32+ years of expertise

Dr. Rana Patir

Chairman - Neurosurgery

MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Sciences,Delhi    |Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon

About Dr. Rana Patir

Dr. Rana Patir is a highly esteemed and experienced neurosurgeon based in India. With an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Neurosurgery, he has received extensive education and training. Dr. Patir's expertise lies in complex brain tumor surgeries, making him one of the best brain surgeons in India. He has an exceptional success rate and has operated on some of the most challenging brain tumors. Currently serving as the Director and Head of Brain & Spine Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon, he has also held prominent positions at other prestigious hospitals in the country. Dr. Rana Patir's skills extend to spinal surgeries, solidifying his reputation as a leading neurosurgeon.

CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery : This surgical procedure is performed to repair cerebrospinal fluid leaks from the nose and skull base, helping prevent complications and infections associated with CSF leakage.

Decompression Micovascular : Decompression microvascular surgery involves relieving pressure on compressed nerves and blood vessels, typically used in conditions like trigeminal neuralgia or hemifacial spasm.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Treatment : This comprehensive approach involves immediate medical interventions and long-term rehabilitation to manage and rehabilitate patients who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries.

Nerve and Muscle Disorders : Diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of nerve and muscle-related conditions, such as neuropathy, myopathy, and radiculopathy.

Cerebrovascular Surgery : Surgical procedures targeting the blood vessels of the brain, addressing conditions like aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and vascular tumors.

Brain Infection : The management and treatment of infections affecting the brain, such as meningitis, encephalitis, or brain abscesses, which require prompt medical attention.

Deep Brain Stimulation : A neurosurgical procedure involving the implantation of electrodes to modulate brain activity, often used to alleviate symptoms in movement disorders like Parkinson's disease.

Canalith Repositioning (CR) : A specific technique used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) by repositioning calcium crystals in the inner ear.

Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery : A non-invasive procedure using highly focused radiation beams to target and treat brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations, and other neurological conditions.

Education

  • Fellowship in Neurosurgery from Frenchay Hospital, New Castle, UK
  • MCh in Neurosurgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • MS in General Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Experience

  • Director, Neurosurgery: Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhiโ€‹
  • Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
  • Consultant, Neurosurgery: Institute of Neurosciences, Guwahati
  • Registrar, Neurosciences Centre: Newcastle upon Tyne, UKโ€‹
  • Faculty, Neurosurgery: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • Professor, Neurosurgery: Guwahati Medical Collegeโ€‹

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Frequently Asked Question

Dr. Rana Patir specializes in a wide range of neurosurgical procedures, including minimally invasive brain and spine surgery, skull base surgery, brain tumor resections, spinal disc replacement, and pediatric neurosurgery.

Brain tumor resection is the surgical removal of a brain tumor. Dr. Patir uses a combination of traditional and minimally invasive techniques, depending on the tumor's location, to remove the tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy brain tissue.

Pediatric neurosurgery is the treatment of neurological conditions in children, such as brain tumors, epilepsy, and congenital anomalies of the brain and spine. Dr. Patir specializes in performing safe and effective surgeries for children with various neurological conditions.

Craniovertebral junction surgery is required to treat abnormalities in the area where the skull and the spine meet, which can affect the brainstem and spinal cord. Dr. Patir performs this surgery to treat conditions such as Chiari malformation and other complex spinal disorders.