Rakesh Kumar Dua
Specialty: Neurosurgeon, Pediatric neurosurgeon
Experience: 26 years
Clinic: Fortis Hospitals
Admission fee: To be clarified
About doctor Rakesh Kumar Dua
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Dua is an experienced specialist in the field of neurosurgery. He is currently working as the Chief Neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Spine Neurosurgery at Fortis Hospital, India. In addition, the doctor teaches neurosurgery and spine surgery at the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in New Delhi.
Dr. Dua’s main areas of activity are minimally invasive surgery on the brain and spine, as well as neuroreanimation. Over the years of clinical practice, Dr. Dua has successfully performed many complex surgeries including vascular interventions at the base of the skull, endoscopic surgeries, removal of brain and spinal tumors, spinal decompression and fixation, and treatment of neurotrauma.
The doctor has published more than 20 articles in various national and international indexed journals. He has presented papers at national and international conferences as a speaker and guest lecturer.
Professional experience
- Head of Neurosurgery Department and Head of Neuro Spine Max Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh;
- Head of the Neurosurgery Department at UCMS and GTB Hospital;
- Lecturer in Neurosurgery at the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi.
Doctor’s specialty
The main areas of clinical practice and scientific activity of Dr. Dua are:
- minicraniotomy for tumors and hematomas;
- minimally invasive surgery for intervertebral disc diseases and spinal tumors;
- treatment of congenital brain anomalies in children.
Doctor’s education
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MBBS, MS (surgery);
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M.Ch (neurosurgery).
Membership in medical associations
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Neuro-Spinal Surgeons Association of India (NSSA);
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Neurological Society of India (NSI);
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Delhi Neurological Association;
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Punjab Medical Council.
Achievements and awards
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1999
Rashtriya Chikitsa Ratna Award;
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2011
MOHAN LAL NAYYAR Award for the Best Senior Resident, MAMC and Associated Hospitals;
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2016
Times Healthcare Achievers Award;
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2018
Gem of India Award (Healthcare Category);
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2018
Top Hundred Masterpiece Award;
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2018
Rahul Gandhi Ekta Award.
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