Delhi/NCR:

Mohali:

Dehradun:

Bathinda:

Mumbai:

Nagpur:

Lucknow:

Top Canavan disease Doctors in India

To Book an Appointment

Call Us+91 926 888 0303

Filters

Doctors Available

Dr. (Col) Joy Dev Mukherji

Chairman and Head - Neurology


Neurosciences, Neurology

Experience: 31+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:00 AM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-saket":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:00 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Prof. (Col.) Dr. Bipin Walia

Chairman & Head – Neurosurgery & Neurospine


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Spine Surgery

Experience: 29+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 3:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 3:00 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 9:20 AM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-saket":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 9:20 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 9:20 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 9:20 AM"},"max-smart-super-speciality-hospital-saket":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 3:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 3:00 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Puneet Agarwal

Vice Chairman - Neurology


Neurosciences, Neurology

Experience: 26+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 5:30 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 5:30 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 3:45 PM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-saket":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 5:30 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 5:30 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 3:45 PM"}}}

Dr. Rajiv Anand

Vice Chairman & Unit Head


Neurosciences, Interventional Neurology, Neurology

Experience: 39+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 12:15 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 12:15 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 12:15 PM","Hospital":{"blk-max-super-speciality-hospital-delhi":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 12:15 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 12:15 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 12:15 PM"}}}

Dr. Sanjeev Dua

Vice Chairman - Neurosurgery


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Spine Surgery

Experience: 47+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-29 10:40 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 10:40 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-29 9:00 AM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-patparganj":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-29 10:40 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 10:40 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-29 9:00 AM"}}}

Dr. Rajneesh Kummar

Vice Chairman & Unit Head Neurology


Neurosciences, Neurology

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-05-01 12:15 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-05-01 12:15 PM","FirstVC":"2026-05-01 12:15 PM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-dwarka":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-05-01 12:15 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-05-01 12:15 PM","FirstVC":"2026-05-01 12:15 PM"}}}

Can't find what you are looking for?

Prof (Dr.) Man Mohan Mehndiratta

Vice Chairman & Unit Head


Neurosciences, Interventional Neurology, Neurology

Experience: 45+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","Hospital":{"blk-max-super-speciality-hospital-delhi":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM"}}}

Dr. Atul Prasad

Vice Chairman & HOD


Neurosciences, Interventional Neurology, Neurology

Experience: 41+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-05-01 1:15 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-05-01 1:15 PM","FirstVC":"2026-05-01 1:15 PM","Hospital":{"blk-max-super-speciality-hospital-delhi":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-05-01 1:15 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-05-01 1:15 PM","FirstVC":"2026-05-01 1:15 PM"}}}

Dr. Rajashekar Reddi

Vice Chairman - Neurology


Neurosciences, Neurology

Experience: 22+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 2:15 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 2:15 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 7:10 PM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-saket":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 2:15 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 2:15 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 7:10 PM"}}}

Dr. Arun Saroha

Vice Chairman & Unit Head Spine & Neurosurgery


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Spine Surgery

Experience: 28+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:00 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-hospital-gurgaon":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:00 PM","FirstVC":""},"max-super-speciality-hospital-dwarka":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:00 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Sanjay Saxena

Vice Chairman - Neuro Sciences - Neurology


Neurosciences, Neurology

Experience: 29+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 12:20 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 12:20 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-vaishali":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 12:20 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 12:20 PM","FirstVC":""},"max-super-speciality-hospital-patparganj":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-29 11:30 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 11:30 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr (Prof) Daljit Singh

Vice Chairman & HOD — Neurosurgery and Unit Head — Neuro Intervention


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences

Experience: 32+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:50 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:50 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-smart-super-speciality-hospital-saket":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:50 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:50 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Can't find what you are looking for?

Dr. A.J. Chitkara

Principal Director - Pediatrics


Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 47+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 4:30 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 4:30 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-shalimar-bagh":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 4:30 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 4:30 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Amitabh Goel

Principal Director - Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurosciences.


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Spine Surgery

Experience: 33+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 1:15 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 1:15 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-patparganj":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 1:15 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 1:15 PM","FirstVC":""},"undefined":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-05-02 2:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-05-02 2:00 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Babita Jain

Principal Director & HOD


Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 31+ Years

Gender: Female

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 7:30 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:00 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-27 7:30 PM","Hospital":{"max-hospital-gurgaon":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 7:30 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:00 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-27 7:30 PM"}}}

Prof. (Dr). V.K.Jain

Principal Director - Department of Neurosurgery at Max Hospital Delhi & NCR


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Spine Surgery

Experience: 45+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-saket":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM"}}}

Dr. Ramalingam Kalyan

Principal Director - M.D. Paediatrics


Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 29+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 9:30 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 9:30 AM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-vaishali":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 9:30 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 9:30 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Vivek Kumar

Principal Director & Head - Neurology


Neurosciences, Neurology

Experience: 29+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:50 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:50 AM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-patparganj":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:50 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:50 AM","FirstVC":""},"max-super-speciality-hospital-vaishali":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-29 11:40 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 11:40 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Can't find what you are looking for?

Dr. P. S. Narang

Principal Director& HOD – Paediatrics


Paediatrics (Ped), Paediatric (Ped) Gastroenterology

Experience: 47+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 6:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 3:00 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-27 6:00 PM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-shalimar-bagh":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 6:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 3:00 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-27 6:00 PM"}}}

Dr. Pradyumna J. Oak

Principal Director - Neurology


Neurosciences, Paediatric (Ped) Neurology, Interventional Neurology, Neurology

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 4:35 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 4:35 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"nanavati-max-super-speciality-hospital-mumbai":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 4:35 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 4:35 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr Shatakshi Awasthi

Senior Consultant – Paediatrics


Paediatrics (Ped)

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: Hindi, English

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-lucknow":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr Gaurav Bansal

Senior Director – Neuro & Spine Surgery


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Spine Surgery

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-vaishali":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Jasjit Singh Bhasin

Senior Director


Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 18+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:50 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:50 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 11:50 AM","Hospital":{"blk-max-super-speciality-hospital-delhi":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:50 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:50 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 11:50 AM"}}}

Brig Dr. H S Bhatoe

Senior Director


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Spine Surgery, Paediatric (Ped) Neurosurgery

Experience: 34+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 3:00 PM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-mohali":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 3:00 PM"}}}

Can't find what you are looking for?

Dr. Rajesh Gupta

Senior Director


Neurosciences, Neurology

Experience: 23+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 12:30 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 12:30 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-30 2:00 PM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-patparganj":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 12:30 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 12:30 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-30 2:00 PM"},"max-super-speciality-hospital-vaishali":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-05-01 11:20 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-05-01 11:20 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. K K Jindal

Senior Director - Department of Neurology


Neurosciences, Neurology

Experience: 28+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-shalimar-bagh":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal

Vice Chairman & HOD - Neuro Surgery & Neuro Spine


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Spine Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Experience: 32+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:00 AM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"blk-max-super-speciality-hospital-delhi":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:00 AM","FirstVC":""},"max-super-speciality-hospital-shalimar-bagh":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:40 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:40 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Shyam Kukreja

Senior Director & Head Of The Department


Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 46+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-30 11:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-30 11:00 AM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-patparganj":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-30 11:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-30 11:00 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Mukesh Kumar

Senior Director- Neurology


Neurosciences, Neurology

Experience: 16+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-saket":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM"},"max-multi-speciality-centre-panchsheel-park":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 9:00 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Rajan Shah

Senior Director- Neuro Surgery


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Neuro Oncology

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-05-04 1:20 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-05-04 1:20 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"nanavati-max-super-speciality-hospital-mumbai":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-05-04 1:20 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-05-04 1:20 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Can't find what you are looking for?

Dr. Amit Batra

Director


Neurosciences, Neurology

Experience: 17+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-29 12:50 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 12:50 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-patparganj":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-29 12:50 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 12:50 PM","FirstVC":""},"max-super-speciality-hospital-vaishali":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-05-04 12:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-05-04 12:00 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Arvind Taneja

Chief Advisor


Paediatrics (Ped), Paediatric (Ped) Infectious Diseases

Experience: 52+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:00 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-smart-super-speciality-hospital-saket":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:00 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Sunil Bhasin

Director & Unit Head - Paediatric


Neonatology, Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 33+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-dwarka":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Naresh Bhatia

Director


Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 37+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-29 11:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 11:00 AM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-patparganj":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-29 11:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 11:00 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Ketan Chaturvedi

Director — Neurology


Neurosciences, Neurology

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:50 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:50 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-nagpur":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:50 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:50 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Shamsher Dwivedee

Director - Neurology


Neurosciences, Neurology

Experience: 36+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 2:50 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 2:50 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-dehradun":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 2:50 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 2:50 PM","FirstVC":""},"max-multi-speciality-centre-panchsheel-park":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-29 9:30 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 9:30 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Can't find what you are looking for?

Dr. Mudit Garg

Director


Neurosciences, Pain Management

Experience: 21+ Years

Gender: Male

Dr. Mohit Goel

Director - Neuro Sciences - Neurology


Neurosciences, Neurology

Experience: 32+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 12:50 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 8:15 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 12:50 PM","Hospital":{"max-smart-super-speciality-hospital-saket":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 12:50 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 8:15 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 12:50 PM"},"max-multi-speciality-centre-panchsheel-park":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-29 12:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 12:00 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. MU Hasan

Director - HOD Department of Pediatrics & Neonatology


Neonatology, Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 28+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:07 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 10:07 AM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-lucknow":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:07 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 10:07 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr Sandeep Iratwar

Director – Neurosurgery


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken: Hindi, English

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:45 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:45 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-nagpur":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:45 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:45 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Mohit Jain

Director


Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 16+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 4:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 4:00 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-multi-speciality-centre-noida":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 4:00 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 4:00 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Dr. Ajay Karkra

Director


Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 30+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-hospital-gurgaon":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","FirstVC":""}}}

Can't find what you are looking for?

Dr. Manoj Khanal

Director


Neurosciences, Interventional Neurology, Neurology

Experience: 20+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:10 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-shalimar-bagh":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:10 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM"}}}

Dr. Sonia Mittal

Director


Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 29+ Years

Gender: Female

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-30 11:00 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-shalimar-bagh":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-30 11:00 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 10:00 AM"}}}

Dr. A.K. Singh

Ex-Chairman & Advisor – MIND (Max Institute of Neurosciences)


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Spine Surgery

Gender: Male

Dr. Prakash Singh

Director & Unit Head - Neurosurgery


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Spine Surgery

Experience: 36+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:45 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:45 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 10:30 AM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-saket":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:45 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:45 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 10:30 AM"}}}

Dr. Vikas Taneja

Director & Unit Head - Pediatrics & PICU


Paediatrics (Ped)

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:30 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 10:30 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 10:30 AM","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-dwarka":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 10:30 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 10:30 AM","FirstVC":"2026-04-28 10:30 AM"}}}

Dr. Neeraj Adlakha

Associate Director


Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 23+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:12 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:12 AM","FirstVC":"","Hospital":{"max-super-speciality-hospital-shalimar-bagh":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-28 11:12 AM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-28 11:12 AM","FirstVC":""}}}

Can't find what you are looking for?

Dr. B. B. Aggarwal

Associate Director


Paediatrics (Ped)

Experience: 37+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-29 2:10 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 2:10 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-29 2:10 PM","Hospital":{"blk-max-super-speciality-hospital-delhi":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-29 2:10 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-29 2:10 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-29 2:10 PM"}}}

Dr. Rohit Bansil

Associate Director - Neuro Surgery & Neuro Spine


Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Robotic Surgery

Experience: 17+ Years

Gender: Male

Book an Appointment

{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","Hospital":{"blk-max-super-speciality-hospital-delhi":{"FirstAvailable":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","FirstInHospital":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM","FirstVC":"2026-04-27 4:40 PM"}}}

Can't find what you are looking for?

At Max Hospital India, expert care is available for a wide range of conditions, including Canavan disease. Our top specialists provide advanced treatments using cutting-edge technology, ensuring the best possible care for Canavan disease. Whether through video consultations or in-person visits, patients receive personalised treatment tailored to their needs. Explore our doctors' qualifications, experience, and areas of expertise. Our seamless online booking system makes scheduling appointments and checking OPD timings quick and hassle-free. Visit Max Hospital India for trusted, high-quality healthcare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Canavan disease is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the brain. It is caused by a mutation in the ASPA gene, which leads to the accumulation of a substance called N-acetyl-L-aspartic acid (NAA) in the brain.
Canavan disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, which means that both parents must carry a mutated ASPA gene and pass it on to their child for the disease to develop.
The symptoms of Canavan disease usually appear in early infancy and may include poor muscle tone, developmental delays, feeding difficulties, seizures, and an abnormally large head (macrocephaly).
Canavan disease can be diagnosed through genetic testing, which looks for mutations in the ASPA gene. MRI of the brain can show characteristic abnormalities associated with the disease.
Currently, there is no cure for Canavan disease. Treatment mainly focuses on managing the symptoms.
Treatment options for Canavan disease are limited. Supportive care, such as physical therapy and occupational therapy, can help manage symptoms and improve mobility. Medications may be used to control seizures and other associated complications.
The life expectancy for individuals with Canavan disease varies. In severe cases, life expectancy may be reduced, while individuals with milder forms of the disease may have a normal lifespan.
Yes, prenatal testing is available for Canavan disease. It involves analysing a sample of cells from the fetus to determine if they carry the ASPA gene mutation.
Carriers of Canavan disease typically do not have symptoms themselves. The condition only manifests if both copies of the ASPA gene are mutated.
The primary risk factor for Canavan disease is having Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. The mutation in the ASPA gene is more common in this population.
In some regions, Canavan disease is included in newborn screening programs. The screening involves testing a small blood sample from the baby to identify genetic conditions, including Canavan disease.
The ability of individuals with Canavan disease to attend school depends on the severity of their symptoms and the level of support available. In some cases, specialised educational programs may be necessary.
Canavan disease is typically diagnosed in infancy or early childhood due to the appearance of symptoms.
Canavan disease primarily affects the brain and its development. It does not typically involve other organs in the body.
The ASPA gene provides instructions for producing an enzyme called aspartoacylase. Mutations in this gene result in reduced or absent aspartoacylase activity, leading to the accumulation of N-acetyl-L-aspartic acid (NAA) in the brain.
Canavan disease is an autosomal recessive disorder, which means that both parents must carry a mutated ASPA gene and pass it on to their child for the disease to develop.
FAQs reviewed by Dr. Manoj Khanal, Associate Director, Neurosciences, Neurology, Interventional Neurology.