Dr. Manish Kumar Dhiraj

Dr Manish Kumar Dhiraj is a highly trusted Consultant Neurosurgeon, currently practising at Adya Neuro Care Hospital in Darbhanga and Mediversal Health Studio in Patna.

With 24 years of clinical experience, he is dedicated to providing comprehensive and advanced surgical care for patients dealing with complex brain tumours, spinal disorders, and severe head trauma.

Known for his compassionate approach and dedication to making advanced neurosurgery accessible, he focuses on clear communication to ensure that every patient fully understands their neurological condition and treatment options in a reassuring environment.

Holding an MS in General Surgery and a super-speciality MCh in Neurosurgery from the prestigious Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, Dr Dhiraj brings a strong academic foundation to his clinical practice.

He further advanced his skills through specialised fellowships in Endoscopic Spinal Surgery and Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery.

He evaluates and manages a wide spectrum of neurological cases, from paediatric congenital defects to complex vascular lesions. From the first consultation through to post-operative rehabilitation, his priority is the safety and functional recovery of his patients.

He consults fluently in English and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Manish Kumar Dhiraj provides advanced surgical interventions, focusing on precise neurological treatments and safe spinal recoveries.

Brain and Spine Tumour Surgery

Dr Dhiraj offers advanced neurosurgical options to treat conditions such as brain tumours, spinal cord tumours, meningiomas, gliomas, and skull base abnormalities.

• Brain Tumour Excision: Surgical removal of abnormal growths in the brain to relieve pressure and preserve neurological function.
• Skull Base Surgery: Specialised surgical procedures to safely access and remove complex tumours located at the base of the skull or pituitary gland.
• Spinal Tumour Surgery: Surgical removal of tumours located within or around the spinal cord.

Degenerative Spine and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dr Dhiraj provides comprehensive surgical care to treat conditions such as cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc disease, spinal stenosis, and age-related spine issues.

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Surgical treatment of spinal disorders using small incisions to reduce tissue damage and speed up recovery.
• Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Advanced surgical technique using a small camera (endoscope) to treat disc herniations and spinal nerve compression.
• Spinal Decompression and Fusion: Surgical procedures to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and stabilise the vertebrae.

Neuro-Trauma and Vascular Lesions

Dr Dhiraj expertly manages acute conditions such as severe head injuries, spinal trauma, brain aneurysms, and vascular malformations (AVMs).

• Traumatic Brain Surgery: Emergency surgical intervention to manage brain swelling, bleeding (hematomas), and skull fractures following severe head injuries.
• Spinal Trauma Management: Surgical stabilisation of the spine following severe accidents or physical injuries.
• Endovascular Interventions: Catheter-based surgical treatments for vascular disorders of the brain, such as aneurysms, to prevent life-threatening haemorrhage.
• Stroke and Haemorrhagic Stroke Surgery: Advanced neurosurgical procedures to manage brain strokes and safely evacuate bleeding in the brain.
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery: Surgical interventions to repair and reconstruct damaged peripheral nerves for restoring motor and sensory functions.

Paediatric and Functional Neurosurgery

Dr Dhiraj manages complex nerve disorders and provides specialised care for conditions such as congenital brain defects, hydrocephalus, refractory epilepsy, and movement disorders.

• Paediatric Neurosurgery: Surgical correction of congenital defects in children, including Chiari malformations, meningocele, and encephalocele.
• Hydrocephalus Management: Surgical placement of a shunt system to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain.
• Functional Neurosurgery: Advanced surgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation and lesionectomies, to manage epilepsy and movement disorders.

Credentials and Academic Foundation

Showcasing his dedication to continuous medical education, Dr Manish Kumar Dhiraj possesses a robust academic background in advanced neurosurgical training:

• MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi (2002)
• MS in General Surgery from UCMS and GTB Hospital, Delhi (2007)
• MCh in Neuro Surgery from Institute of Post Graduate Medical Sciences and Research Kolkata (2011)
• Fellowship in Endoscopic Spinal Surgery from Aditya Super Specialty Hospital and Trauma Center, Jabalpur (2025)
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery from Aditya Super Specialty Hospital and Trauma Center, Jabalpur (2025)

Past Experience

With twenty-four years of clinical experience, Dr Dhiraj has successfully managed thousands of complex brain and spine surgeries. His professional journey includes serving as a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at various esteemed medical institutes across the country:

• Senior Consultant: Paras HEC Hospital, Ranchi.
• Consultant: Accord Superspeciality Hospital, Faridabad.
• Consultant: Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Faridabad.
• Consultant: Narayana Health.
• Adjunct Associate Professor: ESIC Medical College NIT Faridabad.

Current Hospital Affiliations

He currently provides expert neurosurgical consultations and operative care at the following locations:

• Adya Neuro Care Hospital, Donar, Darbhanga. (Senior Consultant)
• Mediversal Health Studio, Dujra Diara, Patna. (Consultant Neurosurgeon)

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Manish Kumar Dhiraj is widely recognised for his clinical excellence and commitment to making advanced neurosurgery accessible in smaller cities. His professional achievements include:

• Establishing Adya Neuro Care Hospital, a pioneering facility dedicated to neurosurgery in the North Bihar region.
• Holding active professional memberships with the Neurological Society of India, Neuro Endoscopic Society of India, The Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association (NSSA), Neurological Surgeons Society of India (NSSI), Indian Society of Neuro Oncology (ISNO), and The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).
• Receiving prestigious recognition in the field of Neurosurgery for his contributions to patient care.

Medical Research and Publications

Dr Dhiraj maintains a strong commitment to academic advancement in the field of Neurosciences. He actively engages in reading medical literature and participating in continuous medical education programs across the globe.

He has published research papers, including a notable paper on his experience of establishing and delivering advanced neurosurgical care in remote cities of India, contributing to the evidence-based enhancement of modern surgical care.

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