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BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience

Dr. V.P Singh is a highly reputed, qualified and experienced neurosurgeon in the Delhi NCR region. He has more than 30 years of experience and is the pioneer of various innovative neurological surgeries in India. He is currently the Chairman, Institute of Neurosciences at Medanta Medicity, Gurugram. DNB, 1989, National Board of Examinations Dr. Singh completed his MBBS in 1982 from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Later, in 1987, he obtained M.Ch. in neurosurgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He also qualified DNB in neurosurgery in 1989. Dr. Singh was also associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, VIMHANS, New Delhi, Newcastle General Hospital, Tyne, UK, and St Stephens Hospital, New Delhi.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. V.P. Singh is specialized in Gamma Knife Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Epilepsy surgery, Radiosurgery, and Brain tumor surgery. He was the one to start the epilepsy surgery program and Gama Knife Unit at AIIMS, New Delhi. He has Operated over 400 intracranial aneurysm cases, and more than 70 papers of Dr. Singh has been published in various journals. He is the recipient of various awards such as Best paper award at the Indian Epilepsy Association Conference in 1999 and Diploma of merit for excellent poster at Asian Conference of Neurological Surgeons at Nagoya.

Conditions Treated by Dr. V P Singh

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. V P Singh treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. V P Singh

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.

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

The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.

Operating Hours of Dr. V P Singh

The working hour of doctor V P Singh 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.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. V P Singh

Dr V P Singh is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. V P Singh has specialized in the surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The doctor works with a team of highly experienced physicians and can handle even the most complex with quite an ease. The neurosurgeon follows all medical protocols to ensure patient safety.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • DNB ( Neurosurgery)
  • MCh ( Neurosurgery)

Past Experiences

  • Sep 1989 - April 1990 -Neurosurgeon, St Stephens Hospital, New Delhi.
  • May 1990 - Dec 1991-Lecturer Neurosurgery, King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
  • Jan 1992 - Dec 1992-Registrar in Neurosurgery, Regional Neurosciences Centre, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
  • Feb 1993 - Mar 1993-Visiting Fellow Neurosurg, Regional Neurosciences Centre Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
  • Mar 1993 - Nov 1993-Registrar in Neurosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
  • Dec 1993 - June 1998-Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • June 1998 - July 2002 -Additional Professor of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • Feb 1999 - Mar 2001-Unit Head of Neurosurgery Unit II, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • Aug 2002 - Feb 2007-Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, VIMHANS, New Delhi
  • Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
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MEMBERSHIPS (5)

  • CME Convenor – Neurological Society of India
  • President of Indian Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
  • Secretary of Indian Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery
  • Editor – Journal of Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Member - Executive Committee of Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery

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PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. V P Singh have?
Dr. V P Singh is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Gurugram, India.
Does Dr. V P Singh offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. V P Singh have?
Dr. V P Singh is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 30 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatments of conditions of the central as well as the peripheral nervous system. A neurosurgeon completes special training after becoming a doctor, including one year of residency in general surgery and a few more years of residency in neurosurgery. Some neurosurgeons complete fellowship training, which is additional training to further enhance their focus within the field of neurosurgery. Neurosurgeons work in different settings like private clinics and public or private hospitals. They often collaborate with other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery. They also evaluate the condition of the patient before performing surgery in order to find the complications of the surgery, if any.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Neurosurgeon

You may have one or more diagnostic tests so that doctors can know the cause of your condition and make effective treatment strategies. A neurological exam or a neuro exam is the evaluation of an individual’s nervous system to know how well it is functioning and find out an underlying condition. A neurological exam may include:

  • Blood Tests
  • Spinal X-ray
  • Spinal MRI
  • Myelogram
  • Neurological exam
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Physical Exam
  • CT Brain
  • MRI Brain
  • Nerve conduction velocity studies/electromyography

Some of the diagnostic tests required before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon are::

  1. Cerebral Angiogram
  2. CT Myelogram
  3. CT Scans
  4. Lumbar Puncture
  5. MRI Scans
  6. X-ray Imaging
  7. Electroencephalogram
  8. Electromyogram
  9. Spinal tap CT
When should you go to see a neurosurgeon?

You need to visit a neurosurgeon if you show any of the following signs:

  1. Numbness and pain
  2. Weak grip
  3. Persistent headache/migraine
  4. Impaired movement
  5. Seizures
  6. Balance issues

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.