Prof. Vijendra Kumar Jain
Neurosurgery
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket — New Delhi, India
45+ years of experience
Professional Profile
Prof. Vijendra Kumar Jain (V.K. Jain) is the Principal Director and Head of Neurosurgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. With over 45 years of experience, he is one of India's most senior and distinguished neurosurgeons.
Prof. Jain is widely recognized as the pioneer of Gamma Knife radiosurgery in India, introducing this non-invasive brain tumour treatment technique to the country. He has received international training in microsurgery and stereotactic neurosurgery, including specialized Gamma Knife training at Komaki City Hospital in Nagoya, Japan. His expertise spans complex brain tumour surgery, spine surgery, and advanced neurosurgical techniques.
Education & Training
- MBBS — King George's Medical College, Lucknow (1974)
- MCh (Neurosurgery) — National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore (1981)
- Microsurgery Fellowship — International training program
- Gamma Knife Training — Komaki City Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
His training at NIMHANS (India's premier neuroscience institute) combined with international fellowships represents the highest level of neurosurgical education available.
Areas of Expertise
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery — Non-invasive treatment for brain tumours, AVMs, and trigeminal neuralgia
- Brain Tumour Surgery — Complex intracranial tumour resection using microsurgical techniques
- Spine Surgery — Spinal fusion, disc replacement, spinal cord tumour surgery
- Microsurgery — Precision neurosurgical procedures using advanced microscopy
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery — Computer-guided precision for deep brain lesions
Pioneer of Gamma Knife in India
Prof. Jain is credited with introducing Gamma Knife radiosurgery to India, a revolutionary non-invasive technique that uses precisely focused gamma radiation to treat brain tumours, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and functional disorders like trigeminal neuralgia — without the need for open brain surgery.
His specialized training at Komaki City Hospital in Nagoya, Japan — one of the world's leading Gamma Knife centres — equipped him to establish and lead India's Gamma Knife program, treating thousands of patients who would otherwise have required invasive surgery.
International Patients
Prof. Jain regularly treats international patients at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. Max Healthcare has a well-established international patient department providing:
- Medical visa invitation letters and documentation
- Airport pickup and accommodation arrangements
- Language interpretation services
- Second opinion and treatment plan coordination
- Post-operative telemedicine follow-up
International patients from the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Central Asia seek his expertise for complex neurosurgical conditions and Gamma Knife treatment.
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References
- Max Healthcare — Prof. Dr. V.K. Jain profile (maxhealthcare.in/doctor/prof-dr-vkjain)
- Dr. V.K. Jain — Official website (drvkjain.in/about-dr-v-k-jain)
- NIMHANS Bangalore — Alumni records
- SafeMedTrip — Doctor profile verification (safemedtrip.com)
- Medical Council of India Registration Verified
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