Dr. Rahul Kumar

Dr. Rahul Kumar

Neuro and Spine Surgery

Experience: Over 17 Years

Metro Heart Institute with Multispeciality Hospital

Faridabad, India

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Introduction

Dr. Rahul Kumar is a senior specialist at Metro Faridabad, and his area of speciality is the surgical treatment of the brain and spine. He has helped numerous patients on the difficult journey to recovery from neurological conditions for over 17 years. He is highly respected for his surgical abilities, particularly in complex surgeries where a very steady hand is required.

About Dr. Rahul Kumar

Dr. Rahul Kumar is a holder of the MCh in Neurosurgery, which is the highest surgical qualification for brain specialists in India. He is a big supporter of minimally invasive spine surgery. This means that when he operates on a patient, his main aim is to ensure that he fixes the neurological issue while saving as much of the surrounding healthy tissue as he can. This is a life-changing surgery for the patient as it ensures that the patient has a better quality of life and faster mobility after the surgery.

He has a lot of experience treating brain tumours, spinal injuries, and stroke-related cases. He works with a team of other experts in the field of neurology. Together with the team, he is a very active person in the medical field. He is always on the lookout for the latest and best way of treating his patients.

Qualifications

  • MBBS.
  • MS (General Surgery).
  • MCh (Neurosurgery).
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries.

Awards & Recognition

  • Associate Director & Head at Metro Heart Institute.
  • Awarded Neurosurgeon of the Year (North) 2025.
  • Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
  • Member of the Neurological Society of India.
  • Member of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India.

Specialities & Expertise

  • Brain Tumour Surgery (Neuro-Oncology)
  • Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spine Surgery
  • Craniovertebral Junction Surgery
  • Functional Neurosurgery (DBS for Parkinson’s)
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery and Trauma Care

Patient Experience & Approach

Patients like Dr. Rahul Kumar because he is perceived by them as a truthful doctor and a calm individual. He realises that a brain or spine diagnosis is a huge shock for a patient and thus explains the surgical procedure without using scary or technical terms. He also explains the recovery procedure to the patient and the family.