Dr. Rajendra Prasad
neurosurgeon and spine surgeon
About Dr. Rajendra
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.
Education & Qualifications
- MBB
- FRCS (Glasgow)
- FRCS (Neurosurgery)
- Fellow of the Intercollegiate Speciality Board. U.K., reflecting his comprehensive education in the field of Neurosurgery.
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Doctor Works At
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
The hospital is a premier multi-specialty tertiary care facility offering 52 specialties, including cardiology, cancer, critical care, and emergency care. It features Asia’s largest Sleep Lab, one of India’s largest Dialysis Units, a dedicated Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, and an advanced Cancer Centre—supported by NABL-accredited clinical laboratories for precise and reliable diagnostics.
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