Dr. Hitesh Garg

About Dr. Hitesh Garg

• Dr Hitesh Garg -head of Ortho-Spine surgery at Artemis hospital, Gurgaon, India.
• He has experience of more than 16 years in spine surgery and has worked at many apex institutes around the globe, like Yale University (USA), Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia (USA).
• In spite of being offered a faculty position in USA, he chose to come back to India with the aim to establish an advanced spine center of international repute in India.
• He has strong academic interest, that published nationally and internationally, and has written chapters in world renowned books on spine surgery
• He has performed over 5,000 spinal procedures, including more than 2,500 fusion surgeries (TLIF, ACDF), 1,000 deformity corrections for scoliosis and kyphosis, 300 cervical and lumbar artificial disc replacements, 500 fracture managements, and 500 complex cases involving spinal tumors, congenital anomalies, and spino-pelvic reconstructions.
• He uses the latest cutting-edge technology during surgery such as Neuromonitoring, O-arm, Navigation, modular operation theaters and microscope which allows him to have a high success rate of almost 98 percent.
• Dr. Hitesh Garg has operated patients from more than 50 countries
• His clientele includes some of the very prominent national and international personalities including army officers, ministers, celebrities, sportspersons playing at national and international level.
• His special interest includes minimally invasive spine surgeries, motion preserving spine surgeries, cranio-vertebral and cervical spine surgeries and deformity correction procedures for scoliosis and kyphosis.
• Dr. Garg believes in meeting patients’ individually through comprehensive evaluation and treatment designed to help them achieve active, pain-free lifestyles.
• He combines leading edge techniques with proven traditional methods to provide best care to the patients.

Special Interest

• Spinal Fusions (TLIF, ALIF, DLIF, Axial-LIF, PLIF, PLF)
• Spinal deformity (Scoliosis and Kyphosis) correction
• Artificial Disc Replacements (Cervical and Lumbar)
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries
• Cervical Spine Surgery
• Occipito-cervical and C1-C2 surgeries
• Spinal tumours
• Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty
• Motion preserving surgeries for degenerative spine and scoliosis
• Growing rod for scoliosis
• Spinal Trauma surgeries
• Pain Procedures: Epidural Blocks, radiofrequency Ablation, Spinal cord stimulator, Baclofen and Morphine Pumps, Percutaneous discectomy

Education

• MBBS (AIIMS)
• MS (Ortho)(KEM, Mumbai)
• Fellowship in spine surgery (Yale University, USA)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Spine (Shriners Hospitals for Children, USA)
• Joint Replacement Fellowship (AIIMS)All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Treatment

Awards

Dr. Hitesh Garg, has been widely recognized for his exceptional contributions to spine surgery and orthopedics, earning him some of the most prestigious honors in Indian healthcare.

His dedication to surgical excellence and patient care has been acknowledged through multiple “Best Spine Surgeon” awards across national and regional levels, culminating in the esteemed Atal Swasthya Bhushan Samman 2019, presented by the Honorable Speaker of India.

From his early academic brilliance—ranking 5th in the All India Pre-Medical Entrance Examination and topping Punjab’s state boards—to his innovative work as a young inventor recognized across Asia, as his journey reflects a consistent pursuit of excellence.

These accolades not only celebrate his superior surgical skills and compassionate patient care but also underscore his unwavering commitment to advancing the field of spine surgery and improving lives through medical innovation.

Publications:

Dr. Hitesh Garg has made significant contributions to orthopedic and spine surgery literature through his extensive research publications in leading international journals.

His work has been featured in prestigious publications including The Journal of Bone and Joint and Spine surgery, addressing critical topics such as cement augmentation in pedicle screw fixation, ceramic bone graft extenders for spinal fusion, and innovative surgical techniques for spinal reconstruction.

His research spans diverse areas—from advanced cervical disc replacement technology (Prodisc-C) to complex cases involving haemophilic pseudotumours and myelomeningocele management.

Notably, his early work on a cost-effective homemade spacer for asthmatic patients, published in the Indian Journal of Pediatrics, demonstrated his commitment to accessible healthcare innovation and earned international recognition as a finalist for the All Asia Young Inventor Award.

Through these publications and his master’s thesis on bipolar endoprosthesis mechanics, Dr. Hitesh has consistently contributed valuable clinical insights and evidence-based solutions that advance the field of spine surgery and improve patient outcomes globally.