Dr. Rakesh Kumar Dua

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Rakesh Dua has more than 20 years of clinical experience in spine surgeries. He is currently providing his services as Director, Neuro & Spine Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. Before joining Fortis Hospital, he was associated with Max super-specialist Hospital, Shalimar Bagh as Director Neurosurgery & Head Neuro Spine, and with UCMS & GTB hospital as head of the neurosurgery department. Dr. Dua has done MBBS and MS in General surgery from PGIMS, Rohtak. Later, he completed his m.Ch. in neurosurgery from G. B. PANT Hospital, Delhi University.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Rakesh Dua has performed several neurological surgeries including the complex cases related to brain and spine disorder. The procedures include complex vascular skull base, spinal decompression & fixation, endoscopic surgeries, neurotrauma, and brain & spine tumors. His areas of special interest include Congenital anomalies in children, Minicraniotomies for tumors and hematomas, and minimally invasive surgery. He has presented various papers in national and international conferences and is also the recipient of Mohan Lal Nayyar Award for Best Senior Resident. Dr. Dua is an esteemed member of various organizations including the Neurospinal Society of India, Neurological Society of India, and Delhi Neurological Association.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Dua

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. Rakesh Kumar Dua treats:

• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Brain Abscess
• Mixed Gliomas
• Disc Herniation
• Spinal Tumor
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Brain Infection
• Pinched Nerve
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• High Intracranial Pressure
• Chronic Depression
• Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Spinal Stenosis
• Brain Cancers
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Herniated Disc
• Paget'S Disease
• Ependymomas
• Astrocytoma
• Huntington's Disease
• Traumatic Head Injury
• Epilepsy
• Cerebral Edema
• Spinal Arthritis
• Congenital Spine Disorders
• Brain Tumor
• Parkinson's Disease
• Meningioma
• Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Tremors
• Scoliosis
• Tourette's Syndrome
• Achondroplasia
• Disc Disease
• Glioma
• Spondylolisthesis
• Aneurysm
• Stroke
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Vertebral Tumors
• Disc Bulge
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Dystonia
• Disc Dessication
• Csf Obstruction
• Vertebral Hemangioma
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Disc Pain
• Fractured Vertebra
• Dementia
• Slip Disc
• Disc Degeneration
• Vertebral Osteoporosis
• Hydrocephalus
• Meningiomas

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Dua

Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.

• Sleep problems
• Drowsiness
• Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
• Rapidly increasing head circumference
• Nausea or vomiting
• Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
• Seizures
• Prominent scalp veins
• Unusually large head size
• Fatigue
• restricting range of motion
• Memory problems
• Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
• Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
• Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
• Stiffness in the low back area
• Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
• Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
• “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
• Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain

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.

Operating Hours of Dr. Rakesh Kumar Dua

Doctor Rakesh Kumar Dua is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available during operating hours, you should check with the doctor for his availability and then visit his clinic/hospital.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Dua

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Rakesh Kumar Dua perform are given below::

• Craniotomy
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Laminectomy
• Kyphoplasty
• Microdiscectomy
• Spinal Fusion
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Brain Tumour Treatment

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Dua 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.

Qualification

• MS
• MCh
• MBBS

Past Experiences

• Associate Director - Max Super Speciality hospital
• Shalimar Bagh