Premanand Shantaram Ramani (born Premananda Xantarama Sinai Ramanim;[citation needed] 30 November 1938) is an Indian neurosurgeon and writer, known for his work in Newcastle and his neurospinal surgery technique of "PLIF".

[2][3] Ramani was born on 30 November 1938 to Ahilyabai and Shantaram, a forest officer, in the village of Wadi Talaulim in Goa.

Scoring excellent marks in Biology, Ramani decided to become a doctor and joined Topiwala National Medical College and B.Y.L.

[6] Soon after completing his MS in Mumbai, Ramani refused an offer to become the Dean and moved to Malmö, Sweden, to study Intracranial pressure monitoring in 1972.

Shortly after, he moved to Newcastle upon Tyne, England, to complete his advanced studies in neurosurgery, refusing an offer to become the Dean.

There, he became known for his successful treatment of the citizens of Newcastle, where many people suffered from back and spinal issues due to coal mining.

[1] Devised in 1973, Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fission is a technique now used extensively to correct spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis.

[1] He was involved in the spinal surgery of Sarika, the ex-wife of award-winning actor and director Kamal Haasan, in 2001.

Their elder son, Anoop, is a laparoscopic urological surgeon who works in cases involving cancer of the kidney and prostate.

Ramani's younger daughter, Anjali, is a graduate of Sir J.J. School of Art and is currently working as a creative director.

[12] At the event, Ramani addresses youngsters to remain active and teaches them the importance of exercise, no matter the age.

In 2011, he was presented with a lifetime achievement award by the British Association of Spinal Surgeons, and Hungary issued a postage stamp to honour him.

Dr Ramani was the Chief Guest at the Republic Day function of the Government of Goa on 26 January 2020.