Dr. A. K. Banerji

About Doctor

Dr. A. K. Banerji is a legendary figure in India's medical community, particularly in the field of neurosurgery. His contributions are nothing short of remarkable, as he introduced micro neurosurgery to the country, established national standards for neurosurgical education and assessment, and advanced numerous subspecialties. He is held in high regard and is widely recognized for his significant impact on the field of neurosurgery.

In addition to his other groundbreaking treatments, he also devised a methodical approach to operating on aneurysms, peripheral nerves, the pharynx, and tumors in the pineal area.

Prof. Banerji established the Neurosurgery Department at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences from scratch after joining the institution in 1965. Soon after, in 1988, he was promoted to head AIIMS's Neurosciences Centre, a post he maintained until his retirement in 1995. Dr. A. K. Banerji has been honored for his contributions to neurosurgery by being named an Emeritus Professor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi.

The Vidyasagar Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMHANS), New Delhi, was one of the first private mental health and neurosciences centers in the nation after his successful time at AIIMS. Until 2007, Dr. Banerji served as the Director of VIMHANS; since then, he has been on staff at Apollo Hospital, where he is now an Emeritus Consultant. He is one of the few people who have two different orations commemorated by bearing his name.

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS - University of Lucknow, 1957
• MS - General Surgery - University of Lucknow, 1961
• MS - Neuro Surgery - University of Madras, 1964

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Senior Advisor- Medanta The Medicity, Gurgaon
• Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

Career Highlights

• Microneurosurgery in India is firmly established thanks to Dr. A. K. Banerji.
• Nationally consistent neurosurgical education and assessment.
• contributed significantly to the establishment of today's several subspecialties in neurosurgery.
• Is a life trustee and the Secretary of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (India) Trust, which has played a pivotal role in his career and in the careers of other neurosurgeons in India in providing them with ongoing medical education.
• Specialization in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders including brain and spinal cord tumors, epilepsy, disc prolapses, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, aneurysms, vascular malformations, and hydrocephalus.

Research and Fellowships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Delhi Neurological Association (DNA)
• Neuroscientists Association of Eastern Indian
• Past President of Neurological society of India
• Past President of Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery

Awards and Recoginition

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