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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr. Abhishek A Karadkar

Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people suffering aneurysms, blocked arteries, trauma to the brain and spine, birth defects, chronic low-back pain, brain and spinal cord cancer, and peripheral nerve problems. Neurosurgeons also do surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal surgery, and brain tumor removal surgery. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Abhishek A Karadkar treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Abhishek A Karadkar

Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.

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

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. Abhishek A Karadkar

If you wish to see Dr Abhishek A Karadkar in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available during operating hours, you should check with the doctor for his availability and then visit his clinic/hospital.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Abhishek A Karadkar

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Abhishek A Karadkar perform are given below::

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Abhishek A Karadkar has specialized in the surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The doctor works with a team of highly experienced physicians and can handle even the most complex with quite an ease. The neurosurgeon follows all medical protocols to ensure patient safety.

Qualification

  • MS - Orthopaedics - Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion,Mumbai, 2015
  • MBBS - Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion,Mumbai, 2008
  • Fellowship training in Spine Surgery (M.U.H.S. Accredited Mentor),
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai ·
  • Fellowship in Spinal Surgery (Paediatric and Adult Deformity), Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark ·
  • Fellowship in Spinal Surgery (Paediatric and Adult Deformity), Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (NHS), Stanmore, United Kingdom

Past Experiences

  • Currently working at Nanavati Hospital.
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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CERTIFICATIONS (3)

  • Advanced Training Course in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and ALIF, Clinique du Parc, Montpellier, France ·
  • International Spine Surgeon Training Course in MIS and Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Wooridul Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
  • Fellowship in Deformity Correction and Reconsructive Spinal Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, South Korea

MEMBERSHIPS (5)

  • AO Spine
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India
  • Bombay Spine Society
  • Bombay Orthopaedic Society
  • Association of Medical Consultants, Mumbai

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PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Abhishek A Karadkar have?
Dr. Abhishek A Karadkar is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Mumbai, India.
Does Dr. Abhishek A Karadkar offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Abhishek A Karadkar have?
Dr. Abhishek A Karadkar is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 15 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatments of conditions of the central as well as the peripheral nervous system. A neurosurgeon completes special training after becoming a doctor, including one year of residency in general surgery and a few more years of residency in neurosurgery. Some neurosurgeons complete fellowship training, which is additional training to further enhance their focus within the field of neurosurgery. 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.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Neurosurgeon

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 examination is the assessment of motor responses and sensory neuron and includes the following:

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

Below are some tests that a neurosurgeon may recommend for the diagnosis of the conditions of the nervous system.:

  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
When should you go to see a neurosurgeon?

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

The nervous system is a complex part of the body, so neurosurgeons perform complicated surgeries. They address the issues of the entire nervous system and offer treatment of every part of the body affected by the nerves. They also help in the diagnosis of symptoms of the nervous system and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.