- M.B.B.S. and M.S. (General Surgery) – B.J. Medical College & Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad
- M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) – M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru
- Fellowship – NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences), Bengaluru
- Over 7 years of experience in Neurosurgery
- Successfully performed 800+ complex Neuro and Spine surgeries
- Zonal Round Participant in the prestigious TYSA (Torrent Young Scholar Award)
- Active delegate and speaker at various national and international neurosurgical conferences and workshops
- Life Member, Neurological Society of India (NSI)
- Cerebrovascular Neurosurgeries
- Neurotrauma & Neuro-Oncology
- Skull Base Neurosurgery
- Paediatric Neurosurgery
- Endovascular Neurosurgery
- Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Dr. Vala has contributed to several research papers published in national and international medical journals, reflecting his academic interest and commitment to advancing neurosurgical knowledge and practice.