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About 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.
Award And Recognitions
- 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
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