Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi – India
About Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad is a highly experienced neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in India with over 36 years of clinical practice. As a leading neurosurgeon, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, he has performed more than 4,000 brain and spine surgeries, including over 1,000 lumbar and 600 cervical spine procedures, and 2,000 complex brain surgeries covering tumors, trauma, cerebrovascular cases, and hydrocephalus. Globally trained in the UK, he pioneered robotic spine surgery in Asia and offers seamless appointment with Dr. Rajendra Prasad booking through Cancer Rounds.
OPD Schedule Of Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Consultation Fees Rs. 2500 /-
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Medical Degrees:
- MBBS – Ranchi University, 1976/1978
Fellowships & Special Training:
- FRCS (Glasgow, Surgery) – 1983
- FRCS (Neurosurgery, Intercollegiate Specialty Board, UK) – 1995
- Spine Fellowship – Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, London (1995–96)
Certifications & Accreditations:
- Specialist Registration, General Medical Council, UK
Major Conditions Treated:
- Brain/spinal tumors (gliomas, meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, pituitary, spinal tumors)
- Degenerative spine conditions, trauma, spinal TB
- Vascular neurosurgery (aneurysms, AVMs, stroke)
- Hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, epilepsy
- Pediatric & adult neurotrauma
Sub‑specialties:
- Minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic-assisted spine surgery
- Stereotactic & functional neurosurgery (deep brain stimulation, microvascular decompression)
- Skull‑base surgery, neuro-oncology, cerebrovascular surgery
Advanced Procedures Performed:
- Complex craniotomy & tumor resections, stereotactic procedures
- VP shunt, radiofrequency rhizotomy (250+ cases)
- Cervical and lumbar fusion, microdiscectomy, artificial disc replacement
- Robotic spine surgery using da Vinci system
Current Role:
- Senior Consultant – Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
International Experience:
- Fellowship or registrar posts in UK hospitals including Stanmore, Frenchay, Nottingham, National Hospital (1979–96)
- Consultant Neurosurgeon, Social Insurance Hospital, Saudi Arabia (1992–95)
Academic & Leadership Roles:
- Honorary Medical Director, Indian Head Injury Foundation
- Founder Chairman, Primary Trauma Care Foundation (India)
- Past President, Delhi Spine Society
- Clinical Tutor, Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Delhi Neurological Association (2019)
- BMJ India Surgical Team of the Year (2014) – Asia’s first Da Vinci Robotic Spine Surgery
- BMJ South Asia Healthcare Advocacy Finalist (2015)
- Prince Michael International Road Safety Award (for IHIF initiatives)
"Spinal Instrumentation: Evaluation of Morbidity related to 250 consecutive cases": Apollo Medicine Volume-2 Number 1, March 2005.
"Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery": Apollo Medicine Volume-2 Number1, March 2005.
"Recent Advances in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy," Co-author. Medicine Update Vol. 14, 2004. The Association of Physicians of India publication
“I recommend the doctor. He took the time to identify my issues physically and wisely showed that no further surgery was needed.”
“Dr. Prasad noticed something others missed…ordered his own investigations…He was absolutely amazing…Professionalism at its best.”
- Patient‑Centered Care: Emphasizes empathy, clear communication, and joint decision-making
- Technology & Innovation: Pioneer of robotic spine surgery and minimally invasive procedures
- Team‑Based Care: Collaborates across neuro‑rehab, critical care, pediatrics, trauma, and radiology.
| Treatment Type | Cost Range Estimates (INR) | Cost Range Estimates (USD) |
| Brain Tumor/Craniotomy | 200,000 – 800,000 | 2,395 – 9,583 |
| Spine Surgery (fusion, microdiscectomy) | 150,000 – 600,000 | 1,796 – 7,185 |
| Vascular/Epilepsy/Functional Procedures | 200,000 – 900,000 | 2,395 – 10,793 |
- Languages Support for seamless communication.
- Visa, Travel & Accommodation: Complete assistance with documentation, travel planning, and stay coordination through Cancer Rounds.
- Teleconsultations: Virtual appointments offered for overseas patients for evaluations, second opinions, and follow-ups.
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket - India
Spinal Cord Tumour
