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Overview
Dr. Rajendra Prasad is a distinguished male neurosurgeon based in South Delhi, Delhi, with an impressive experience of 36 years in the field of neurosurgery and spine surgery. He serves as a Senior Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi, where he has performed over 4,000 brain and spine operations. His expertise includes 1,000 lumbar spine surgeries and 600 cervical spine surgeries, addressing issues such as degenerative diseases, disc prolapse, and stenosis. Dr. Prasad is also skilled in treating spinal tumors, tuberculosis of the spine, and spinal injuries, completing more than 350 procedures related to chronic back pain, including specialized interventions like blocks and RF rhizotomy.
In addition to his extensive hands-on experience, Dr. Prasad has conducted 2,000 brain surgeries involving complex conditions such as brain tumors, head injuries, vascular malformations, and hydrocephalus. He is adept in stereotactic procedures, including stereotactic radiotherapy. His international training includes significant roles at prominent hospitals in the UK, fostering a rich depth of knowledge and skill in neurosurgery.
Dr. Prasad's contributions to neurotrauma awareness and safety have earned him several accolades, including the Life Time Achievement Award from the Delhi Neurological Association in 2019. He was also recognized with the BMJ India Awards in 2014 as the 'Surgical Team of the Year' for Asia's first Da-Vinci Robotic Spine Surgery and has won the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for his initiatives through the Indian Head Injury Foundation. Fluent in English and Hindi, Dr. Prasad continues to make significant strides in both clinical care and community education, reflecting his commitment to advancing neurosurgical practices and enhancing patient outcomes.
Experience
- Senior Consultant, Department of Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
- Distinguished Clinical Tutor, Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation, (AHERF).
- Honorary Medical Director, Indian Head Injury Foundation (IHIF), New Delhi.
- Founder Trustee of KARA Medical Foundation.
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi : Senior Consultant Neuro and spine surgeon on going since July 1996.
- Spine Surgery Fellowship : Royal National Orthopedic Hospital, Stanmore, London. 1995-96
- Senior Registrar/ Registrar in Neurosurgery: Frenchay Hospital, Bristol. U.K. 1991-92.
- Registrar in Neurosurgery: Nottingham University Hospital, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham. 1984-87.
- Registrar in Neurosurgery: National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, London, 1983.
- Senior House Officer in Neurosurgery: Cork Regional Hospital, Cork, Ireland 1979-80
- General Surgery/ Emergency pre-fellowship training jobs at Senior House Officer level at Harrogate, Huddersfiels and Mallow.
- Distinguished Tutor for AHERF and PG thesis guide for students of the Diploma of the National Board in Neurosurgery.
- MRCS Examiner for Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
- Journal reviewer for the British Journal Of Neurosurgery, Indian Spine Journal and Open Journal of Modern Neurosurgery
- Large number of presentations at National and International meetings.
- First in Asia to use da Vinci Robot for robotic spine surgery in 2013 For which was awarded the British Medical Journal Award in 2014 for the ‘ Surgical Team of the year”.
- Amongst first users in India of artificial disc for Cervical and Lumbar disc Replacement (Bryan Disc) and Interspinous Dynamic stabilisation devices before its approval for use in the USA by FDA.
- Amongst first users of Robotic Navigation in brain surgery (ISG) in 1991-92 while working at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol. U.K..
- Part of development of clinical protocols for brain tumour imaging during development of first MRI in 1985-86 while working at Nottingham University Hospital. U.K .
- Collaborating with the Indian Institute of Technology (I.I.T) Delhi for development of Tele-metric wireless brain monitoring system
PATH AHEAD
- I will continue helping my patients in Asia and Africa through tele-consultations and guide medical students, young neurosurgeons and rehab professionals through on-line educational activities.
Memberships
- Member of Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) USA.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Glasgow, U.K.
- Fellowship of the Intercollegiate Specialty Board in Neurosurgery, U.K
- Member of Global Cooperation on Assistive Health Technology (GATE) which is a WHO global initiative with one goal – to improve access to high quality affordable assistive health products.
- Life Member: Association of Spine Surgeons of India.
- Life Member: Neurological Society of India. (PNS 63)
- Past President and Founder Member: Delhi Spine Society.
- Founder Chairman: Primary Trauma Care Foundation U.K. (India Chapter)
- Life Member: Neuro Trauma Society of India.
- Life Member: Indian Society for Critical Care Medicine.
- Life Member of Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO).
Other Affiliations:
- Advisor to W.H.O. South East Asia Office on Trauma, Disability and Rehabilitation.
- Member in India International Centre (IIC), Lodhi Road, Delhi, India.
- Rotarian : Member of Rotary Club Delhi Garden City.
Awards
- 2006 CME of clinical surgery , Railway Hospital , Chennai.
- 2007 CME – Madurai Medical College
- 2009 CME – Christian Medical college, Vellore
- 2009 Surgical Course – Royal College of Surgeons, EDINBURG.
- 2010 Apollo Surgical Course
- 2011 SRMC Surgical Course
- 2011 Asian Society of CME ( Advanced management of Diabetic Foot Complications)
- 2011 Participated in FOREGUT workshop (Lifeline Hospital)
- 2012 CME – Madras Medical College
- 2012 Apollo Surgical Course
- 2014 AIUGISU – upper G.I. Surgery Update
- 2015 Apollo International Pancreas Update
- 2016 Apollo International Biliary Update
- 2017 Apollo International Rectal Cancer Symposium
- 2017 Critical Care Course for Surgeons
- 2018 Learning General Surgery CME
- 2005 National Conference ASICON (Jaipur)
- 2007 Tamilnadu & Pondicherry Chapter of ASICON( Kancheepuram )
- 2008 Tamilnadu & Pondicherry Chapter of ASICON( Chennai)
- 2012 National Conference ASICON (Kolkata)
- 2014 ADSCON - National conference(Chennai)
Research and Publication
- “Spinal Instrumentation – Evaluation of Morbidity related to 250 consecutive cases”: Apollo Medicine Volume-2 Number1, March 2005.
- “Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery”: Apollo Medicine Volume-2 Number1, March 2005.
- “Recent Advances in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy”, Co-author. Medicine Update Vol. 14, 2004. The Association of Physicians of India publication.
- “Microscopic laminotomy of lumbar canal stenosis”: Apollo Medicine - Volume 3, Issue 4, Dec. 2006.
- “Minimally invasive endoscopic brain and spine surgery”: Apollo Medicine - Volume 3, Issue 4, Dec. 2006.
- “Minimally invasive treatment for craniopharyngioma”: Apollo Medicine - Volume 3, Number 2, June 2006.
- “Use of hyperbaric oxygen in traumatic brain injury: Retrospective analysis of data of 20 patients treated at a tertiary care centre” published in the April 2012 British Journal of Neurosurgery.
- “Acute subdural haematoma in a patient with dengue”: Apollo Medicine – Volume 5, Number 2, June 2008.
- “Leiomyoma of skull base” - Reference: APME142 and “Management of non-discogenic low back pain: our experience of 40 cases of RF Rhizotomy” - Reference: APME149: Apollo Medicine Volume 10 in October 2013.
- “Design and Development of Technological aids to Rehabilitate Spinal Cord Injury Patients” J. Santhosh, S.Anand, R. Prasad
- Guideline Development Team for Traumatic Brain Injury- Multi Organizational Consensus Recommendations for India on behalf of Indian Head Injury Foundation by American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and American Association of South Asian Neurosurgeons.
- Research Project on “Affordable high quality assistive devices for everyone; what can we do with the newest manufacturing technologies?” in Neuro-rehabilitation with other co-investigator, Dr. Tarun Lala (Neurorehab Advisor) and Prof. Luc De Witte, Centre for Assistive Technology and Connected Healthcare, (CATCH), University of Sheffield.
Special Interests
Minimal invasive spine surgery (MISS) including microdiscectomy for cervical and lumbar disc disease and artificial disc replacement, and cervical and lumbar canal stenosis.
- Spinal instrumentation for spinal injuries, tumor, Tb and degenerative spine.
- Back pain treatment including Radio frequency rhizotomy for facet joint and sacro-illiac pain.
- Microsurgery and stereotactic surgery for brain and spine tumors.
- Neuro-rehabilitation for head and spine injuries.
- Assistive Technology (AT) in neuro-rehabilitation.
List of Treatments
- Skull Treatment
- Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Rajendra Prasad practice?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad consults at Apollo Hospitals, Delhi. This hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services and advanced medical treatments.
Who is Dr. Rajendra Prasad?
Dr Rajendra Prasad is a renowned Neurosurgeon with over 36 years of experience. He practices in Delhi at Apollo Hospitals Delhi. Dr Rajendra Prasad holds a degree in MBBS, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (Neurosurgery). Fellow of the Intercollegiate Speciality Board. U.K.. He provides treatments including Skull Treatment, Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment. He specializes in treating conditions like Seizures, Multiple Sclerosis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy etc.
Why do patients choose Dr. Rajendra Prasad?
Patients seek Dr. Rajendra Prasad's expertise for treatments such as Laminectomy, Foot Drop, and Carotid Body Tumor Embolization. For a comprehensive overview of his services, please refer to his professional profile.
What is Dr. Rajendra Prasad's specialization?
Dr Rajendra Prasad specializes in Neurosurgery. He has expertise in treating conditions such as Seizures, Multiple Sclerosis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His key treatments include Skull Treatment, Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment.
What are Dr. Rajendra Prasad's medical qualifications?
Dr Rajendra Prasad holds MBBS, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (Neurosurgery). Fellow of the Intercollegiate Speciality Board. U.K., reflecting his comprehensive education in the field of Neurosurgery.
How many years of experience does Dr. Rajendra Prasad have?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad has 36 years of experience as a physician.
