- Speciality: Neurosurgery
- Designation: Director & Unit Head – Neurosurgery, Saket, Delhi
- Education: MBBS
- MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery)
- Experience: 40+ years
- Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi
About Dr. Prakash Singh
Dr. Prakash Singh is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon with over 40 years of extensive experience. He currently serves as the Director & Unit Head of Neurosurgery at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket. His medical journey began with an MBBS from Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, in 1977. He then earned his MS in General Surgery from the University of Pune in 1982. Subsequently, he completed his MCh in Neurosurgery from the same university in 1990. He has held leadership roles at prestigious institutions across India. These include Army Hospital, Pune, Northern Command Hospital, Udhampur, Saket City Hospital, and Max Mohali. The President of India honored him with the Vishishth Seva Medal for his service. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
Additionally, Dr. Singh specializes in microsurgical excision of brain tumors and transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. He also performs intracranial aneurysm surgery and neuroendoscopic procedures. Moreover, he has expertise in microdiscectomy, spinal tumor surgery, and spinal stabilization. He also performs minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical disc replacement, and kyphoplasty. Furthermore, he has achieved excellent outcomes for his patients across these procedures. He is a member of the Neurological Society of India, NSSI, and ASSI. He has also received the Chief of Army Staff Commendation. Additionally, he won the Best Paper Award at AFMRC in 2001. Consequently, he is a globally recognized and trusted name in neurosurgery.
Work Experience
● Director & Unit Head – Neurosurgery, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket (December 2016 – Present)
● HOD – Neurosurgery, Saket City Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (December 2013 – November 2016)
● Head – Neurosurgery, Max Mohali (April 2013 – November 2013)
● Head – Neurosurgery, Army Hospital, Pune & Northern Command Hospital, Udhampur (1990 – 2012)
● Senior Residency, PGI, Chandigarh (1987 – 1988)
● General Surgeon, Indian Army (1983 – 1986)
● Senior Residency, AFMC, Pune (1980 – 1983)
● Over 40 years of comprehensive neurosurgery experience
Specialty & Interests
● Brain Tumor / Microsurgery
● Neuroendoscopy
● Neurovascular Surgery
● Spine – Microsurgery and Spinal Fixation
● Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
● Cervical Disc Replacement
● Kyphoplasty
Memberships
● Neurological Society of India
● Neurological Surgeon Society of India (NSSI)
● Association of Spine Surgery of India (ASSI)
Education & Training
● MBBS, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla (1977)
● MS (General Surgery), University of Pune (1982)
● MCh (Neurosurgery), University of Pune (1990)
Honors & Awards
● Vishishth Seva Medal by President of India (2008)
● Vashisht Sewa Medal by Chief of Army Staff (2004)
● Best Paper Award, AFMRC (2001)
