Dr. Prakash Nair
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Aster Hospital, Mankhool
Experience: Over 15 years
Dr Prakash Nair is a distinguished Consultant Neurosurgeon in Dubai, with over 15 years of specialised experience in managing intricate neurological and spinal conditions. Based at Aster Hospital, Mankhool, Dr Nair is recognised for integrating advanced, evidence-based surgical techniques with a deep commitment to patient safety and long-term functional recovery.
As a skilled brain surgeon, Dr Nair specialises in the treatment of brain tumours, vascular conditions, and neurosurgical trauma. His technical proficiency includes high-precision procedures such as aneurysm and AVM repairs, skull base surgeries, and posterior fossa interventions. His careful approach to these delicate neuro conditions has established him as a premier specialist for patients requiring high-stakes cranial care.
Dr Nair is also a highly regarded spine surgeon in Dubai. He addresses a wide range of spinal conditions such as disc prolapse, degenerative spine disorders, and spinal injuries. Patients commonly consult him for disc problems, chronic neck or lower back pain, and spinal instability. His spine expertise includes laminectomy, discectomy, spinal fixation, and minimally invasive procedures, positioning him as a reliable spine specialist in Dubai and an experienced spine doctor.
In addition, Dr Nair performs procedures such as VP shunt surgery, CSF leak repair, cranioplasty, and treatment for peripheral nerve conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome. His calm, compassionate approach and clear communication help patients feel informed and confident throughout every stage of treatment.
Beyond his surgical skill, Dr Nair is known for his empathetic approach and seamless communication. By communicating fluently in English, Malayalam, Hindi, and Marathi, he ensures that patients from diverse backgrounds feel heard and fully informed. His commitment to personalised care and clinical excellence has earned him recognition as one of the best neurosurgeons in Dubai for comprehensive brain and spine treatment.
Know More about the Doctor
Education +
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Neurosurgery)
DOH License Grade +
Consultant
Type of Physician +
Full time
Credentials +
- M.Ch (Neurosurgery) – Govt. Medical College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
- MS (General Surgery) – Govt. Medical College, Kerala University, Trivandrum, India
- MBBS – Pune University, Maharashtra, India
Professional Associations +
- Neurological Society of India (NSI)
- Kairaly Neurosciences Society (KNS)
Professional Experience +
- Consultant Neurosurgeon – Aster Hospital, Mankhool, Dubai
- Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon & Assistant Professor – Malabar Medical College, Kerala, India
- Consultant Neurosurgeon – Al Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah, UAE
- Consultant Neurosurgeon – Matha Hospital, Kerala, India
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered +
Brain & Head Surgery
Dr Prakash Nair provides advanced care for a wide range of brain and head conditions, offering safe and precise surgical solutions as an experienced brain surgeon and brain specialist in Dubai.
- Treatment of head injuries and complex brain trauma
- Surgery for brain tumours, including gliomas, meningiomas, CP angle tumours, and skull base tumours
- Transnasal pituitary surgery for pituitary gland disorders
- Posterior fossa surgeries and foramen magnum decompression
- Repair of CSF leaks (CSF rhinorrhoea)
- Cranioplasty for skull reconstruction following injury or previous surgery
- Surgical management of brain aneurysms
- Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) surgery
- Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgery for hydrocephalus
- Surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
Spine & Spinal Cord Surgery
As a highly skilled spine surgeon in Dubai and spine specialist, Dr Nair treats both routine and complex spinal conditions with a focus on restoring mobility and relieving pain.
- Management of spinal injuries and neurosurgical trauma
- Spine surgeries including laminectomy, discectomy, spinal fixation, and spinal tumour removal
- Treatment of degenerative spine conditions causing neck pain, lower back pain, or disc problems
- Spinal cord detethering procedures