Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Jain is a highly esteemed neurosurgeon with over 49 years of experience in the field. As the Principal Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Max Hospital Delhi & NCR, he has made significant contributions to neurosurgery, neurosciences, and spine surgery. Dr. Jain’s expertise includes spine surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, skull base surgery, intraventricular tumor surgery, and craniovertebral junction surgery. Throughout his illustrious career, he has held prominent positions, including Chairman of Neurosurgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Professor at SGPGIMS, Lucknow. Dr. Jain has also served as a visiting professor in renowned institutions worldwide, sharing his knowledge and advancing neurosurgical practices globally.

Experience Overview

• Total Experience: Over 49 years in the field of Neurosurgery
• Current Position:
  • Principal Director – Department of Neurosurgery, Max Healthcare

Work Experience:

• Chairman – Neurosurgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (Since February 2010)
• Professor – SGPGIMS, Lucknow (April 1999 – February 2010)
• Visiting Fellow – Hannover, Germany (1st – 7th July 2001)
• Visiting Professor – University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland (15th – 30th June 2001)
• Visiting Professor – Fujita Gakuen Health University, Japan (3rd – 29th May 1999)
• Additional Professor – SGPGIMS, Lucknow (September 1987 – April 1999)
• Associate Professor – NIMHANS, Bangalore (December 1984 – September 1987)
• Assistant Professor – NIMHANS, Bangalore (September 1981 – December 1984)

Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Jain has held prestigious academic and clinical positions, contributing significantly to neurosurgery, spine surgery, and advanced neurosurgical techniques.

Professional Memberships

Professional Memberships:

• Past President – Neurological Society of India
• Past President – Skull Base Surgery Society of India
• Past President – Indian Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery
• Past President – NeuroTrauma Society of India
• Past President – UP Neuroscience Society
• Past Vice-President – Asian Congress of Neurosurgery
• Vice President – Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons

Awards & Achievements:

• Described a new entity of Benign Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (Published)
• Developed a new surgical technique for Atlantoaxial Dislocation Surgery (Published)
• Examiner for the award of Neurosurgery Degrees at prestigious institutions

Specialty Interests:

• Spine Surgery
• Cerebrovascular Surgery
• Skull Base Surgery
• Intraventricular Tumor Surgery
• Craniovertebral Junction Surgery

Research & Publications:

• Author of the book “Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies – The Indian Experience“, published in 1997
• Numerous research papers, articles, and book chapters published in national and international journals

Languages Spoken

• English – Fluent
• Hindi – Fluent