is changing patient outcomes and how thoughtful clinicians approach this life-altering therapy.
Dr. Baldia’s career is built on a strong academic foundation—MBBS and MS followed by an MCh in Neurosurgery from prestigious medical institutions in India. Over the past decade, he has specialized in functional neurosurgery, with specific training in Deep Brain Stimulation under mentors from national and international neuromodulation centers.
During the interview, what struck me most was his emphasis on patient selection and long-term monitoring. With over 12 years of practice, he has managed complex movement disorder cases and guided several patients from debilitating tremors to restored functional independence. His experience spans Parkinson’s disease, drug-resistant tremors, and dystonia, as well as select psychiatric and neurological conditions.
Dr. Baldia described DBS as “a therapy that transforms lives, but only when applied with precision and followed by careful post-surgical programming.” His balanced, research-backed approach reflects the maturity of someone deeply aware of both its benefits and responsibilities.
Dr. Baldia consults at a dedicated neurology and neurosurgery facility in Nagpur equipped with:
The environment is designed to streamline the DBS journey—from evaluation to surgery to rehabilitation. According to Dr. Baldia, nearly half the success of DBS lies in accurate electrode placement and the remaining half in consistent programming and patient engagement.
To better contextualize Dr. Baldia’s work, I examined the practices of two other leaders in the field—one in India and one internationally.