Your Notifications
All done, no notifications
Neurologist
Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre , Faridabad, India12 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Ritu Jha is an experienced neurologist working at the Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad, India. She has over 8 years of experience in her field and specializes in treating pediatric patients. She obtained her MBBS from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur. She then went on to pursue MD (Medicine) from CSMMU (King George Medical University), Lucknow, and DM (Neurology) from SGPGIMS, Lucknow. She specializes in stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, and headache.
Dr. Ritu Jha has been a part of many research papers published in international journals. She is also a gold medallist in anatomy and is a part of the Delhi Neurology Association, Indian Stroke Association, and Indian Epilepsy Association. She has served at the GTB Hospital, New Delhi as Assistant Professor Neurology and the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital as Junior Consultant. She also helps teach other students at IHBAS, New Delhi as Assistant Professor Neurology.
Neurologists are doctors who are trained in diagnosing and treating conditions of the brain and nervous system. Since neurology deals with the brain and nervous system, there are several conditions that neurologists could diagnose and treat. Many of these neurologists study a certain subset of neurology once they finish their training. Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Ritu Jha treats are:
The neurologist treats diseases that affect the nervous system, such as: infections (viral, bacterial, fungal) Cancers (benign, malignant) Neurological diseases are common, and the risks of developing them increase with age.
A primary care physician usually refers a patient to a neurologist in case they experience any of the following symptoms:
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.
If you wish to seek consultation from doctor Ritu Jha, you can visit him between 10 am and 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Always call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
Dr Ritu Jha performs a number of popular procedures listed below::
Having performed a record number of successful brain and spine procedures with a high success rate, the neurologist has received worldwide recognition for their patient-centric approach and holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards.
Share Your Experience about Dr. Ritu Jha
Dr. Ritu Jha has over 8 years of experience as a neurologist.
Dr. Ritu specializes in stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, and headache.
Yes, Dr. Ritu Jha provides online video consultation through MediGence.
It cost 14 USD to video consult with Dr. Ritu Jha through MediGence.
Dr. Ritu is a part of the Delhi Neurology Association, Indian Stroke Association, and Indian Epilepsy Association.
Dr. Ritu specializes in helping people solve diagnose and treat ailments related to the brain, nerves, and the spine as well. She has a focus on curing movement disorders along with other neurological disorders.
She can be easily consulted by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your inquiry. A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the consultation can be done.
A neurologist is a doctor who has received training in diagnosing and treating conditions of the spinal cord, brain, and nerves. These conditions could affect thinking and behavior. A neurologist has to undergo mandatory training after becoming a doctor. This specialty is concerned with conditions that are linked to life and death scenarios owing to which the technologies and techniques in this field have advanced rapidly. Neurologists always try to know the cause of a condition before starting treatment. For this, they conduct different tests and procedures in order to diagnose and treat neurological disorders.
Diagnostic tests play an important role in evaluating the underlying conditions and deciding the right treatment. A neurologist performs certain tests before and after consultation to reach the right conclusion. Below-listed diagnostic tests are required before and during a consultation with a neurologist:
Some additional tests required for the diagnosis of neurological disorders are:
You need to visit a neurologist if you show any of the following signs:
Chronic headaches: If you suffer from migraine headaches, you need to consult a neurologist, especially when the signs are related to neurological deficits.
Chronic pain: In case of severe pain, your primary care doctor will refer you to a neurologist who will find out if there are some other underlying conditions for the symptoms.
Dizziness: If you experience vertigo or have difficulty maintain your balance, you should immediately see a neurologist as these can happen due to some serious conditions.
Numbness or tingling Numbness is usually experienced on one side of the body and can lead to a stroke.
Movement problems If you experience difficulty in shuffling your feet or feel tremors, see a neurologist.