Dr. Altaf Umar Ramzan

Dr. Altaf Umar Ramzan is a distinguished figure in the field of neurosurgery, currently serving as the Director of Neurosciences amd Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery at Paras Health, Srinagar. With more than 30 years of experience , his extensive background includes his previous role as professor and Head of Neurosurgery at SKIMS,where he also contributed as a member of the Governing Body. With 160 publications in reputed national and international journals and having served as chief investigator or co-investigator in over 30 research projects, his leadership and expertise have significantly impacted neurosurgical practices in the region.

Area of Expertise:

• Skull Base Tumours
• Vascular Neurosurgery
• Endoscopic Brain Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery
• Spinal Instrumentation

Area of Interest:

• Skull Base Surgery
• Minimal Access Brain Surgery and Spinal Surgery
• Endoscopic Brain Surgery

Qualifications:

• MBBS- Government Medical College, Srinagar,1983
• MS-General Surgery, SKIMS,1990
• MCh-Neurosurgery, PGIMER Chandigarh, 1994

Fellowship:

• Fellow of International College of Surgeons
• Visiting Fellow Helsinki
• Visiting Fellow Seoul South Korea

Working Experience:

• He has worked as a faculty member in SKIMS.

Awards & Achievement:

• Best Paper Award in PGRP 1990
• President NSSI 2022-2023, 2023-2024
• Member Governing Body SKIMS
• Member Faculty Selection & Promotion Committee SKIMS Medical College

Professional Membership:

• President Neurological Surgeons Society of India
• President Elect Association of Neurosurgeons of North West Zone
• Life Member Neurotrauma Society of India
• Life Member Neurovascular Society of India
• Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Skull Base Society of India
• Neurological Society of India