Dr. Abhidha Shah
Written By:
Dr. Chhaya Rakh
Medically Reviewed By:
Dr. Ruchika Malhotra, BOT, OTR (USA), MSW
Last updated: June 19, 2026
Written By:
Dr. Chhaya Rakh
Medically Reviewed By:
Dr. Ruchika Malhotra, BOT, OTR (USA), MSW
Last updated: June 19, 2026
Dr. Abhidha Shah is a neurosurgeon based in Mumbai with over 20 years of experience in the management of complex brain and spine disorders. She currently practices at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, a tertiary-care multispecialty hospital that serves both domestic and international patients, and is an Associate Professor at Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital.
She pursued her MCh in Neurosurgery at Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, where she was awarded a Gold Medal for academic excellence. Dr. Shah has particular expertise in craniovertebral junction surgery, skull base surgery, vascular neurosurgery, and neuro-oncology. She has also completed a Fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic, USA.
She has contributed extensively to neurosurgical research through peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and presentations at national and international conferences.
She has 20+ years of experience, over 150 research publications, and has received prestigious international awards, including the Vesalius Award and AANS recognition.
She specializes in skull base surgery, vascular neurosurgery, brain tumors, craniovertebral junction surgery, and advanced neuro-oncology procedures.
Dr. Shah has extensive experience in skull base surgery and practices at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, which regularly treats international patients. Through IndiCure, overseas patients can also access assistance with medical travel planning, treatment coordination, and follow-up arrangements.
Dr. Shah manages a wide range of brain tumors, including gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary tumors, acoustic neuromas, skull base tumors, and metastatic brain tumors. Treatment recommendations depend on the tumor type, location, size, and the patient's overall health.
Awake craniotomy is a specialized brain surgery technique used when tumors are located near areas controlling speech, movement, or other critical functions. Dr. Shah performs awake brain surgery and brain mapping in selected cases to help maximize tumor removal while preserving important neurological functions.
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