Dr. V. S. Mehta

About Doctor

Dr. (Prof.) V.S. Mehta has served as the center's Head of Neuro Surgery and Chief of Neurosciences for a long time, making him one of India's most renowned neurosurgeons.

Dr. Mehta has extensive experience in neurosurgery and is widely regarded as one of the best neurosurgeons in the country. He is the newly elected president of the Neurological Society and the South Asian Neurosurgeons.

Brain stem surgery, brachial plexus surgery, aneurysm surgery, and spinal tumor surgery are just a few of his specialties for which he has earned international renown. Many people from India and beyond have benefited from his expertise as a brain tumor surgeon, and he has a stellar reputation in his field.

He has been a driving force behind the growth and foundation of Paras Hospital's Best Neurosciences Institute. With Dr. Mehta at the helm, this facility has quickly become the region's gold standard for neurology and neurosurgery care, featuring cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic tools such as intraoperative monitoring systems for neurosurgery, Transcranial Doppler, and image-guided surgery for brain tumors and low-grade gliomas. 

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS from Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur
• MS in General Surgery from Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur
• MCh in Neurosurgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• At the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, he oversaw the Neurosciences Department and the Gamma Knife Centre as its Head and Chief.
• His primary hospital appointment was at the New Castle General Hospital in the United Kingdom, where he served as a consultant in the field of neurosurgery.
• He headed the Neurosciences Center at AIIMS in New Delhi. 

Career Highlights

• He is known around the world for his groundbreaking work in the medical specialties of Brain Stem Surgery, Brachial Plexus Surgery, Aneurysm Surgery, and Spinal Tumor Surgery.
• In recognition of his significant contributions to medicine, the President of India bestowed upon him the honorable Padma Shree in 2005.
• Performed many surgeries involving the brain, including brain tumor surgery, surgery to remove pituitary adenomas, surgery to remove gliomas and meningiomas, and all surgeries involving the spine, including removal of spinal tumors, decompression of the spine, and cervical spine surgery.
• possesses the highest success percentage in the country, coming in at 99%.
• He is widely regarded as one of the most skilled neurosurgeons in India when it comes to operations on brain stem tumors and aneurysms.
• Brain stem surgery, brain aneurysms, brain tumor surgery, brachial plexus surgery, and spine surgery are some of the specialist's areas of interest. 

Research and Fellowships

• President, Neurological Society of India
• President, South Asian Neurosurgeons
• Medical Council of India (MCI) 
• Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences 

Awards and Recoginition

• Padma Shree, India's highest civilian honor, was bestowed upon him by the President of India in 2005 for his outstanding medical work.