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Dr. Rajendra Prasad

DesignationSenior Consultant

SpecialtyNeurosurgeon

Experience 36 years of experience

HospitalIndraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

Languages SpokenEnglish, Hindi

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About Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Dr. Rajendra Prasad is a distinguished Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon with over 36 years of extensive experience.
He is currently serving as a Senior Consultant in the Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.
He has performed more than 4,000 brain and spine surgeries, including 1,000 lumbar and 600 cervical spine surgeries.
He is highly skilled in managing degenerative spine diseases, disc prolapse, spinal stenosis, spinal tumours, spinal tuberculosis, and spinal injuries.
He has also completed over 350 procedures for chronic back pain, including specialised interventions like blocks and RF rhizotomy.
Internationally trained with rich experience in leading hospitals in the UK, enhancing his expertise in complex neurosurgical and spinal procedures.
Known for his precision, patient-centric approach, and contribution to neurotrauma awareness and road safety initiatives in India.

Specializations & Conditions Treated

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Anterior Cervical Discectomy

Cerebral Angioplasty

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Kyphoplasty

Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery

Nucleoplasty

Spinal Cord Stimulation

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion - TLIF Surgery

Craniotomy

Education

MBBS

FRCS (Glasgow)

FRCS (Neurosurgery)

Work Experience of Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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, KARA Medical Foundation.

Performed over 2,000 brain surgeries for complex conditions like tumors, head injuries, vascular malformations, and hydrocephalus.

Experienced in stereotactic neurosurgical techniques, including stereotactic radiotherapy.

Awards & Recognition

Life Time Achievement Award, Delhi Neurological Association (2019).

BMJ India Awards (2014) – “Surgical Team of the Year” for Asia’s first Da Vinci Robotic Spine Surgery.

Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for neurotrauma safety initiatives through IHIF.

Publications

Spinal Instrumentation – Evaluation of Morbidity related to 250 consecutive cases, Apollo Medicine (2005).

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery, Apollo Medicine (2005).

Recent Advances in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Medicine Update, Association of Physicians of India (2004).

Microscopic Laminotomy of Lumbar Canal Stenosis, Apollo Medicine (2006).

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Brain and Spine Surgery, Apollo Medicine (2006).

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Craniopharyngioma,” Apollo Medicine (2006).

Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen in Traumatic Brain Injury,” British Journal of Neurosurgery (2012).

“Acute Subdural Haematoma in a Patient with Dengue,” Apollo Medicine (2008).

“Management of Non-discogenic Low Back Pain: RF Rhizotomy Experience,” Apollo Medicine (2013).

Contributor to “Guideline Development Team for Traumatic Brain Injury – Multi-Organisational Consensus Recommendations for India.”

Co-investigator for research on affordable assistive neuro-rehabilitation devices with the University of Sheffield.

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