About Samarth Neuro Spine Centre
About Samarth Neuro Spine Centre
A Dedicated Centre for Brain, Spine and Neurological Care in Indore
Samarth Neuro Spine Centre is a dedicated brain and spine clinic in Indore, near Dewas Naka and opposite CHL Hospital. Neurosurgeon Dr. Sandeep Moolchandani, with 16+ years of experience, leads your evaluation and treatment. Physiotherapist Dr. Shivani Raikwar looks after neuro and spine rehabilitation. You get diagnosis, treatment planning, surgery when it is needed, and recovery support from one team.
If you are looking for the best neuro spine clinic in Indore, three questions sort out most of it. Who will examine you? How do they decide between surgery and other treatment? Who helps you recover? This page answers each one.
Quick Facts
Centre
Samarth Neuro Spine Centre, Indore
Led by
Dr. Sandeep Moolchandani, Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon, 16+ years of experience
Rehabilitation
Dr. Shivani Raikwar, Neuro and Spine Physiotherapist
Care covers
Spine, brain and neurological conditions, from diagnosis to rehabilitation
Patient rating
4.9 stars on Google, verified patient reviews
Timing
5 PM to 8 PM | +91 74772 06039
Also consults at
Shalby Hospital, Race Course Road, 11 AM to 5 PM | +91-7000-11-5912
Appointments
Call +91-7000-11-5912, message on WhatsApp, or use the online form
Address
G-02, Prime Arcade Building, Plot 428, Opposite CHL Hospital, near Dewas Naka, Part I, Scheme No. 114, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452010
Dr. Sandeep Moolchandani
Neurosurgeon | Neurospine Surgeon
Dr. Sandeep Moolchandani has over 16 years of clinical experience in neurosurgery and spine surgery. As a Neurosurgeon in Indore, his areas of interest include endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, lumbar disc prolapse and sciatica, spinal stenosis, cervical spine disorders, neurotrauma and complex brain and spine conditions. He has trained and worked at major neurosurgical centres including Maulana Azad Medical College and LNJP Hospital, New Delhi, and MGM Medical College and MY Hospital, Indore.
International fellowship in endoscopic spine surgery
Dr. Moolchandani received international fellowship training in Monoportal (Uniportal) Endoscopic Spine Surgery at AIN Hospital, South Korea, under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Kang-Taek Lim. This training adds to his experience in advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery and, just as importantly, in choosing which patients actually benefit from these techniques.
Qualifications
- DrNB Neurosurgery (Delhi)
- MS (Chennai)
- MBBS (Chennai)
- FIPM, Pain Medicine (Kolkata)
- MHA (Mumbai)
- FISS (Pune)
- PAHM (USA)
Specialised training
- Monoportal (Uniportal) Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- UBE, Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- TELD, Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
Recognition and professional work
- Best Paper Award, Neurotrauma Society of India, 2019
- Research published in Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery and the Indian Journal of Neurotrauma
- Lifetime Member, Neurological Society of India
- Lifetime Member, The Association of Surgeons of India
Dr. Shivani Raikwar
Physiotherapist | Neuro & Spine Rehabilitation
Physiotherapist | Neuro & Spine Rehabilitation
Dr. Shivani Raikwar helps patients work towards better movement, strength, balance and functional recovery after neurological conditions, spine problems, surgery or injury. Her rehabilitation approach is personalised to the patient’s condition, functional needs and stage of recovery, and includes robotic physiotherapy when it is clinically appropriate.
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), Neuro
Areas of expertise: Neuro rehabilitation, spine rehabilitation
Skills and additional training: Dry needling, cupping therapy, spinal mobilisation, cancer rehabilitation
What We Treat at Samarth Neuro Spine Centre
As a Spine Specialist in Indore, Dr. Moolchandani evaluates each spine condition individually, considering the patient’s symptoms, examination findings and imaging before recommending a treatment plan.
Spine conditions
- Slip disc and lumbar disc prolapse
- Sciatica
- Back pain
- Neck pain and cervical spine disorders
- Spinal injuries
- Lumbar spinal stenosis and nerve compression
- Selected spinal tumors and complex spine conditions
Spine surgery, depending on clinical need
- Endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery
- Disc prolapse surgery
- Spinal decompression and spinal cord injury surgery
- Cervical and lumbar spine procedures
- Surgery for selected spinal tumors and injuries
Spine surgery, depending on clinical need
- Endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery
- Disc prolapse surgery
- Spinal decompression and spinal cord injury surgery
- Cervical and lumbar spine procedures
- Surgery for selected spinal tumors and injuries
For patients who need Neurological Treatment in Indore beyond the spine, Samarth Neuro Spine Centre provides assessment and treatment planning for a range of brain, spine and neurological conditions. Depending on the diagnosis, care may include medication, specialist procedures, surgery or rehabilitation. When a condition requires hospital-based treatment or additional specialist support, the appropriate care pathway should be discussed with the patient.
Neuro and spine rehabilitation may be recommended after neurological conditions, spine problems, surgery or injuries, tailored to improve movement, strength, balance and functional independence.
How We Decide Between Surgery and Other Treatment
A scan alone does not decide your treatment here. Your symptoms, medical history, examination and imaging are read together, and the plan follows from that. These are the five rules the centre works by:
- We diagnose before we recommend: Symptoms, examination and imaging have to agree before surgery is discussed.
- Surgery is one option, not the default: Medication, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and procedures are considered first when they fit the condition.
- The technique fits the patient, not the other way round: Endoscopic surgery is for the patients who benefit from it, not for everyone.
- You hear the plan in plain language: Your diagnosis and every realistic option are explained before any decision is made.
- Recovery is part of treatment: Rehabilitation is planned alongside the procedure, not added as an afterthought.
Surgery is advised when there is significant nerve or spinal cord compression, weakness that is getting worse, spinal instability, or symptoms that have not settled with proper non-surgical treatment. If you have been told you need an operation and want to be sure, read our guide on whether you need a second opinion before spine surgery.
Why Patients Choose Samarth Neuro Spine Centre
- A neurosurgeon-trained spine surgeon: Dr. Moolchandani’s training covers the brain, spinal cord and nerves, which matters most when a spine problem is pressing on a nerve.
- Endoscopic training, used with judgment; A South Korea fellowship plus UBE and TELD training, recommended only when it suits your diagnosis.
- Honest advice on surgery: Non-surgical care and rehabilitation come first when they fit your condition. Surgery is advised only when it is clinically necessary.
- A clinic and a hospital, one doctor: Focused consultations at the centre, with Shalby Hospital’s multispecialty support when your case needs it.
- A recovery plan, not a referral: Rehabilitation with Dr. Shivani Raikwar keeps your follow-up with the same team.
- Proof you can check: A 4.9 star rating on Google from verified patient reviews, a Best Paper Award from the Neurotrauma Society of India (2019), and published research.
Where to Consult in Indore
Samarth Neuro Spine Centre
G-02, Prime Arcade Building, Plot 428, Opposite CHL Hospital, near Dewas Naka, Part I, Scheme No. 114, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452010 Consultation: 5 PM to 8 PM | +91 74772 06039
Shalby Hospital, Race Course Road
Room No. 9, 2nd Floor, Near Janjeerwala Square, Indore Consultation: 11 AM to 5 PM | +91-7000-11-5912
Consult at the centre for focused spine and neuro care, and at Shalby Hospital when your condition needs the support of a full multispecialty hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Samarth Neuro Spine Centre is a dedicated brain, spine and neurological care centre in Indore, led by neurosurgeon Dr. Sandeep Moolchandani. It offers evaluation, treatment planning, neurosurgical care and rehabilitation with physiotherapist Dr. Shivani Raikwar.
It is at G-02, Prime Arcade Building, Plot 428, opposite CHL Hospital, near Dewas Naka, Indore 452010. Consultations run from 5 PM to 8 PM. Call +91 74772 06039 for the centre
Dr. Sandeep Moolchandani leads clinical evaluation and treatment planning. Dr. Shivani Raikwar leads rehabilitation when it is part of your recovery plan.
The centre treats slip disc, sciatica, spinal stenosis, back and neck pain, spinal injuries, brain tumors, stroke, epilepsy, head injuries and migraine. See the full list of treatments.
No. Treatment depends on the underlying condition, your symptoms, examination and imaging. Medication, physiotherapy or rehabilitation may be right before surgery is considered. Learn more about slip disc treatment.
Yes. Persistent back pain, especially with leg pain, numbness, tingling, weakness or difficulty walking, may need assessment by a neurosurgeon or spine specialist. See our page on back pain treatment.
Yes. Dr. Shivani Raikwar provides neuro and spine rehabilitation, including robotic physiotherapy when it is clinically appropriate.
Yes. He also consults at Shalby Hospital, Race Course Road, from 11 AM to 5 PM. Call +91-7000-11-5912 to book at either location.
Call +91-7000-11-5912, message on WhatsApp, or use the appointment form. You can also reach us through the contact page.