Dr. Sarang Gotecha is a senior neurosurgeon in Baner with MCh Neurosurgery and dual international fellowships. He consults at two Baner locations: Healing Touch Clinic on Baner Main Road and BMH Hospital on Pan Card Club Road. Surgical procedures are performed at Manipal Hospital, Baner serving the Aundh, Pashan and Balewadi belt.
Baner has changed faster than almost any other suburb in Pune over the past decade. What was once a quiet residential stretch between Aundh and Mahalunge is now one of the city's most concentrated healthcare zones. Manipal Hospital on Baner Mahalunge Road, BMH Hospital on Pan Card Club Road and dozens of specialist clinics have made Baner the de facto medical hub of western Pune.
For neurosurgical patients, this density matters. A brain tumour diagnosis or a sudden neurological event is not the time to be travelling across the city for a consultation. According to the World Health Organization, the global incidence of neurological disorders has risen by roughly 18% over the past two decades. The Indian Council of Medical Research records approximately 28,000 new brain tumour cases in India every year. Pune, with a metropolitan population over 7 million, has fewer than 15 practising MCh-qualified neurosurgeons.
Dr. Sarang Gotecha is one of them. With over 12 years of practice, an MCh in Neurosurgery and dual international fellowships from Seoul and Singapore, he offers Baner patients direct access to fellowship-trained brain and spine surgery without the travel.
Many people delay seeing a neurosurgeon because the symptoms feel vague or because they assume the problem will pass. Some neurological symptoms do settle on their own. Others get progressively worse and the earlier the intervention, the better the outcome.
A neurosurgical consultation is the right step if you have:
A consultation does not commit you to surgery. The aim is a clear diagnosis and an honest opinion on whether intervention is necessary. Many patients leave with a non-surgical plan and a clear follow-up timeline.
Brain tumours include gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas and metastatic tumours that have spread from cancer elsewhere in the body. Treatment depends on the tumour type, location and the patient's overall health. Brain tumour surgery at Manipal Hospital is performed with operating microscope guidance, neuronavigation systems and CUSA (Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator) for precision resection.
Cerebrovascular conditions include brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and certain types of stroke that need surgical intervention. Cerebrovascular surgery requires microsurgical precision and the right operating-room infrastructure. Manipal Hospital, Baner has both.
Pituitary tumours can often be removed through the nose using a transnasal endoscopic approach, avoiding any visible scar on the face or scalp. Other skull base tumours such as acoustic neuromas and skull base meningiomas need careful microsurgical planning. Skull base surgery is one of Dr. Gotecha's primary areas of advanced training.
The spine has its own dedicated set of conditions including cervical and lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis and spinal trauma. Dr. Gotecha's Seoul fellowship in minimally invasive spine surgery means most spine procedures can be done through small incisions with hospital stays of one to two days. Read more about spine surgery options on the dedicated page.
Manipal Hospital, Baner has 24-hour emergency services for head injury cases. Traumatic brain injury management ranges from observation and ICU monitoring in mild cases to emergency surgery for haemorrhages, depressed fractures or rising intracranial pressure. Time matters in head injury and the proximity of a fully equipped neurosurgical centre changes outcomes.
There are several neurosurgeons offering care across western Pune. The reasons patients in Baner, Aundh, Pashan and Balewadi specifically choose Dr. Gotecha fall into four areas.
Most neurosurgeons in Pune practise at one location. Dr. Gotecha consults at three within Baner alone. This means whatever part of Baner you live in, there is a clinic within a short drive.
After MCh Neurosurgery, Dr. Gotecha completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, in Seoul. He then completed a World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies fellowship at the National Neuroscience Institute in Singapore, focused on skull base and cerebrovascular procedures. Holding both these international fellowships at the same time is rare among Pune neurosurgeons.
Surgery is only as good as the operating-room equipment behind it. Manipal Hospital, Baner offers neuronavigation systems for precision tumour resection, operating microscopes with high-magnification optics, CUSA for selective tissue removal and a full neuro ICU for post-operative care. These tools are not available at every Pune hospital.
Two patients with the same MRI can need very different treatments. Dr. Gotecha's consultations are built around shared decision making. The patient gets the full picture, including what surgery offers, what conservative management offers and what the likely path looks like with each. The patient makes the final call with complete information.
Baner is large enough that the difference between Pan Card Club Road and Baner Main Road is meaningful. Pick the clinic closer to your home or work.
Address: BMH Hospital, No. 2, PMC Garden, BMH Hospital OPD, Pan Card Club Road, Baner Gaon, Maharashtra 411069
Hours: Monday to Sunday - 9 AM to 9 PM
Phone: 09322288645
Email: dr.sarangsgotecha@gmail.com
BMH Hospital is on Pan Card Club Road in Baner Gaon. It is the closer option for patients from Baner Gaon, Sus, Pashan and the older Aundh-Baner boundary areas. BMH offers consultations along with inpatient services for cases that need admission. For major surgical procedures, patients are typically transferred to Manipal Hospital where the full neurosurgical theatre and ICU infrastructure is available.
Surgical procedures are performed at Manipal Hospital on Baner Mahalunge Road, near Veerbhadra Nagar. The hospital has dedicated neurosurgical operating theatres, a neuro ICU and 24-hour emergency services. Patients meeting for consultation at Healing Touch or BMH will be guided through the Manipal admission process when surgery is planned.
Address: OPD No. 37, Manipal Hospital, Survey No 111/11/1, Veerbhadra Nagar Rd, Baner - Mahalunge Rd, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411045
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Phone: +91-9322288645
Baner is home to a wide demographic mix. Young IT professionals working in Hinjewadi but living in Baner because of better residential infrastructure. Retired senior citizens in older Baner societies. Families in newer apartment complexes along Sus Road and Balewadi High Street. Each group has different neurosurgical risk profiles.
Common patient profiles seen at the Baner clinics include:
Many patients arrive at the first consultation feeling anxious. The aim is to send them home with clarity, not more confusion.
A typical first visit covers:
Bring all imaging films, reports and your current medication list. If another doctor has already given you a diagnosis, bring that report too. The aim is to provide an independent second opinion that is not biased by what another doctor has already said.
Manipal Hospital, Baner is empanelled with all major Indian health insurers. This includes Star Health, HDFC Ergo, ICICI Lombard, Bajaj Allianz, Care Health, New India Assurance, National Insurance, Oriental Insurance and TPA networks of most public-sector insurers.
For cashless treatment, the hospital's insurance desk handles pre-authorisation with the insurer directly. You will need to bring your insurance card, a photo identity proof and the doctor's recommendation note. For planned surgeries, pre-authorisation typically takes 24 to 48 hours.
Patients without insurance can discuss payment options with the hospital's financial counsellors. EMI options are available through partner banks for major procedures.
If you have a new neurological symptom, a recent MRI finding or an unresolved second-opinion question, the right next step is a clear diagnosis. Call 09322288645 to book a consultation at Healing Touch Clinic or BMH Hospital, or visit the contact page for clinic timings and directions. You can read more about Dr. Sarang Gotecha and his training, or explore the full list of neurosurgical services offered at the Baner clinics.
