Dr. A. K. Banerji

About Doctor

Dr. A. K. Banerji is a leading neurosurgeon with over 50 years of experience in the field. 

He specializes in surgeries for spinal tumors, brain tumors, disc prolapses, vascular malformations, hydrocephalus, and peripheral nerve surgeries. 

Dr. Banerji is widely recognized for establishing micro-neurosurgery in India, significantly contributing to the development of various neurosurgical sub-specialties. 

Additionally, he played a critical role in standardizing neurosurgical training and evaluation in the country. 

He holds an MBBS and MS from K.G. Medical College and earned an MS in Neurosurgery from Christian Medical College. 

Dr. Banerji also founded VIMHANS (Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences) in New Delhi, which was one of the first private centers for mental health and neurosciences in India.

Medical Qualifications

• MS (Neurosurgery), Christian Medical College.
• MS, (Surgery), K G Medical College.
• MBBS, K G Medical College.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Lecturer, at Christian Medical College.
• HOD, Department of Neurosurgery, at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
• Director and Senior Consultant, at Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health, Neuro and Allied Sciences.
• Emeritus Consultant, at Apollo Hospital.
• Emeritus Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

Career Highlights

• Dr. Banerji has extensive experience in surgeries related to spinal tumors, brain tumors, disc prolapses, vascular malformations, and peripheral nerve surgeries. 
• He is known for pioneering micro-neurosurgery in India and playing a pivotal role in the advancement of neurosurgical education and sub-specialties in the country.

Research and Fellowships

• Membership: Indian Medical Association.
• Membership: Delhi Neurological Association.
• Membership: Neuroscientists Association of Eastern India.
• Membership: Neurological Society of India.
• Membership: Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
• Membership: Neurotrauma Society of India.
• Membership: Skull Base Surgery Society of India.
• Membership: Indian Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery.

Awards and Recoginition

• Pioneered Microneurosurgery in India.
• Standardized neurosurgical training and evaluation across the country.
• Played a crucial role in developing neurosurgical sub-specialties in India.
• Served as a Life Trustee and Secretary for the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, India Trust.