Dr. (Prof.) Daljit Singh is a globally recognized neurosurgeon and academic leader with more than 250 scientific publications and 50 book chapters. He has headed the Department of Neurosurgery at G.B. Pant Hospital, Delhi, and served as President of India’s leading neurosurgical societies. Recipient of the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award, he has shaped neurosurgical education and pioneered cutting-edge neurovascular and skull base surgical techniques in India.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, India (1984)
• MS (General Surgery) – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, India (1990)
• MCh (Neurosurgery) – G.B. Pant Hospital (GIPMER), Delhi University, India (1994)
• Fellowship – National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), India (2025)

Professional Experience:

• Dr (Prof) Daljit Singh is currently working at Max Healthcare
• Head of Unit – G B Pant Hospital (GIPMER), Delhi (Nov 2022 - Mar 2025)
• Head of the Department, Neuro Surgery – G B Pant Hospital (GIPMER), Delhi (Sep 2013 - Nov 2022)
  
• Director Professor – G B Pant Hospital (GIPMER), Delhi (June 2010 - March 2025)
• Professor – G B Pant Hospital (GIPMER), Delhi (June 2003 - June 2009)
• Associate Professor – G B Pant Hospital (GIPMER), Delhi (June 1999 - June 2003)

Professional Memberships:

• Congress of Neurological Surgeon (CNS-USA)
• Neurological Society of India (NSI)
  
• Neurological Surgeon Society of India (NSSI)
  
• Skull Base Surgery Society of India
• Indian Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Neurotrauma Society of India
• The International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN)
• Asian Neurosurgical Society
• Pioneers of Neurosurgery in the South Asian Association
• Indian Medical Association
• Delhi Medical Association
• Brain Tumour Foundation of India
• International Brain Tumour Alliance

Awards:

• Chairman, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS – MHD7)
• Immediate Former President, Neurological Society of India (NSI)
• Former President, Delhi Neurological Association (DNA)
• Former President, Cerebrovascular Society of India
• Dr B C Roy National Award (2016)
• Times of India Legend in Neurosurgery Award (2017)
• Delhi State Doctor Award (2011)
• Distinguished Alumnus Award, MAMC (2017)
• Finalist, Medical Innovation Award (2012)
• Dr V S Dave Oration KGMU (2015)
• Best Published Paper Award (2012)
• Vishist Chikitsa Ratan Award (2012)
• Distinguish Services Award (DMA) (1997, 2009)
• Rashtriya Gaurav Award (2002)
• Millennium Doctor Award (2000)

Research Papers & Publications:

• Over 250 scientific publications
• More than 50 book chapters
• Dissimal Walls of Jail – MAMC Heritage & Legacy (Coffee Table Book)
• Golden Jubilee, Coffee Table Book, GB Pant Hospital
• Indian Clinical Neuro Surgery (Vol I & II)