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Dr. Aaditya Kashikar

Dr. Aaditya Kashikar

Neurosurgeon ·
, Mumbai, India

14 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

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About Dr. Aaditya Kashikar

Conditions Treated by Dr. Aaditya Kashikar

A neurosurgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, and spine. Neurosurgeons offer non-operative as well as surgical treatment to patients. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Aaditya Kashikar treats:

  • Disc Bulge
  • Congenital Spine Disorders
  • Brain Abscess
  • Cerebral Edema
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Traumatic Head Injury
  • Aneurysm
  • Meningiomas
  • Brain Cancers
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Arthritis
  • Chronic Depression
  • Achondroplasia
  • Disc Pain
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Epilepsy
  • Vertebral Hemangioma
  • Pituitary Adenoma
  • Spinal Tumor
  • Fractured Vertebra
  • Ependymomas
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Dystonia
  • Vertebral Osteoporosis
  • Csf Obstruction
  • Disc Disease
  • Astrocytoma
  • Scoliosis
  • Arteriovenous Malformation
  • Disc Herniation
  • Vertebral Compression Fractures
  • Tremors
  • High Intracranial Pressure
  • Meningioma
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Stroke
  • Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Brain Tumor
  • Paget'S Disease
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Vertebral Tumors
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Disc Degeneration
  • Dementia
  • Tourette's Syndrome
  • Glioma
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Brain Infection
  • Disc Dessication
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Slip Disc

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Aaditya Kashikar

Some of the signs and symptoms of neurological disorders are listed below. Consult your doctor/neurosurgeons if you experience any of these symptoms. Early detection of the condition can help control the severity of the symptoms and can be effectively treated. The below symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon who will advise required diagnostic tests and start appropriate treatment.

  • “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
  • Rapidly increasing head circumference
  • Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
  • Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
  • Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
  • Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
  • Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
  • Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
  • Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
  • Fatigue
  • restricting range of motion
  • Seizures
  • Stiffness in the low back area
  • Drowsiness
  • Prominent scalp veins
  • Memory problems
  • Sleep problems
  • Unusually large head size

Neurological disorders can cause mixed symptoms, such as difficulties in moving, speaking, learning, swallowing, breathing. According to brain specialists, there are more than 600 neurologic diseases that cause mild to severe symptoms. Having a neurological disease could have a deep impact on the patient’s life. It is very important that a person should seek medical advice from a neurologist.

Operating Hours of Dr. Aaditya Kashikar

If you wish to see Dr Aaditya Kashikar in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Aaditya Kashikar

The popular procedures that Dr. Aaditya Kashikar performs are listed below:

  • Microdiscectomy
  • Laminectomy
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • Craniotomy
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Spinal Fusion

Dr. Aaditya Kashikar is a renowned neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and high success rate. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient completely before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety. Also, the doctor is abreast with the latest techniques.

Qualification

  • MS
  • DNB
  • MBBS

Work Experiences

  • Senior Registrar- B.Y.L.Nair Hospital

Certifications (1)

  • pine Fellowhip under the able guidance of Dr. S.Y.Bhojraj.

Memberships (4)

  • Association of Spine Surgeons Of India (ASSI)
  • North American Spine Society (NASS)
  • Bombay Spine Club (BSC)
  • Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS)

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Procedures Performed

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Tumour Treatment
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Aaditya Kashikar is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Thane, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Aaditya Kashikar is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 14 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Dr. Aaditya Kashikar is a renowned neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and high success rate. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient completely before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety. Also, the doctor is abreast with the latest techniques. Neurosurgeons work in different settings like private clinics and public or private hospitals. They often collaborate with other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery. They also evaluate the condition of the patient before performing surgery in order to find the complications of the surgery, if any.

You may have one or more diagnostic tests so that doctors can know the cause of your condition and make effective treatment strategies. A neurological exam or a neuro exam is the evaluation of an individual’s nervous system to know how well it is functioning and find out an underlying condition. A neurological exam may include:

  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Spinal MRI
  • CT Brain
  • Myelogram
  • MRI Brain
  • Physical Exam
  • Blood Tests
  • Spinal X-ray
  • Neurological exam
  • Nerve conduction velocity studies/electromyography

Some of the diagnostic tests required before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon are::

  1. Cerebral Angiogram
  2. CT Myelogram
  3. CT Scans
  4. Lumbar Puncture
  5. MRI Scans
  6. X-ray Imaging
  7. Electroencephalogram
  8. Electromyogram
  9. Spinal tap CT

If you show the below symptoms, consult a neurosurgeon who will diagnose the condition and suggest the right treatment.

  1. Numbness and pain
  2. Weak grip
  3. Persistent headache/migraine
  4. Impaired movement
  5. Seizures
  6. Balance issues

Neurosurgeons help in the diagnosis and treatment of the conditions of the nervous system. They are mostly involved in complicated surgery of the brain. They offer surgical treatment for the conditions affecting any part of the body, caused mainly due to nerve issues.

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