Dr. Rakesh Kumar Dua is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon and Spine Specialist with over 25 years of expertise in the field. Currently serving as the Director of Neurosurgery and Head of the Neurospine Department at Fortis Hospital, New Delhi, he is renowned for his proficiency in minimally invasive neuro and spine surgeries, neurocritical care, and complex brain and spine tumor surgeries. Dr. Dua has a rich background in performing a wide range of neurosurgical and spine procedures, including spinal decompression, fixation, and neurotrauma surgeries. He has previously served as the Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at UCMS & GTB Hospital and as Director of Neurosurgery & Head Neuro Spine at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. In addition to his clinical practice, he has been actively involved in teaching and has published over 20 research articles in national and international journals. Dr. Dua also serves as faculty and examiner for the National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi.

Experience Overview

• Current Position: Director of Neurosurgery & Head of Neurospine at Fortis Hospital.

• Previous Roles:

  • Director of Neurosurgery & Head of Neuro Spine at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh.

  • Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at UCMS & GTB Hospital.

• Key Contributions:

  • Led the initiation of the DNB academic program in neurosurgery, which continued successfully from 2005 to 2011.

  • Served as faculty, examiner, and assessor for the National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi.

• Specialization: Expert in minimally invasive neuro and spine surgeries, including brain and spine tumor surgeries, vascular skull base surgeries, spinal decompression and fixation, and neurotrauma with successful outcomes.

• Research and Publications: Authored over 20 articles published in national and international indexed journals. Regularly presents papers at various national and international conferences as a guest faculty.

Professional Memberships

• Member, Neurological Society of India (NSI)

• Member, Indian Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ISSFN)

• Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

• Faculty Member, National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi

Awards:

• Recognized by National Board of Examinations for contributions to neurosurgical training and assessment

• Honored at various national neurosurgical conferences for clinical excellence and academic contributions

Specialty Interests:

• Minimally invasive neuro and spine surgeries

• Complex cranial and spinal tumor surgeries

• Endoscopic skull base and spine procedures

• Neurotrauma and critical care management

• Spinal decompression and fixation surgeries

Languages Spoken

• English

• Hindi

• Punjabi