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Dr Keyur Akbari

Leading Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon

Dr. Keyur Akbari is a specialist orthopaedic and spine surgeon based in Ahmedabad, India. He focuses on minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, deformity correction, and motion-preserving procedures including artificial disc replacement. He has undertaken advanced training under globally renowned spine surgeons and is a  member of several leading professional organisations. He remains committed to the highest standards of clinical excellence and continuous professional development so every patient can experience reduced pain, fuller movement, and a faster return to an active, healthy life.

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Career and Qualifications

  • Dr. Keyur Akbari is a highly regarded orthopaedic and spine surgeon committed to delivering world-class spine care with consistently excellent outcomes demonstrated by surgical precision, cutting-edge technology, and a patient-first approach.
  • He specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic spine procedures, deformity correction, and motion-preserving surgeries such as artificial disc replacement.
  • With over 2,000 spine surgeries performed, he has successfully managed a wide spectrum of spinal disorders including degenerative conditions and complex deformities, with a focus on safety, precision, and faster recovery.
  • His expertise is supported by advanced training and fellowship under internationally renowned spine surgeons: Dr. Sajan Hegde at Apollo Hospital, Chennai, and Dr. John Choi in Melbourne, Australia. This enables Dr. Akbari to bring a modern, evidence-based, global perspective to his practice.
  • He is an active member of leading professional bodies including the Association of Spine Surgeons of India, the Indian Orthopaedic Association, the Spine Association of Gujarat, and AO Spine.
  • Beyond the operating room, Dr. Akbari is actively involved in academic learning and surgical innovation. He regularly participates in national and international conferences and training programmes and has a keen interest for advanced technologies such as robotic-assisted spine surgery and endoscopic techniques.

QUALIFICATION

  • MBBS - Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad
  • M.S. Orthopedics -Pramukhswami Medical College
  • ASSI Spine Fellowship- Apollo Hospital, Chennai
  • AIMS fellowship - Melbourne, Australia
  • AO Spine Fellowship- Melbourne, Australia

REGISTRATION

  • MBBS - G-48951
  • M.S. Orthopedics - G-24971

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Publications

  • Akbari, K. K., Terry, T. H. L., Kanade, U., & Choi, J. (2025). Clinical Outcomes Following Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy With Cervical Posterior Decompression Using Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Technique: A Single Center Retrospective Series of 20 Patients. International journal of spine surgery, 19(1), 19–26. https://doi.org/10.14444/8690
  • Akbari, K. K., Badikillaya, V., Venkatesan, M., & Hegde, S. K. (2022). Do Intraoperative Neurophysiological Changes During Decompressive Surgery for Cervical Myeloradiculopathy Affect Functional Outcome? A Prospective Study. Global spine journal, 12(3), 366–372. https://doi.org/10.1177/2192568220951779
  • Akbari, K. K., Badikillaya, V., Venkatesan, M., Ramanan, R. V., & Hegde, S. K. (2021). Resurgence of the Role of Computed-Tomography Myelogram in the Era of MRI for Surgical Decision-Making of Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disorder. International journal of spine surgery, 15(4), 788–794. https://doi.org/10.14444/8101
  • Badikillaya, V., Akbari, K. K., Sudarshan, P., Suthar, H., Venkatesan, M., & Hegde, S. K. (2021). Comparative Analysis of Unilateral versus Bilateral Instrumentation in TLIF for Lumbar Degenerative Disorder: Single Center Large Series. International journal of spine surgery, 15(5), 929–936. https://doi.org/10.14444/8121
  • Vishwanathan, K., Akbari, K., & Patel, A. (2021). Comparison of fluoroscopy time in short and long cephalomedullary nailing for 31A2 intertrochanteric hip fractures. Acta orthopaedica Belgica, 87(2), 305–311.
  • Vishwanathan K, Akbari K, Patel AJ. Is the modified Harris hip score valid and responsive instrument for outcome assessment in the Indian population with pertrochanteric fractures?. J Orthop. 2018;15(1):40-46. Published 2018 Jan 3. doi:10.1016/j.jor.2017.12.001
  • Hegde S, Badikillaya V, Kanade U, Akbari K, Achar S, Reddy H. Are We Looking at a Paradigm Shift in the Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis of 75 Patients of Nonfusion Anterior Scoliosis Correction with 2-5-Year Follow-up: A Single Center Experience. Asian Spine J. 2023;17(3):529-537. doi:10.31616/asj.2022.0267
  • Hegde SK, Venkatesan M, Akbari KK, Badikillaya VM. Efficacy of Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering in Skeletally Mature Children with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Preliminary Report. Int J Spine Surg. 2021;15(5):995-1003. doi:10.14444/8122
  • Keyur Akbari., et al. "Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes in Lumbar Spine Decompression Performed Via Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE) in a Six Months Period. Retrospective Case Series." EC Orthopaedics 15.3 (2024): 01-11.
  • Akbari KK, Venkatesan M, Hegde SK. Letter to the Editor concerning "The short-term impact of COVID-19 pandemic on spine surgeons: a cross-sectional global study" by Khattab MF, et al. (Eur Spine J; [2020]: doi: 10.1007/s00586-020-06517-1). Eur Spine J. 2020;29(9):2402-2403. doi:10.1007/s00586-020-06544-y