Neurosurgeon ·
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital , Delhi, India
36 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Rajendra Prasad is one of the most experienced Spine Surgeon in India. He has more than 35 years of clinical experience and currently practicing as Senior Consultant, Neurosurgeon (Spine Specialization) at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. Dr. Prasad completed MBBS from Ranchi University in 1976 and received Fellowship in Neurosurgery from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1983. Dr. Prasad has undergone training at various prestigious medical centers abroad. These include National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, London, the Nottingham University Hospital, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK, and Royal National Orthopedic Hospital, Stanmore, London.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad has performed more than 4000 brain and spine surgeries many of those are complex and critical. He has extensively provided various lectures and conducting workshops on the advanced technologies in spine surgery. Dr. Rajendra has a special interest in Minimal Invasive spine surgery including microdiscectomy for lumbar and cervical discs, spinal instrumentation and Artificial disc replacement, neuro-intensive care, managing brain and spine tumors through Microsurgery and stereotactic surgery, Acute head and spine injuries, and Neuro-rehabilitation for the patients with head and spine injuries.
A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis as well as surgical treatment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as congenital anomalies, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, or degenerative diseases of the spine. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Rajendra Prasad treats:
In case your body shows any of the below-given symptoms, go and see a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some conditions may be mild while others may require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis on time can prevent serious conditions.
Neurologic symptoms are generally caused by a disorder that affects the nervous system and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions. Symptoms can be all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, the special senses, sleep, awareness, and mental function.
The working hour of doctor Rajendra Prasad is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. Sometimes, the doctor may not be available on the working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Rajendra Prasad perform are given below::
Dr. Rajendra Prasad specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases. The neurosurgeon has developed an excellent team of physicians to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety. The team includes neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who are regional experts in the surgical treatment of neurological diseases.
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad is a renowned neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and high success rate. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient completely before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety. Also, the doctor is abreast with the latest techniques. Neurosurgeons mostly see patients in their own clinics and public and private hospitals. Sometimes, they have to work with other specialists and medical experts to seek their opinion on diagnosis and surgery techniques. They also evaluate the diagnostic tests to know the exact underlying conditions and accordingly proceed with the treatment.
Diagnosis tests act as an important tool to find out the condition(s) a patient is suffering from. So, a neurosurgeon will ask you to get a few tests done so that they get to know the cause of the symptoms which further helps in finding the condition the patient is suffering from. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor can start appropriate treatment. For a complete evaluation of your condition, you have to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:
The below-listed are some of the diagnostic tests recommended by a neurosurgeon to diagnose a condition of the nervous system::
Here are some of the top signs that suggest you should consult a neurosurgeon:
Neurosurgeons help in the diagnosis and treatment of the conditions of the nervous system. They are mostly involved in complicated surgery of the brain. They offer surgical treatment for the conditions affecting any part of the body, caused mainly due to nerve issues.
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