Dr Paresh Doshi

About Me

Dr. Pares Doshi is a renowned neurosurgeon who has achieved several notable milestones in the field of neurosurgery. Here is a summary of his accomplishments:

First deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in India: Dr. Pares Doshi performed the first DBS surgery for Parkinson's disease in India in 1998. DBS is a surgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes in specific areas of the brain to alleviate symptoms of neurological disorders.

Operating on the youngest and oldest Parkinson's disease patients in the world: Dr. Pares Doshi has the distinction of operating on both the youngest and oldest patients with Parkinson's disease worldwide. This demonstrates his expertise in treating a wide range of patients across different age groups.

First surgery for Writers' Dystonia and Cervical Rhizotomy in India: In 2012, Dr. Pares Doshi conducted the first surgeries for Writers' Dystonia and Cervical Rhizotomy in India. Writers' Dystonia is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that affect writing, while Cervical Rhizotomy involves the selective destruction of certain nerve roots in the cervical spine to relieve pain.

First Occipital nerve stimulation for Migraine in India: In 2008, Dr. Pares Doshi performed the first Occipital nerve stimulation surgery for Migraine in India. Occipital nerve stimulation is a procedure that involves implanting electrodes near the occipital nerves to reduce the frequency and severity of migraines.

First DBS for depression in Asia and Australia: In 2013, Dr. Pares Doshi became the first neurosurgeon in Asia and Australia to perform DBS surgery for depression. DBS has shown promising results in treating severe depression that is resistant to other forms of therapy.

First Bilateral PPN DBS in the world: Dr. Pares Doshi achieved another milestone by performing the first Bilateral PPN (Pedunculopontine Nucleus) DBS surgery in the world in 2012. PPN DBS is a technique used to treat gait and balance problems in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.

First DBS for SCA 12 in the world: Dr. Pares Doshi conducted the first DBS surgery for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12 (SCA 12) in the world in 2016. SCA 12 is a genetic disorder that affects coordination and movement.

Additionally, Dr. Pares Doshi and his team at Jaslok Hospital have performed over 650 Stereotactic surgeries, including 450 DBS surgeries, making them one of the most experienced centers for DBS in South Asia. They have also published the first series of DBS in patients with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), further contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field.

Dr. Pares Doshi's pioneering work and dedication to neurosurgery have made him a respected figure in the medical community, particularly in India, where he has been credited with several firsts in the field of DBS and other neurosurgical procedures.