Dr. Ajit Singh

Dr Ajit Singh is one of Udaipur's most distinguished Neurosurgeons, with 25 years of clinical experience and an MCh in Neurosurgery from AIIMS, New Delhi (2011). He currently serves as Director and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Paras Hospital, Shobhagpura, Udaipur.

He is also a World Record holder in neurosurgery, recognised for a landmark achievement in spinal surgery that brought national and media attention to his practice at Paras Health.

Trained at some of India's most prestigious institutions including TD Medical College, Alappuzha, Dr SN Medical College, Jodhpur, and AIIMS, New Delhi, his surgical expertise spans brain and spine injuries, paediatric spinal surgery, spinal tuberculosis, complex skull base surgery, cranioplasty, minimally invasive spine surgery, and cerebrovascular surgery.

He has published research in internationally recognised journals including World Neurosurgery, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (J Craniofac Surg), and the Indian Journal of Neurotrauma, with contributions including new management algorithms in neurosurgical cases and multi-centre studies in international craniofacial surgery journals.

He has been honoured with the Icon of Mewar Award by Rajasthan Patrika and FM Tadka, and has received widespread media coverage for performing minimally invasive fracture fixation and spinal decompression in a 90-year-old patient, demonstrating that age is no barrier to surgical intervention when the approach is right.

Patients seeking expert brain tumour surgery, head and spine injury care, minimally invasive spine surgery, paediatric neurosurgery, cerebrovascular surgery, or complex spinal reconstruction in Udaipur will find in Dr A Singh a senior neurosurgeon combining AIIMS-calibre training with a proven record of clinical innovation.

He consults in English and Hindi, ensuring clear and comfortable consultations for patients across Rajasthan.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Brain and Head Injury Surgery in Udaipur

A flagship area of practice, with structured trauma neurosurgery experience:

• Emergency Craniotomy for traumatic haematoma (EDH, SDH, ICH)
• Decompressive Craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Skull Fracture Repair
• Depressed Skull Fracture Surgery
• ICP (Intracranial Pressure) Monitoring
• Cranioplasty for skull reconstruction (published research in J Craniofac Surg)
• Post-Cranioplasty Complications Management (dedicated published expertise)
• Pre-hospital head injury counselling and emergency neuro-care

Complex Spine Surgery and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

A core surgical area with documented innovations including surgery in a 90-year-old patient:

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
• Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for osteoporotic fractures
• Minimally Invasive Fracture Fixation with cemented screws
• Cervical Disc Surgery (ACDF)
• Lumbar Disc Surgery (Microdiscectomy)
• Laminectomy and Decompression for spinal stenosis
• Spinal Fusion Surgery (TLIF, PLIF, ALIF)
• Pedicle Screw Fixation and Instrumentation
• Surgery for Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal Cord Tumour Surgery
• Spinal Trauma and Fracture Stabilisation

Paediatric Spinal Surgery

A dedicated research-backed sub-specialty area, with publications in the Indian Journal of Neurotrauma:

• Paediatric Spinal Injuries evaluation and surgery
• Paediatric Spine Fracture Fixation
• Congenital Spinal Anomalies in children
• Spina Bifida (Meningomyelocele) Repair
• Tethered Cord Release
• Paediatric spinal tumour surgery

Spinal Tuberculosis Management

A specialist focus area, with dedicated published expertise:

• Spinal TB (Pott's Spine) Diagnosis and medical management
• Surgical Decompression for neurological compromise in TB spine
• Spinal Stabilisation in TB-related vertebral destruction
• Anti-TB therapy coordination with internal medicine
• CV-Junction TB management

Brain Tumour Surgery

• Craniotomy for brain tumour excision
• Surgery in Eloquent Brain Areas
• Skull Base Surgery
• Pituitary Tumour Surgery (transsphenoidal)
• Endoscopic Brain Surgery
• Surgery for Brain Metastases
• Surgery for Meningioma, Glioma, and Acoustic Neuroma

Cerebrovascular Surgery

• Brain Aneurysm Clipping
• Cerebral AVM Surgery
• Surgery for Hypertensive Brain Haemorrhage
• Carotid Endarterectomy for stroke prevention
• Multidisciplinary stroke management

Hydrocephalus and Shunt Surgery

• VP Shunt Surgery
• Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV)
• Shunt Revision and infection management
• Hydrocephalus in children and adults

Congenital and Developmental Neurosurgery

• CV-Junction Anomalies (Chiari malformation, basilar invagination, atlanto-axial dislocation)
• Craniocervical Stabilisation
• Tethered Cord Release
• Surgery for Encephalocele and Spina Bifida

Conditions Commonly Treated

• Head Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma, Metastasis)
• Brain Aneurysm and AVM
• Brain Haemorrhage (ICH, SDH, EDH)
• Disc Herniation (Cervical, Lumbar, Thoracic)
• Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal Fractures and Trauma
• Spinal Tuberculosis (Pott's Spine)
• Paediatric Spinal Injuries
• Hydrocephalus
• Skull Base Tumours
• CV-Junction Disorders
• Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Spinal Cord Tumours

Credentials and Trust Signals

• MBBS from TD Medical College, Alappuzha (2001)
• MS General Surgery from Dr SN Medical College, Jodhpur (2006)
• MCh Neurosurgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2011)
• Rajasthan Medical Council Registration No. 24705 (since 2006)
• World Record Holder in neurosurgery and spinal surgery
• Active contributor to research in neurotrauma, paediatric spine, and craniofacial surgery

Awards, World Record and Academic Contributions

• World Record in Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery, publicly announced and celebrated at Paras Health
• Icon of Mewar Award by Rajasthan Patrika and FM Tadka
• Media Coverage for performing minimally invasive fracture fixation and spinal decompression on a 90-year-old patient, demonstrating the reach of minimally invasive techniques in elderly patients
• Publications in World Neurosurgery (spinal tuberculosis, post-cranioplasty complications)
• Publications in Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (J Craniofac Surg) (multi-centre international study)
• Publications in Indian Journal of Neurotrauma (paediatric spinal injuries)
• Proposed new management algorithms in neurosurgical cases, contributing to evidence-based guidelines
• Active participation in neurosurgery conferences, workshops, and academic forums

Patient Experiences

Dr Ajit Singh has built a strong reputation across Udaipur and the Mewar region for his precision in complex brain and spine surgery, willingness to operate on high-risk and elderly patients using minimally invasive techniques, and calm and thorough consultation style.

His documented case of minimally invasive surgery on a 90-year-old patient was widely covered in regional media, with Dr Singh's own commentary that "age is just a number" resonating with families who had been told surgery was too risky elsewhere.

Current Hospital Affiliations and Past Experience

Dr Ajit Singh currently consults at:

• Paras Hospital, Shobhagpura, Udaipur – Director and Head of Department, Neurosurgery. Consultation timings: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Consultation fee: ₹850.

Before his current role, Dr Singh served at:

• Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery at GBH American Hospital and Medical College, Udaipur
• Consultant, Neurosurgery at Mewar Group of Hospitals, Udaipur
• MCh Neurosurgery Trainee at AIIMS, New Delhi (2006 to 2011)
• MS General Surgery Trainee at Dr SN Medical College, Jodhpur (2001 to 2006)

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