🧑⚕️ Dr. Vikas Gupta – Neurosurgeon & Neurointerventional Expert
Dr. Vikas Gupta is a distinguished neurosurgeon and interventional neurologist with over three decades of clinical expertise. He currently serves as the Director and Head of Neurosurgery & Neurointerventional Surgery at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi. With a career spanning 21 to 34 years, Dr. Gupta has successfully performed more than 6,000 complex brain and spine surgeries, earning recognition for his precise surgical skills and advanced neurovascular interventions.
🧠 Areas of Expertise
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Brain Tumor Surgery – Specialized in microsurgical removal of gliomas, pituitary tumors, and meningiomas.
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Skull Base and Neuro-Oncology – Expertise in accessing deep brain tumors using minimally invasive routes.
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Functional Neurosurgery – Skilled in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), epilepsy surgery, and Vagus Nerve Stimulation.
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Neurovascular Procedures – Treatment of aneurysms and AVMs via clipping, coiling, and embolization.
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery – Utilizes image-guided techniques for safe spinal interventions.
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Endovascular Neurosurgery – Expert in catheter-based treatment of stroke and vascular malformations.
🎓 Education & Qualifications
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MBBS – Christian Medical College (CMC), Ludhiana, 1987
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MS (General Surgery) – Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1991
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MCh (Neurosurgery) – G.B. Pant Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi University, 1998
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Fellowship in Interventional Neurosurgery – University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, 2009
👨⚕️ Professional Journey
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Director & Head, Neurosurgery & Neurointervention – Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh (Since 2012)
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Consultant Neurosurgeon – Fortis Noida & Escorts Hospital, Faridabad (2004–2012)
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Senior Research Associate – G.B. Pant Hospital & MAMC, Delhi (1993–2002)
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Senior Consultant – IBS Institute of Brain & Spine and Manipal Hospital, Dwarka
🏅 Accreditations & Memberships
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Fellow, Interventional Neuroradiology – Zurich
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Member, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (USA)
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Member, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
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Member, American Stroke Council
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Member, Neurological Society of India
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Member, Delhi Neurological Association
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Member, AO Spine & Spinal Surgeons Association of India
🏆 Achievements
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Performed over 6,000 successful brain and spine operations.
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One of the few Indian neurosurgeons formally trained in both microsurgical and endovascular techniques.
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Frequent speaker at national and international neurosurgical conferences.
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Contributor to numerous peer-reviewed publications in neurosurgery and interventional neurology.
🏥 Clinical Focus Areas
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Brain and spinal tumors
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Stroke and aneurysm management
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Functional neurosurgery (Parkinson’s, epilepsy)
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AVM treatment and neurovascular malformations
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Pediatric neurosurgery and skull base surgery
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Image-guided and minimally invasive spine interventions
💬 Patient & Peer Feedback
Dr. Gupta is frequently recommended on forums such as Reddit and patient advocacy platforms, especially for his outcomes in procedures like carpal tunnel surgery and minimally invasive spine operations. His calm approach, technical expertise, and commitment to evidence-based care are often praised by both colleagues and patients.
