1Q: What is Dr. Mazhar Husain's area of expertise?

Ans: He specialises in Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Neuro Oncology, and Surgical Oncology, with a focus on endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques.

2Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Husain have?

A: He has over five decades (50+ years) of experience in neurosurgery.

3Q: What is Dr. Husain known for?

Ans: He is known for performing India's first neurosurgery under hypothermic cardiac arrest and for pioneering endoscopic lumbar discectomy in the country.

4Q: Where does Dr. Husain practice?

Ans: He practices with the Max Hospital network, specialising in advanced neurosurgical and spine care.

5Q: Has Dr. Husain held academic or leadership positions?

Ans: Yes, he served as Professor & Head of Neurosurgery at KGMU, Lucknow, and later as Chief of Neurosurgery and Director at Sahara Hospital, Lucknow.

1Q: What is Dr. Mazhar Husain's area of expertise?

Ans: He specialises in Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Neuro Oncology, and Surgical Oncology, with a focus on endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques.

2Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Husain have?

A: He has over five decades (50+ years) of experience in neurosurgery.

3Q: What is Dr. Husain known for?

Ans: He is known for performing India's first neurosurgery under hypothermic cardiac arrest and for pioneering endoscopic lumbar discectomy in the country.

4Q: Where does Dr. Husain practice?

Ans: He practices with the Max Hospital network, specialising in advanced neurosurgical and spine care.

5Q: Has Dr. Husain held academic or leadership positions?

Ans: Yes, he served as Professor & Head of Neurosurgery at KGMU, Lucknow, and later as Chief of Neurosurgery and Director at Sahara Hospital, Lucknow.

Dr. Mazhar Husain: Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery

Overview

About Dr. Mazhar Husain

Dr. Mazhar Husain is a Senior Neurosurgeon with the Max Hospital network, bringing over five decades of clinical experience in neurosurgery and spine surgery. He specialises in Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Neuro Oncology, and Surgical Oncology, and is regarded as one of the most senior and experienced neurosurgeons in India. A pioneer of endoscopic neurosurgery in the country, Dr. Husain performed the first neurosurgery under hypothermic cardiac arrest in India and holds a patented device for endoscopic lumbar discectomy. Earlier in his career, he served as Professor & Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, and later led neurosurgery departments at other major hospitals before joining Max Hospital, where he continues to manage complex brain, spine, and skull-base conditions using minimally invasive techniques.

Education & Qualifications

MBBS, King George's Medical College, University of Lucknow (1975)

MS (General Surgery), King George's Medical College, University of Lucknow (1979)

MCh (Neurosurgery), King George's Medical College / KGMU, Lucknow (1983)

Clinical Career Timeline

Professor & Head, Department of Neurosurgery, KGMU, Lucknow

Chief of Neurosurgery & Director, Sahara Hospital, Lucknow (till March 2024)

Chairman & Chief Neurosurgeon, Max Hospital network (present)

Accreditations & Professional Memberships

International Member, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, USA

Life Member, Neurological Society of India

Patent holder, Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Device (2002)

Author of multiple international publications, including 13 papers on technical developments in endoscopic neurosurgery

Languages Spoken

EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)

Procedures

Treatments Performed

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Core Speciality

Surgical Oncology

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Core Speciality

Neuro Oncology

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Core Speciality

Spine Surgery

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Core Speciality

Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery Procedures & Surgeries7 Procedures

Brain TumoursSpinal TumoursSlipped Disc & Spinal Stenosis (Endoscopic Discectomy)Head & Spinal TraumaSkull-Base LesionsComplex Spine DisordersNeurological Conditions such as Stroke, Epilepsy, and Paralysis

Clinical Specializations & Areas of Focus1 Procedures

Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery

Hospitals

Practices At

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi

Press Enclave Road, Mandir Marg, Saket New Delhi 110017 India

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Cost Guidance

What to Expect: Neurosurgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi

Comparative Benchmarks · Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India

Procedure	US / UK Estimate	Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi Package	Savings
Craniotomy for Brain Tumor (Navigation-guided)	$65,000 US/UK	$6,800 – $9,800 in India	86% Less
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS, with Neurostimulator)	$85,000 US/UK	$18,000 – $24,500 in India	73% Less
Endoscopic Pituitary Tumor Surgery (Transsphenoidal)	$52,000 US/UK	$5,800 – $8,200 in India	85% Less
Brain Aneurysm Coiling / Clipping (Microsurgical)	$72,000 US/UK	$7,800 – $12,500 in India	84% Less

Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.

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