Dr Rajendra Prasad

About

Dr. Rajendra Prasad is a Spine Surgeon and Neurosurgeon in Sarita Vihar, Delhi and has experience of 38 years in these fields. Dr. Rajendra Prasad practices at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Sarita Vihar, Delhi. He completed MBBS from Ranchi University in 1979 and FRCS - Neurosurgery from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1983.

Education & Training

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) - Ranchi University, 1979
• FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons) - Neurosurgery - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, 1983

Conditions Treated By Dr Rajendra Prasad

• Minimal invasive spine surgery (MISS) including microdiscectomy for cervical and lumbar disc disease and artificial disc replacement, and cervical and lumbar canal stenosis
• Spinal instrumentation for spinal injuries, tumor, TB, and degenerative spine
• Back pain treatment including Radio frequency rhizotomy for facet joint and sacro-iliac pain
• Microsurgery and stereotactic surgery for brain and spine tumors
• Neuro-rehabilitation for head and spine injuries
• Assistive Technology (AT) in neuro-rehabilitation

Treatment & Procedures Performed By Dr Rajendra Prasad

• Minimal invasive spine surgery (MISS) including microdiscectomy for cervical and lumbar disc disease and artificial disc replacement, and cervical and lumbar canal stenosis
• Spinal instrumentation for spinal injuries, tumor, TB, and degenerative spine
• Back pain treatment including Radio frequency rhizotomy for facet joint and sacro-iliac pain
• Microsurgery and stereotactic surgery for brain and spine tumors
• Neuro-rehabilitation for head and spine injuries
• Assistive Technology (AT) in neuro-rehabilitation

Awards & Achievements

• Distinguished Clinical Tutor - Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation (AHERF)
• Winner of the first BMJ Awards India, 2014 for “Robotic Spine Surgery” - Surgical Team of the Year
• Finalist of BMJ awards 2015 South Asia - Healthcare Advocacy for work on road traffic trauma
• Winner of BMJ Awards, South Asia 2017 - Non-Communicable Disease Initiative of the Year for road safety programme
• Life Time Achievement Award for distinguished services in Neurosciences from Delhi Neurological Association (DNA), 2019
• First in Asia to perform Da Vinci Robotic Spine Surgery

Past Association

• 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