As neurological care evolves rapidly across India, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has emerged as one of the most transformative treatment options for movement disorders. As a medical journalist, I have interviewed several neurosurgeons over the years, but my recent interaction with Dr. Manish Baldia, a respected consultant neurosurgeon and widely regarded DBS Specialist in Pune, offered one of the most comprehensive insights into the clinical, ethical, and human dimensions of this therapy.
Dr. Baldia’s academic foundation is rooted in an MBBS and MS in General Surgery, followed by an MCh in Neurosurgery from prestigious medical institutions in India. His sub-specialization in functional neurosurgery, particularly DBS, came through rigorous advanced training and multiple workshops conducted by global leaders in the field.
With over 12 years of experience managing conditions like Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and other complex neurological disorders, Dr. Baldia has built a reputation for precision, empathy, and patient-centered decision-making. What stood out during my interview was his balanced approach—he neither glorifies DBS as a miracle solution nor underplays its impact. Instead, he frames it as a scientifically grounded, patient-specific intervention.
“DBS must be about improving quality of life, not just reducing symptoms,” he noted, emphasizing the importance of long-term follow-up and rehabilitation.
Dr. Baldia consults at a highly structured neurology and neurosurgery center that integrates:
The setup makes the clinic feel less like a high-pressure surgical environment and more like a coordinated neurological care ecosystem. According to Dr. Baldia, DBS planning involves nearly 60% preparation, 20% surgical precision, and 20% post-operative programming and rehab. The clinic is built around this philosophy—collaboration, timing, and detailed assessment.
To offer readers a comparative perspective, I also examined national and global specialists whose work aligns with Dr. Baldia’s approach.
Dr. Doshi is one of India’s most recognized names in functional neurosurgery and DBS. His practice focuses heavily on individualized targeting and intensive post-operative care. His patient selection criteria and evidence-based methods are similar to those followed by Dr. Baldia.
A world leader in DBS and functional neurosurgery, Dr. Lozano has contributed to pioneering research in neuromodulation. His experience treating Parkinson’s disease and psychiatric disorders helps set international standards. Many of the surgical and post-operative frameworks used globally—including in India—reflect his protocols.