/ Academic & Clinical Background

Meet Dr. Sarang Rote, Neurosurgeon & Spine Specialist

aHe has participated in international training and academic programmes at prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Barrow Neurological Institute, University of Washington and Helsinki University Central Hospital.

Dr. Rote has also contributed to scientific literature through publications in neurosurgery and neurological sciences.

He is the Founder and present Secretary of the Pune Neurosurgical Association and a member of several national and international neurosurgical societies.

At Advance Spine Clinic, Baner, his professional background supports a comprehensive approach to the evaluation and treatment planning of spine-related and neurological conditions.

Dr. Sarang Rote is a neurosurgeon with extensive academic qualifications, specialised international training and professional experience in neurosurgery.

His medical journey includes advanced neurosurgical education, clinical experience at leading Indian medical institutions and specialised international fellowships in Switzerland, the United States, Germany and Finland.

He completed his MCh in Neurosurgery at the Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, IPGMER, Kolkata, following his MS in General Surgery from Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune.

His advanced training includes specialised exposure to interventional neuroradiology, endoscopic brain and skull base surgery, cerebrovascular neurosurgery and minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques.

/ Educational Qualifications

Academic Background of Dr. Sarang Rote

Dr. Sarang Rote has pursued advanced medical and surgical education, with specialised postgraduate training in neurosurgery.

Qualification

Institution

Period

MBBS

Rural Medical College, Loni (MUHS)

August 1998 – January 2003

Internship

Rural Medical College, Loni

January 2003 – January 2004

MS General Surgery

Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune

May 2005 – June 2008

MCh Neurosurgery

Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata

2008 – 2011

Advanced Clinical Training & Fellowships

Dr. Rote has undertaken specialised international training in several areas of advanced neurosurgery.

March 2015 – September 2015: International Advanced Training

  • March 2015 – September 2015: Six-month Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology (Neurointervention/Endovascular Neurosurgery), Switzerland, as supplied in the professional CV.

  • May–June 2015: Special Training at International Neurosciences Institute (INI), Hannover, Germany.

  • July 2015: Observer Fellowship at Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.

  • September 2015: Visiting Fellowship in Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Surgery at University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, USA.

  • October 2015: International Visiting Scholar in Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI), St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, USA.

November 2015 – January 2016

Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Brain and Skull Base Neurosurgery, USA.

February 2016

International Visiting Fellowship at Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING & GLOBAL EXPOSURE

International Neurosurgical Fellowships and Academic Exposure

Dr. Sarang Rote has received specialised neurosurgical training and academic exposure at renowned international universities, teaching hospitals and neurosurgical centres.

Prestigious University Hospitals

  • Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.

  • Zurich University Hospital (USZ), Zurich, Switzerland.

  • University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, USA.

  • Cornell University / Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, USA.

Renowned Neurosurgical Centres

  • International Neurosciences Institute (INI), Hannover, Germany.

  • Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI), Phoenix, USA.

  • Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.

International Cancer and Tumour Centre

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, USA – Neurosurgery Department exposure, as listed in the professional CV.

Areas of Specialised Training

  • Interventional Neuroradiology.

  • Neurointervention.

  • Endovascular Neurosurgery.

  • Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery.

  • Endoscopic Brain Surgery.

  • Skull Base Neurosurgery.

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery.

  • Advanced Neurosurgical Techniques.

Use the exact designation of each programme—fellowship, visiting scholar, observer or special training—rather than describing all institutional visits as fellowships.

CURRENT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONS

Hospital Consultations & Professional Associations

According to the professional information provided, Dr. Sarang Rote is associated with the following hospitals.

Consultant Neurosurgeon

  • Jehangir Hospital.

  • KEM Hospital.

  • Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road.

  • Jupiter Hospital.

Panel Consultant

  • Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital.

  • Poona Hospital.

  • Inamdar Hospital.

  • Inlaks & Budhrani Hospital.

Patients should contact the respective hospital or clinic to confirm current consultation availability, appointment timings and services.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National & International Neurosurgical Associations

Dr. Sarang Rote is associated with various professional organisations dedicated to neurosurgery, neurological sciences, spine surgery and neurotrauma.

Leadership Position

Founder and Present Secretary – Pune Neurosurgical Association.

Professional Memberships

  1. Neurological Society of India (NSI).

  2. Neurological Surgeons' Society of India (NSSI).

  3. Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons (ACNS).

  4. American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).

  5. Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).

  6. Walter E. Dandy Neurosurgical Society.

  7. Neurotrauma Society of India.

  8. Association of Spine Surgeons of India.

RESEARCH & SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Academic Contributions and Neurosurgical Research

Dr. Sarang Rote has participated in scientific research and academic publications related to neurosurgery, brain lesions, skull base procedures and neurological conditions.

His research involvement reflects an interest in advancing neurosurgical knowledge through clinical studies, case reports and scientific collaboration.

Selected Published Research

1. Endoscopic Endonasal Odontoid Resection with Real-Time Intraoperative Image-Guided Computed Tomography

Authors: Harman Singh, Sarang Rote et al.
Institutional affiliation: Weill Cornell Medical College, New York.
Journal: Journal of Neurosurgery.
Publication: June 2017.

2. Contralateral Supraorbital Keyhole Approach to Medial Optic Nerve Lesions

Authors: Harman Singh, Walid Essayed, Nelson Moussazadeh, Sarang Rote.
Institutional affiliation: Weill Cornell Medical College, New York.
Journal: Journal of Neurosurgery.
Publication: March 2017.

3. Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Is Active in GBM

Authors include Vikas Chandra, Tapjyoti Das, Puneet Gulathi and Sarang Rote.
Journal: PLOS ONE.
Publication: 2015; 10(3).

4. Intraparenchymal Meningioma: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Authors: Rote, S.; Deb, S.; Ghosh, S.; Biswas, N.
Journal: International Journal of Neuro & Spinal Sciences.
Volume 1, Issue 1, October–December 2013.

Additional Research Work and Manuscripts

The following work was listed in the supplied professional CV as accepted, under review or awaiting case-report publication at the time the CV was prepared:

  • Intracranial Epidural Hematoma Following CSF Shunting Procedure.

  • Preoperative Dopamine Agonist Therapy in Prolactinoma Patients and Increased Risk of Postoperative Diabetes Insipidus.

  • Unusual Complications of VP Shunt.

  • Case Report on Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma.

  • Intracystic Hemorrhage in Sylvian Fissure Subarachnoid Cyst.

  • Cerebellar Vermis Agenesis Syndrome.

  • Isolated Intestinal Segment in Meningomyelocele Sac.

Publication status should be updated against the latest journal records before these manuscripts are presented as published research.

Surgical Principles

Surgery is never our initial reaction; it is a carefully considered conclusion when conservative pathways have been exhausted.

Every patient with a spinal or neurological condition requires structured clinical assessment, precise diagnostic evaluation, and an individualised treatment plan designed around anatomical preservation.

Review academic publications and international appointments

Examine documented peer-reviewed research in the Journal of Neurosurgery and professional society memberships.