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Dr. Amitabha Ghosh

Dr. Amitabha Ghosh

Neurosurgeon ·
, Kolkata, India

18 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

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About Dr. Amitabha Ghosh

Conditions Treated by Dr. Amitabha Ghosh

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. Amitabha Ghosh treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Amitabha Ghosh

Neurological conditions produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. You should never ignore any such symptoms because these may lead to severe results if left unaddressed. Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below.

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

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. Amitabha Ghosh

If you wish to see Dr Amitabha Ghosh 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. Amitabha Ghosh

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Amitabha Ghosh has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

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

Dr. Amitabha Ghosh specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases. The neurosurgeon has developed an excellent team of physicians to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety. The team includes neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who are regional experts in the surgical treatment of neurological diseases.

Qualification

  • MD
  • MBBS

Work Experiences

  • Registrar -t Manchester Royal Infirmary and North Manchester GH
  • Specialist Registrar - Hope Hospital
  • Consultant Neurologist - Plymouth Hospitals

Certifications (1)

  • CCST (Neurology) - Medical Royal College (UK), 2001

Memberships (5)

  • World Federation of Neurology - Research Group on Aphasia and Cognitive Disorders
  • Asian Society against Dementia
  • Association of Neuroscientists of Eastern India
  • American Academy of Neurology
  • Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Arthrodesis
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Bone Reconstruction
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Amitabha Ghosh is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Kolkata, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Amitabha Ghosh is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 28 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Dr. Amitabha Ghosh 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 are regarded as highly trained specialists who perform some of the most critical surgeries on the brain and spine. The nervous system being the most complicated part of the body needs great precision and accuracy while performing surgery. Neurosurgeons also may also consult other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery.

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:

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

The below-listed are some of the diagnostic tests recommended by a neurosurgeon to diagnose a condition 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

Here are some of the top signs that suggest you should consult a neurosurgeon:

  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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