“When a patient from Chennai walks into my clinic — having tried every medication, sometimes having already had surgery elsewhere — my first responsibility is to understand their story completely and give them an honest answer. Not to offer a procedure. DBS is not for everyone. But when it is the right answer, and when it is done with the right infrastructure, it can give someone their life back.” — Prof. Dr. Paresh K. Doshi
If you or a family member in Chennai is living with Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia, OCD, or another movement disorder — and you are considering Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) or MRgFUS (Focused Ultrasound) treatment — this page is written for you.
Many patients from Chennai and Tamil Nadu choose to travel to Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai for evaluation and treatment under Prof. Dr. Paresh K. Doshi. The reason is specific: the SUSY stereotactic system, QSM neuroimaging, and a 750+ DBS programme spanning 28 years do not exist at any other clinical programme in India.
Chennai is a major medical city with Apollo, MIOT, and Kauvery. However, the SUSY stereotactic system, QSM neuroimaging, and a 750+ single-surgeon DBS programme are not available in Chennai. Patients come to Jaslok for complex cases, second opinions, and MRgFUS evaluation alongside DBS.
When searching for a DBS specialist for patients from Chennai, the questions that matter are not about titles or certificates. They are about verifiable facts:
How many DBS surgeries has this surgeon personally performed, at a single centre, under their own care?
Does the hospital own its stereotactic equipment or is it brought in by the device company for each case?
Is QSM neuroimaging used for deep brain target visualisation — or standard MRI?
Is there a genuine multidisciplinary team — or a surgeon and a referring neurologist?
What is the programme’s personalised DBS approach — or is a single protocol applied to all patients?
Prof. Dr. Doshi’s answers: 750+ DBS surgeries personally performed at a single centre since 1998. SUSY stereotactic system — only programme in India. QSM neuroimaging — only clinical programme in India. Seven-specialist multidisciplinary team. Personalised DBS approach with 15 days of pre-surgical preparation per patient.
The precision of DBS and MRgFUS depends on the quality of the surgical infrastructure as much as on the surgeon’s skill. At Jaslok Hospital, Prof. Dr. Doshi’s programme offers three capabilities unavailable at any other clinical centre in India — or in Asia:
SUSY Stereotactic System — Only Programme in India: The SUSY (Surgical Utility System) is the latest generation stereotactic surgical platform, providing sub-millimetre targeting accuracy. This is the system used at the world’s leading DBS centres. No other hospital in India currently offers SUSY to clinical patients.
QSM Neuroimaging — Only Clinical Programme in India: Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM) is a research-grade MRI technique that visualises deep brain structures — the subthalamic nucleus, globus pallidus, thalamus — with a resolution and contrast that standard MRI cannot achieve. Normally available only at academic research centres in Europe and North America. Jaslok is the only programme in India offering QSM neuroimaging to clinical DBS patients.
Two Complete Stereotactic Equipment Sets — Only in India: Jaslok maintains two full stereotactic setups simultaneously. No surgical delays due to equipment. Full intraoperative backup capability.
750+ DBS Surgeries — India’s Largest Single-Surgeon Programme: Dr. Doshi has performed over 750 DBS procedures personally at Jaslok since 1998. Accumulated at a single centre, by a single surgeon, over 28 years. The most longitudinal DBS experience in India.
Prof. Dr. Paresh K. Doshi is not simply experienced in DBS. He is the surgeon who introduced DBS to India in 1998 — and has maintained the country’s most active and continuously evolving programme for 28 years.
1998 — India’s first DBS surgery: Performed at Jaslok Hospital when most Indian neurosurgeons had not yet seen the procedure.
Training at the source: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, and under Prof. Alim-Louis Benabid in Grenoble, France — the neurosurgeon who first developed DBS.
Published researcher: Publications in Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, and Neuromodulation. Ongoing research in personalised DBS programming optimisation and QSM-based targeting.
Personalised DBS: Dr. Doshi pioneered the concept of personalised DBS in India — selecting the DBS system, surgical target, and programming strategy individually for each patient’s disease profile, rather than applying a single protocol uniformly. This approach involves 15 days of pre-surgical preparation including 3 days of inpatient assessment.
International leadership: Organising Chairman, 15th AASSFN World Congress, Mumbai, May 2027. Faculty at WSSFN, INS, and leading international functional neurosurgery meetings.
300+ revision cases: Less than 1.5% required electrode replacement. The remainder improved through advanced reprogramming.
On surgery counts: Prof. Dr. Doshi’s 750+ figure represents DBS procedures personally performed by him at a single centre over 28 years — not aggregate numbers across multiple hospitals, multiple surgeons, or multiple sites. When comparing DBS surgeon experience, this distinction is clinically significant.
The following video provides an introduction to Prof. Dr. Paresh Doshi and his approach to personalised DBS — presented by an independent third party, not by the programme itself.
Prof. Dr. Paresh Doshi — Pioneer of DBS Surgery in India. India’s first DBS programme, 1998. 750+ procedures. SUSY stereotactic system. QSM neuroimaging. Personalised DBS approach.
Prof. Dr. Paresh Doshi’s DBS and MRgFUS programme is housed within the Department of Neurosurgery at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, 15 Dr G Deshmukh Marg, Pedder Road, Mumbai — one of India’s oldest and most respected medical institutions.
Jaslok Hospital has maintained a teaching and research affiliation with leading international institutions and is the institutional home of India’s first and oldest DBS programme. The hospital’s infrastructure — including dedicated neuroimaging suites, sterile surgical theatres, and critical care facilities — supports the standard of care the DBS programme demands.
Full programme details on the Jaslok Hospital website:
Approximately 1,350 km — 1.5 to 2 hours by flight.
Chennai International Airport has multiple daily flights to Mumbai (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Overnight trains also connect the two cities.
The team assists patients from Chennai with:
“Travelling from Chennai to Mumbai for DBS surgery was a major decision for our family. From the first consultation to the surgery and follow-up visits, the entire process was well organized. The team answered all our questions patiently, and we felt supported throughout the treatment journey.”
“We came from Chennai after learning about DBS surgery and wanted to understand if it was the right option. The doctors explained the procedure, potential benefits, and recovery in detail, helping us make an informed decision. We appreciated the compassionate care and guidance we received throughout the process.”
Many patients researching treatment for Essential Tremor or Parkinson’s disease encounter MRgFUS (Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound) as an alternative to DBS. At Jaslok Hospital, Prof. Dr. Doshi’s team offers both. This means your evaluation is unbiased — the recommendation is based entirely on what is right for your specific condition and goals.
Patients from Chennai researching MRgFUS may also be aware of Royal Care Hospital Coimbatore. Jaslok Hospital offers both MRgFUS and DBS — the advantage being a surgeon who performs both and can evaluate which is more appropriate for your condition without institutional bias toward either.
MRgFUS is non-invasive — no incisions, no implanted hardware. Focused ultrasound energy guided by real-time MRI creates a precise lesion in the thalamus to suppress tremor. For carefully selected patients with Essential Tremor or tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease, the result can be rapid and significant — often visible during the procedure itself.
Factor | MRgFUS | DBS |
Procedure | Non-invasive. No incision. | Implanted device. Small incision. |
Reversibility | Permanent — NOT reversible | Fully adjustable and reversible |
Bilateral treatment | One side only | Both sides possible |
Conditions | Tremor only | Parkinson’s, Tremor, Dystonia, OCD, Epilepsy, more |
Adjustable over time | No | Yes — programmable for life |
Evidence | 5-year data | 20+ years global; 28 years at Jaslok |
Gold standard | Select ET patients | ALL movement disorders |
DBS surgery at Jaslok typically ranges from ₹13 to ₹30 lakhs — comparable to Apollo and MIOT Chennai for DBS, with the SUSY/QSM infrastructure advantage.
Step 1 — Remote Assessment: Share medical records, MRI reports, and medication history by WhatsApp (+91 99309 90777) or email. The team reviews and advises on how to plan your visit efficiently.
Step 2 — In-Person Evaluation: Comprehensive evaluation including neurological examination, levodopa challenge (Parkinson’s patients), neuropsychological assessment, QSM neuroimaging review. 15-day personalised pre-surgical preparation if surgery is recommended.
Step 3 — Honest Decision: Prof. Dr. Doshi and the multidisciplinary team give you an honest recommendation — DBS, MRgFUS, medication adjustment, or no surgery. No procedure is recommended unless genuinely indicated.
Step 4 — Surgery at Jaslok: DBS performed using SUSY stereotactic system and QSM-guided planning. MRgFUS performed as a day procedure. DBS patients stay 5 to 7 days.
Step 5 — Programming and Follow-up: DBS programming begins 2 to 4 weeks post-operatively. Patients from Chennai typically visit Jaslok 2 to 3 times in the first year, then annually. Follow-up by WhatsApp between visits.
Can patients from Chennai consult Prof. Dr. Doshi remotely before travelling?
Yes. Share medical records, MRI, and medication list by WhatsApp (+91 99309 90777) or email. The team will review and advise on whether in-person evaluation is recommended and how to plan the visit.
Why would patients from Chennai with access to Apollo and MIOT travel to Mumbai for DBS?
Apollo, MIOT, and Kauvery are excellent hospitals. However, none currently offer the SUSY stereotactic system or QSM neuroimaging for DBS targeting. Patients from Chennai come to Jaslok for complex cases, second opinions after suboptimal DBS, and for the advantage of a single surgeon with 750+ personal procedures. The flight is 1.5 to 2 hours.
What makes personalised DBS at Jaslok different from other centres?
Prof. Dr. Doshi’s personalised DBS approach involves 15 days of pre-surgical preparation — including 3 days of inpatient assessment — to understand each patient’s specific symptom profile, identify the optimal DBS target and system, and select programming parameters that will serve this patient over the next 10 to 15 years. Most centres apply a standard protocol. The personalised approach is what produces durable outcomes.
What is the difference between DBS and MRgFUS?
DBS is adjustable, reversible, and can treat both sides. MRgFUS creates a permanent brain lesion, treats one side only, and addresses tremor only. DBS is the gold standard for most movement disorders. MRgFUS is a valuable option for a specific subset of patients with Essential Tremor or tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. Prof. Dr. Doshi’s team evaluates both options and gives you an unbiased recommendation.
What is the DBS surgery count and how does it compare?
Prof. Dr. Doshi has performed 750+ DBS surgeries personally at Jaslok Hospital since 1998 — procedures personally performed by a single surgeon at a single centre. DBS surgery counts are not regulated in India and can be reported inconsistently — aggregate figures across multiple hospitals, multiple surgeons, or multiple sites can appear to inflate experience significantly. This distinction matters when comparing.
Is DBS or MRgFUS covered by insurance?
Many health insurance policies now cover DBS surgery. MRgFUS coverage varies. Jaslok Hospital’s billing team assists with pre-authorisation documentation. Please share your policy when contacting us.
Contact the Jaslok DBS team today. Remote consultation is available before you travel from Chennai.
Contact | Details |
Phone / WhatsApp | +91 99309 90777 |
pdoshi@neurologicalsurgery.in | |
Hospital | Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, 15 Dr G Deshmukh Marg, Pedder Road, Mumbai 400026 |
Programme at Jaslok | jaslokhospital.net/speciality/dbs-surgery-mumbai |
Appointment | neurologicalsurgery.in/appointment/ |