Dr. (Prof.) A. K. Banerji

Dr. (Prof). A. K. Banerji Neurosurgeon

About Dr. A. K. Banerji in Apollo Hospitals Delhi

Dr. A. K. Banerji is a legend in the field of Neurosurgery in India. He is the best neurologist doctor in Apollo hospital in Delhi. He is credited with establishing micro neurosurgery in India, standardizing neurosurgical training and evaluation in the country and contributing to the development of various neurosurgical sub-specialities. He systematically developed aneurysm surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, transphenoidal surgery, surgery for pineal region tumours among other pioneering interventions.

Prof. Banerji joined All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1965 and was instrumental in setting up the Neurosurgery Department from scratch. He went on to become the chief of Neurosciences Centre at AIIMS in 1988 and held that position until his retirement in 1995. Dr. A. K. Banerji has the rare distinction of being bestowed as Emeritus Professor at AIIMS, Delhi for his contributions and dedication to the field of Neurosurgery. After his successful stint in AIIMS, he launched VIMHANS (Vidyasagar Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi, which was one of the country’s first mental health and neurosciences centre in the private sector. Dr. Banerji worked as the Director of VIMHANS until 2007 when he joined Apollo hospital in 2007 and continues to be an Emeritus Consultant at the hospital. He has the rare distinction of having two orations named after him. He is the best neurologist doctor in India.

Dr. A. K. Banerji contact number

• You can contact Dr. (Prof). A. K. Banerji for consultation on +91-9289678787.

Dr. (Prof). A. K. Banerji neurosurgeon appointment

To book an appointment with Dr. (Prof). A. K. Banerji, you can reach us through below mentioned details:

• Email address: care@getwellgo.com.
• Phone number: +91-9289678787.

Dr. (Prof). A. K. Banerji Apollo Address

• Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, NH-19, New Delhi 110076

Work experience of Dr. (Prof). A. K. Banerji Neurologist doctor in India

• Lecturer at Christian Medical College, Vellore (1964-1965)
• Assistant Professor at AIIMS, New Delhi (1965-1969)
• Professor at AIIMS, New Delhi (1979-1995)
• Head of Dept. of Neurosurgery at AIIMS, New Delhi (1988-1990)
• Chief of Neurosciences Centre at AIIMS, New Delhi (1988-1995)
• Director & Senior Consultant at VIMHANS, New Delhi (1995-2007)
• Emeritus Consultant at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (2007 onwards)

Educational qualification of Dr. (Prof). A. K. Banerji Neurologist doctor in India

• MBBS from K.G. Medical College, Lucknow 1957
• MS (Surgery) from K.G Medical College, Lucknow
• MS (Neurosurgery) from Christian Medical College, Vellore 1964

Memberships of Dr. (Prof). A. K. Banerji

• Indian Medical Association
• Delhi Neurological Association
• Neuroscientists Association of Eastern Indian
• Past President of Neurological society of India
• Past President of Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Past President of Neurotrauma Society of India
• Past President of Skull Base Surgery Society of India
• Past President of Indian Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Awards and Achievements

• Emeritus Professor, AIIMS, New Delhi, March 2007 onwards
• Two orations of Neuro Trauma Society of India and India Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery are named after Dr. (Prof.) A. K. Banerji

Speciality Interest

• Microneurosurgery
• Aneurysm Surgery
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery
• Transphenoidal Surgery

First in the Medical Field

Dr. A. K. Banerji holds the credit for:

• Establishing Microneurosurgery in India.
• Standardizing neurosurgical training & evaluation in the country.
• Developing or had major role in developing all the neurosurgical sub-specialties of the present.
• Playing a major role in continuing medical education of neurosurgeons of India through World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (India) Trust of which he is a life trustee & Secretary.

FAQ

1. Where does Dr. A. K. Banerji see his patients?

• Dr. A. K. Banerji sees patients for consultation and treatment at the Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon.

2. Is Dr. A. K. Banerji available for online consultations? 

• Yes, patients can receive online consultations from Dr. A. K. Banerji.

3. How can I book an appointment with Dr. A. K. Banerji Medanta?

To book an appointment with Dr. A. K. Banerji, you can reach us through below mentioned details:

• Email address: care@getwellgo.com.
• Phone number: +91-9289678787.

4. Where Dr A.K. Banerji work?

• Dr. Banerji operates at the Medanta-The Medicity in Gurgaon, Haryana. 

5. In what specilities Dr. A.K. Banerji specializes?

Dr. Banerji specializes in:

• Brain Tumors
• Spinal Tumors
• Epilepsy Surgery
• Disc Prolapses
• Head and Spine Injuries
• Aneurysms
• Vascular Malformations
• Hydrocephalus
• Can you enumerate some of the major contributions of Dr. A.K. Banerji in the speciality of neurosurgery?

Dr. Banerji has:

• Set up the concept of microneurosurgery in India.
• The implementation of a neurosurgical training curriculum and having common assessment criteria all over the country.
• Contributes to the organization of several neurosurgical specialties.
• Received the organizing secretary appointment for the event of IX World Congress of Neurosurgery that was hosted in New Delhi in 1989.

6. To what affiliation and recognition is Dr. A.K. Banerji affiliated to?

Dr. Banerji is a member of:

• Indian Medical Association
• Delhi Neurological Association consists of Indian doctors, Neurologists, neuro surgeons and professionals who are treating neurological diseases and disorders in the capital city Delhi and various parts of India.
• Namely the Neuroscientists Association of Eastern India
• He has also contributed as the President to Neurological Society of India, Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neurotrauma Society of India, Skull Base Surgery Society of India and Indian Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery.