Dr. Asha Bakshi

Dr Asha Bakshi is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon in Delhi with 34 years of clinical experience in brain and spine surgery, cerebrovascular procedures, and stem cell research.

She currently practises at PSRI Hospital, Sheikh Sarai.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Asha Bakshi specialises in comprehensive neurosurgical care with expertise in minimally invasive procedures, paediatric neurosurgery, and stem cell therapy.

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

She performs advanced minimally invasive surgical procedures for brain and spine conditions with a focus on faster recovery and improved outcomes.

Brain and Spinal Cord Tumours

She manages surgical treatment for brain and spinal cord tumours through detailed planning and precision surgery.

Cerebrovascular Surgery

She provides surgical care for stroke, cerebral aneurysm, and arteriovenous malformation.

Head and Spine Injury Management

She manages traumatic head and spine injuries requiring advanced surgical intervention.

Paediatric and Developmental Neurosurgery

She treats congenital and developmental disorders of the brain and spine, including craniovertebral junction abnormalities.

Stem Cell Research and Therapy

She has been involved in DBT and ICMR-funded multicentric clinical trials for stem cell therapy in stroke and spinal cord injury patients.

Professional Experience

Previous Affiliations

• Senior Consultant, Moolchand Medcity, Delhi
• Senior Consultant, Max Healthcare, Delhi
• Consultant, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Delhi
• Consultant, Sagar Apollo Hospital, Bangalore
• Founder and Chairman, M Qure Health Private Limited

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College, Madras University, 1992
• DNB in Neurosurgery from Army Hospital, Research and Referral, Delhi, 1999

Fellowships and Training

• Fellowship in Neuroendoscopic Surgery from Mainz, Germany, 1998
• Fellowship in Neurovascular Surgery from King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2001
• Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery from University of Pennsylvania, USA, 2005
• Fellowship in Stem Cell Research from University of Pennsylvania, USA
• Training in Neurosurgery at Nagoya University, Japan

Professional Memberships

• Neurological Society of India
• Indian Stroke Association
• Delhi Neurological Association
• Bangalore Neurological Society
• World Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Academic and Editorial Roles

• Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Neurology India
• External Assessor, NHSRC, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India
• Research Fellow, University of Pennsylvania, USA

Awards and Recognitions

• Best Paper Award, Trauma Conference, Army Hospital Research and Referral, Delhi, 1998
• Best Paper Award, Postdoctorate Symposium, University of Pennsylvania, USA, 2003

Research and Publications

Dr Asha Bakshi has authored multiple research publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals in the field of neurosurgery, neurotrauma, and stem cell therapy.

Selected publications include:

• Gamma-linolenic acid therapy of human gliomas, Nutrition, 2003
• Multifunctional modified rigid neuroendoscopic system: clinical experience with 83 procedures, Journal of Neurosurgery, 2003
• Neuroendoscope-assisted evacuation of large intracerebral hematomas: a new minimally invasive technique, Neurosurgical Focus, 2004
• Methylprednisolone associated with increased death after head injury, The Lancet, 2004
• Neural progenitor cells engineered to secrete GDNF show enhanced survival and improved cognitive function following traumatic brain injury, European Journal of Neuroscience, 2006
• Evaluation of pharmacological treatment strategies in traumatic brain injury, Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2006
• Stroke Management, Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2011
• Challenges in Awake Craniotomy for Intrinsic Brain Tumours in Eloquent Cortex, Medical and Clinical Research
• Rapid volunteer-based SARS-CoV-2 antibody screening among healthcare workers in Mumbai, Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2020

She has also contributed the chapter Evidence-Based Clinical Neurological Examination in Progress in Clinical Neurosciences, Volume 24, 2010.

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