Dr. Atul Goel
Senior Neurosurgeon, Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre; Former Head of Neurosurgery, KEM Hospital
Experience
42 years
Rating
4.9 (480 reviews)
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi
Location
Mumbai, India
Last updated: 2026-07-17 · Reviewed by Livance Medical Editorial Team
About the doctor
Dr. Atul Goel is one of the world's most cited neurosurgeons and a Senior Consultant at Lilavati Hospital Mumbai, known internationally as the originator of 'Goel's Technique' for atlantoaxial dislocation and the 'central or axial atlantoaxial instability' theory that has reshaped global cervical spine surgery. He trained at Seth G. S. Medical College and KEM Hospital Mumbai (MCh Neurosurgery) and served as Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at KEM Hospital for over two decades — performing 25,000+ neurosurgical operations. He is past President of the Neurological Society of India, recipient of the Dr. B. C. Roy National Award, has authored 1,000+ peer-reviewed publications, and is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine — among the most prolific surgical authors in modern Indian medicine.
Areas of expertise
Neurology planning and specialist review
Case evaluation for patients exploring treatment in India
Treatment pathway discussion with hospital coordination
International patient support and next-step guidance
How Livance supports patients here
International patient support
Treatment-pathway guidance
Hospital coordination support
Structured follow-up communication
Consultation journey
Share reports and diagnosis
Receive specialist pathway guidance
Discuss treatment and hospital options
Plan travel and next steps
Associated hospital
Mumbai, India
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Open treatmentFrequently asked questions
What does Dr. Atul Goel specialize in?
Dr. Atul Goel focuses on neurology and supports patients who need clear treatment planning and specialist guidance.
Can Livance help patients connect with this doctor?
Yes. Livance can help organize the next step, treatment planning discussion, and hospital matching around this specialty.
What should patients share before consultation?
It helps to share diagnosis details, scans, reports, current treatment advice and travel timeline before speaking to the team.