Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal
About the Doctor
Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal is a brain and spine surgeon with more than 29 years of experience. He works at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, India, in its Centre for Neurosciences. His post is Vice Chairman & HOD – Neuro Surgery & Neuro Spine. He treats simple and complex cases.
He does keyhole spine surgery and neuro-endoscopy (brain surgery through a thin camera). He also does functional neurosurgery and manages back pain. Listed procedures include deep brain stimulation (DBS), a small implant that calms faulty brain signals. Another is craniotomy (opening the skull to operate). He treats brain tumours, bleeding in the brain and trigeminal neuralgia (severe face pain). He also treats migraine and multiple sclerosis. He presented work on neck disc replacement in 2011 and keyhole spine surgery in 2012.
He holds an MBBS, an MS (General Surgery) and an M.Ch (Neurosurgery). He has led neurosurgery and spine surgery as Director & HOD at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. He has also been HOD at Max Hospital, Pitampura. At Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Delhi, he was HOD & Senior Consultant. Earlier he was a Consultant at VIMHANS Hospital and an Associate Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.
He belongs to the Neurological Society of India. He also sits on the Delhi Spine Society's executive. Medwell can book a consultation with him for you.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Keyhole surgery for disc and spine problems. - Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Functional neurosurgery for movement disorders. - Brain Tumour Surgery
Craniotomy and removal of brain tumours. - Neuro-endoscopy
Endoscopic brain and skull base surgery. - Trigeminal Neuralgia
Surgical care for facial nerve pain. - Back Pain Management
Assessment and treatment of back and neck pain.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- M.S. (General Surgery)
- M.Ch (Neurosurgery)
Work Experience
- Vice Chairman & HOD – Neuro Surgery & Neuro Spine
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi • Present - Director & HOD – Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi - HOD
Max Hospital, Pitampura, Delhi - HOD & Senior Consultant
Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Delhi - Consultant
VIMHANS Hospital, Delhi - Associate Consultant
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
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Who is Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal?
Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal is Vice Chairman & HOD – Neuro Surgery & Neuro Spine at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India, with more than 29 years of experience. He treats brain and spine conditions and performs minimally invasive spine surgery, craniotomy and deep brain stimulation.
Does Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal perform deep brain stimulation?
Yes. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is listed among the procedures performed by Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital. DBS is used for certain movement disorders; whether a patient is suitable is decided after assessment by the neurology and neurosurgery team.
What spine problems does Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal treat?
Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal treats disc and spine problems with minimally invasive neuro spine surgery and offers back pain management at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Whether surgery or non-surgical care is advised depends on your MRI findings and symptoms.
What languages does Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal speak?
Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal consults in English and Hindi. Patients who prefer another language, such as Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, so that reports, questions and the treatment plan are clearly understood during the consultation at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.
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