DR V.S MEHTA

Dr. V. S. Mehta

Dr. V.S. Mehta is the Chairman Emeritus of Neurosciences at Paras Health, Gurgaon, and a distinguished leader in the field of neurosurgery in India. With a career spanning several decades, Dr. Mehta served as the former Head of Neurosurgery and Chief of Neurosciences Centre at AIIMS, New Delhi, where he gained extensive experience and contributed significantly to the growth of neurosurgery in the country.

Renowned as one of India’s top neurosurgeons, Dr. Mehta has earned numerous accolades for his exceptional contributions to the field. Notably, he has been honored with the Padma Shri award, recognizing his outstanding dedication, expertise, and leadership in neurosurgery.

• Specialist : Neurosurgery, Brain and Spine Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Skull Base Surgery
• Experience: 38+ Years Experience
• Current Position :Chairman, Institute of Neurosciences.

Education:

• M.B.B.S. from Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan 
• M.S. (General Surgery) from Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan 
• M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) from AIIMS, New Delhi 

Experience:

• Chairman, Institute of Neurosciences at Paras Hospitals, Gurugram.
• Leader in advanced neurosurgical treatments, specializing in complex and high-risk brain and spine surgeries.
• Former Head of Neurosurgery Department at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
• Consultant Neurosurgeon in prestigious international medical institutions.
• Chairman Paras Institute of Neurosciences
• Chief – Neurosciences Center, AIIMS, New Delhi
• Head – Dept. of Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Centre, AIIMS (New Delhi).

Expertise:

• Neuro-Oncology: Specializes in brain tumors and skull base tumors, focusing on the surgical removal of complex lesions.
• Neurovascular Surgery: Expertise in treating aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and other neurovascular disorders.
• Skull Base Surgery: Renowned for handling surgeries of tumors and lesions located at the base of the skull, requiring high precision.
• Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery: Pioneered advanced minimally invasive techniques for brain and spine surgeries.
• Microneurosurgery: Specializes in the use of microscopes and other precision tools for intricate neurosurgeries.

Key Surgical Techniques:

• Skull Base Surgery: Expertise in treating complex tumors located at the base of the skull, such as meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, and craniopharyngiomas.
• Microneurosurgery: Uses microscopic and precision-based techniques to minimize damage to healthy tissues while treating critical brain and spine conditions.
• Neurovascular Surgery: Expert in treating aneurysms, AVMs, and other vascular malformations using advanced techniques, including embolization and bypass.
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Proficient in performing complex spinal surgeries using minimally invasive techniques.
• Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: Utilizes non-invasive radiosurgery to treat brain tumors and vascular malformations.

Achievements and Awards:

• Pioneering Work: Dr. V. S. Mehta is considered one of the leading figures in neurosurgery in India, introducing cutting-edge techniques in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology.
• Awards and Honors:
• Recipient of the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, for his contributions to medicine.
• Numerous awards from national and international medical associations for excellence in neurosurgery.
• Leadership in Neurosurgery: As the head of AIIMS’ Neurosurgery Department, he played a key role in transforming the institute into a global leader in neurosurgical treatments.

Professional Memberships:

• Member: Neurological Society of India (NSI)
• Member: Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
• Member: Indian Society of Neuro-Oncology (ISNO)
• Member: World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
• Member: Indian Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ISSFN)

 Mentorship:

• Mentorship: Dr. Mehta has trained and mentored a large number of neurosurgeons both in India and internationally.
• Teaching: Former professor and mentor at AIIMS, New Delhi, where he trained neurosurgical residents and fellows in advanced surgical techniques.
• Workshops and Conferences: Regular speaker and faculty member at international neurosurgical conferences and workshops, sharing his expertise in skull base and neuro-oncological surgery.