Dr. V S MEHTA

Dr. V S MEHTA

Brief Profile:

Dr. V.S. Mehta, the respected Chairman Emeritus of Neurosciences at Paras Health in Gurgaon, is a prominent figure in the field of neurosurgery in India. With a remarkable career that spans several decades, Dr. Mehta has gained extensive experience as the former Head of Neurosurgery and Chief of the Neurosciences Centre at AIIMS, New Delhi. Recognized as one of the leading neurosurgeons in the nation, he has made a lasting impact on the discipline, receiving numerous accolades for his outstanding contributions. As a recipient of the Padma Shri award, his commitment and expertise have been acknowledged and celebrated by both the medical community and the nation as a whole. Dr. Mehta's dedication to enhancing neurosurgical techniques and his relentless pursuit of excellence have established him as a prominent figure in the medical landscape of India.

Work Experience:

• 1994 – 2006: Head, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Centre at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
• 2001 – 2006: Chief of the Neurosciences Centre at AIIMS, New Delhi.
• 2006 – Present: Chairman (now Chairman Emeritus) of Neurosciences at Paras Health in Gurugram, where he spearheaded the development of the Neurosciences Institute.

Education:

• MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College, Jaipur.
• MS (General Surgery): Master of Surgery in General Surgery from Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College, Jaipur.
• MCh (Neurosurgery): Master of Chirurgical in Neurosurgery from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
• Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
• Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India.
• Senior Commonwealth Fellowship (1994).
• Jack and Monica Britton Traveling Fellowship to visit neurological centers in the U.K. (1986)

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Padma Shri Award (2005): Presented by the President of India for his contribution to medicine.
• Lifetime Achievement Awards: He has received multiple lifetime achievement awards, including those from the Delhi Neurological Association (2018) and ASSOCHAM & 6th MT Awards (2018).
• Swasthya Bharat Samman (2010): Recognized by L.I.C. Zee News for his work in healthcare.
• "Legend in Neuroscience Department" Award (2017).
• E. Merck Gold Medal: Awarded twice for the best paper at the Annual Conference of the Neurological Society of India (1980 and 1985).
• Jack and Monica Britton Traveling Fellowship (1986): Allowed him to visit neurological centers in the UK.
• Senior Commonwealth Fellowship (1994).
• Indian Medical Association South Delhi Branch Special Award for academic excellence (2001).
• Award for Best Recruiting STICH Centre in Asia (2003).

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Neurological Society of India: Past President and Fellow.
• South Asian Association of Neurosurgeons: Past President.
• Indian Society of Spinal Neurosurgeons.
• World Academy of Neurological Surgeons: Founder Member (Nominated in 2005).
• National Academy of Medical Sciences: Fellow.
• National Academy of Sciences, India: Fellow.
• Indian Medical Association (IMA): Life Member.
• Medical Council of India (MCI): Member of the Medical Ethics Committee.
• The Japan Neurosurgical Society: Guest Member (Nominated in 2006).
• Brazilian Academy of Neurosurgery: International Member (Nominated in 2007).
• AO Foundation