Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central emphasizes on DBS success story
Mumbai, June 26, 2025: Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, organised a special awareness session to highlight the life-altering role of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in controlling Parkinson’s disease. The session included a gathering of neurologists, neurosurgeons, hospital management, media and caregivers to witness a miraculous patient success story while debunking age-old misconceptions surrounding DBS surgery.
The case emphasized the success story of 58-year-old Mr. Mahesh Shetty, who had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease for more than seven years. His life was immensely affected by the condition from tremors and mobility issues that led to dependency on high-dose medication. After undergoing DBS performed by Dr. Manish Baldia, Consultant Functional Neurosurgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, the patient is now walking unaided, living a life free from the fear of “on-off” medication cycles and carrying out day-to-day tasks with a drastically 97.5% reduced drug dose.
Reflecting on his recovery, Shetty stated, “The care at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central has given me my freedom back. I am thankful to the doctors and the support staff for taking my proper care during the time of hospitalization.”
“This case showcases the potency of modern DBS therapy,” said Dr. Baldia adding, “From being on 1200 mg of medication a day to only 30 mg now, the change is phenomenal. With AI-assisted brain-sensing based stimulation and directional electrodes, we can now provide targeted treatment with much more precision, particularly among elderly patients.”
The event also touched on public reluctance towards brain surgery, especially among elderly. Dr. Baldia reiterated that DBS is not a destructive or irreversible operation. Instead, it is minimally invasive, fully reversible and driven by AI-powered systems
that can detect brainwave patterns to provide real-time stimulation without manual adjustments.
Dr. Virendra Chauhan, Centre Head, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, stated we aim to provide not just advanced medical treatment, but also comfort and clarity to our patients. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a prime example of how timely neurosurgical intervention can restore dignity, mobility, and independence for Parkinson’s patients & all without compromising safety
The hospital also encourages patients and caregivers to obtain medical counsel from qualified professionals rather than relying on misinformation by non-medical sources. With this initiative, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central reaffirms its commitment to pioneering neuroscience care in India by empowering patients through knowledge, technology and compassion.
