Dr. Alok Sharma

Conditions Treated by Dr. Alok Sharmat

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. Alok Sharmat treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Alok Sharmat

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.

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

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.

Operating Hours of Dr. Alok Sharmat

The working hour of doctor Alok Sharmat 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.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Alok Sharmat

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Alok Sharmat perform are given below::

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

With a rich experience in neurosurgery and having a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.

Qualification

• MS
• MBBS
• MCh

Past Experiences

• Professor & Head of Department of Neurosurgery - Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Sion, Mumbai
• Consultant Neurosurgeon - Fortis Hospitals