Dr Rajendra Prasad

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.

• 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.
• I will continue my special interest in spine surgery in particular minimal access surgery and treatment of back pain and hope to work with industry leaders in robotics and spinal devices.
• I would like to use my experience of Neurosciences and of running the medical affairs of the Indian Head Injury Foundation to help Persons with Disabilities ( PWD). This will be achieved by promoting Neuro-rehabilitation and Assistive Technology in Neuro-rehab by working with organisations like the WHO, other NGO’s like Kara Medical Foundation, bio-medical engineers and industry partners working in this field.

• 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.