Dr. Dinesh Nayak

Conditions treated by Dr. Dinesh Nayak

Neurologists are medical professionals who can diagnose and treat diseases of the brain and spine. Since neurology covers the whole brain and nervous system, neurologists are trained to diagnose and treat a number of neurological disorders. Many neurologists also study a specific part of neurology after completing their residency training. Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Dinesh Nayak treats are:

• Epilepsy
• Neurosyphilis
• Encephalitis
• Brain Stroke
• Brachial Plexus Rupture
• Brachial Plexus Avulsion
• Reye Syndrome
• Erb's Palsy
• Myelitis
• Meningitis
• Brain Cancer
• Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith

The neurologist uses a holistic approach for the treatment of the diseases and goes through the medical history of patients to know the cause of the illness. The neurological conditions are either infections (caused by fungus, virus, bacteria) or cancer. The risk of getting infected with these diseases increases with age.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Dinesh Nayak

A primary care physician usually refers a patient to a neurologist in case they experience any of the following symptoms:

• Problems with sexual, bowel and bladder function
• Slowed movement (bradykinesia)
• Impaired posture and balance
• Loss of automatic movements
• Ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
• Temporary vision loss
• Writing changes
• Fatigue
• Changes in smell or taste
• Dizziness
• Memory Loss
• Speech changes (Slurred speech)
• Tremor (shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers)
• Rigid muscles
• Tingling or pain in parts of your body

Sometimes, some other signs/symptoms may also appear along with the above-listed symptoms. These can be issues with senses like touch, smell, and touch, which are often caused due to sensory dysfunction. Consultation with a neurologist is recommended in such cases.

Operating Hours of Dr. Dinesh Nayak

If you wish to seek consultation from doctor Dinesh Nayak, you can visit him between 10 am and 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. You should always confirm the availability of the doctor before you visit him/her. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Dinesh Nayak

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Dinesh Nayak performs are::

• Brachial Plexus Injuries/Stereotactic Procedures

The doctor is committed to delivering quality care to his patients. The neurologist has performed a large number of procedures with a high success rate and adheres to medical protocols to ensure patient safety and speedy recovery..The doctor has rich experience in performing complex cases with accuracy. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient recovers quickly.

Qualification

• M.B.B.S
• M.D (General Medicine)
• D.M (Neurology)

Past Experiences

• Senior Consultant & Head, Department Of Neurology, Fortis Malar Hospital
• Senior Consultant, Department Of Neurology, Global Hospitals and Health City
• Associate Professor of Neurology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
• Consultant Neurologist, Kovai Medical Center, and Hospital
• Research Assistant, Department Of Clinical Neurophysiology, King’s College Hospital
• Visiting Clinical Fellow, Department Of Clinical Neurophysiology, King’s College Hospital
• Assistant Professor & Consultant Neurologist, Department Of Neurosciences, K.G Hospital, and Postgraduate Institute
• Assistant Professor & Consultant Neurologist, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology