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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ajay Kurve

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. Ajay Kurve treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Ajay Kurve

In case your body shows any of the below-given symptoms, go and see a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some conditions may be mild while others may require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis on time can prevent serious conditions.

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

When the brain is damaged, it affects different things, including memory, sensation, and even an individual’s personality. Brain disorders are caused by illness, genetics, and traumatic injury. These disorders can produce different symptoms.

Operating Hours of Dr. Ajay Kurve

You can find Doctor Ajay Kurve in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available 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. Ajay Kurve

The popular procedures that Dr. Ajay Kurve performs are listed below:

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Ajay Kurve 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

  • MBBS
  • MS (General Surgery)
  • MCh (Neurosurgery

Past Experiences

  • Dr. Ajay Kurve practices at Wockhardt Super Speciality Hospital
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
  • Written Second Opinion report delivered within 5 days
  • Option to avail the Video Consultation with the Lead Doctor of the board

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CERTIFICATIONS (1)

  • Neuroendoscopy training under Prof. Michael Gaab at Hannover, Germany

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (4)

  • Bagged J. B. Mody Best Paper Award for the paper entitled ‘Fifteen year clinical experience of traumatic carotico cavernous fistula’ presented in 12th National Neurotrauma Conference in 2003 at Pune
  • Won the Best Poster award for the paper at 13th Annual National Neurotrauma Conference, Ludhiana in 2004
  • Bagged Sehgal's Best Neurosurgery Paper Award at 53rd Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India, Indore in 2004
  • Participated in panel discussion on ‘Polytrauma’ at a leading Hospital in Nagpur in 2005

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PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Ajay Kurve have?
Dr. Ajay Kurve is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Mumbai, India.
Does Dr. Ajay Kurve offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Ajay Kurve have?
Dr. Ajay Kurve is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 20 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

Dr. Ajay Kurve 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 mostly see patients in their own clinics and public and private hospitals. Sometimes, they have to work with other specialists and medical experts to seek their opinion on diagnosis and surgery techniques. They also evaluate the diagnostic tests to know the exact underlying conditions and accordingly proceed with the treatment.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon will recommend you one or more diagnostic tests before and during consultation in order to find out the case of the condition and start the right treatment. For a complete evaluation of your condition, you have to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:

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

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?

You need to visit a neurosurgeon if you show any of the following signs:

  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.