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Dr. Charudutt Apte is a Senior Consultant and Head of Neurosurgery with over 40 + years of rich experience in managing complex neurological and spinal disorders. He holds an MBBS degree from B. J. Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, followed by higher surgical training (MS/Neurosurgery) and advanced specialization in neurosurgery.

He currently serves as Senior Neurosurgeon at Sahyadri Hospitals, Pune, and is known for his balanced approach that combines clinical precision, advanced technology, and compassionate patient care. Dr. Apte has dedicated his life to the service of his patients and truly loves his work. Over the span of three and a half decades, he has successfully performed more than 40000 + neurosurgical procedures, including several path-breaking, rare, and complex surgeries that have set benchmarks in the field.

Throughout his career, Dr. Apte has been associated with reputed institutions, particularly Sahyadri Hospitals, where patients consistently commend his diagnostic accuracy, gentle demeanor, and outstanding surgical outcomes. His extensive experience reflects not only his technical mastery but also the deep trust placed in him by patients and referring physicians. His practice encompasses a wide neurosurgical spectrum — brain tumors, spinal surgery, vascular anomalies, neurotrauma, and other specialized procedures.

Beyond his clinical excellence, Dr. Apte is actively involved in social and charitable initiatives. He is one of the founding members of the Pune Neurosciences Trust and Research Society, through which he helped establish Samavedana, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged patients who require advanced medical care. Under his guidance, Samavedana has evolved into a comprehensive healthcare initiative, conducting health check-up camps, cancer screening programs, awareness drives, and rural community clinics — all with the vision of making quality healthcare accessible to all.

In addition to his medical and philanthropic work, Dr. Apte is widely admired for his holistic approach, calm leadership, and patient-centered philosophy. He is known for his ability to communicate complex medical conditions with simplicity and empathy, earning the gratitude and trust of countless patients and families.

A visionary in the field of neurosurgery, Dr. Apte is also an innovator whose contributions have helped advance neurosurgical techniques and hospital systems. His achievements have been recognized with numerous honors, including the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” Award (2014), conferred by E-Health Magazine in association with the Department of Public Health, Government of Maharashtra.

Sahyadri Hospitals itself is the brainchild of Dr. Charudutt Apte, who served as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the group. Under his leadership, Sahyadri has grown into Maharashtra’s largest chain of hospitals, providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare to thousands of patients every year.