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Spine & Neurosurgeon
Apollo Hospitals , Hyderabad, India24 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Alok Ranjan is one of the highly experienced Neurosurgeon in Hyderabad having more than 24 years of experience. He is currently practicing as Sr. Consultant & Coordinator, Department of Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Before this, he was associated with Morriston Hospital, Swansea as a Consultant and Registrar, neurosurgery. Dr. Alok was also a Faculty member, Department of Neurosurgery at the prestigious CMC, Vellore. Dr. Alok has done MBBS from Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore in the year 1986. From the same college, in 1992, he completed M.Ch. in neurosurgery.
Dr. Alok Ranjan has done more than 9000 neurosurgeries. He has a special interest in Pediatric spinal cord surgery, Minimally invasive spinal surgery, Skull base surgery, Aneurysm surgery/AVM surgery, and Micro-neurosurgery for brain and spine tumor and Vascular anomalies. Dr. Alok is an esteemed member of AO spine, Eurospine and is also the Life Member of Neurological Society of India. Various research papers of Dr. Alok, related to advanced neurology, have been published in national and international journals. Dr. Alok Ranjan also conducts instructional courses related to minimally invasive disc surgery, disc arthroplasty, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and balloon kyphoplasty.
A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis as well as surgical treatment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as congenital anomalies, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, or degenerative diseases of the spine. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Alok Ranjan treats:
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.
The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.
The working hour of doctor Alok Ranjan is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. 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.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Alok Ranjan perform are given below::
One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Alok Ranjan 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.
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Neurosurgeons, also known as brain surgeons, are doctors who specialize in the surgical treatment of conditions that affect the nervous system, brain, and spine. Neurosurgeons first have the training which makes them eligible to practise as a doctor. After this, they complete specialist training in neurosurgery. Neurosurgeons work both in private and public hospitals. They also see patients in a clinic or surgery. They work closely with specialists and health professionals as part of a medical team, such as a critical care team or a hospital stroke team.
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. 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:
Below are some tests that a neurosurgeon may recommend for the diagnosis of the conditions of the nervous system.:
Here are some of the common signs that you must seek the medical assistance of a neurosurgeon:
Neurosurgeons perform complicated operations on the brain. Also, they deal with the whole nervous system and treat all the body parts that are affected by nerve issues. Typically, a neurosurgeon will diagnose patients' symptoms and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.