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Dr. Arun L Naik

Dr. Arun L Naik

Neurosurgeon ·
, Bangalore, India

24 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Kannada, English ,Hindi

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About Dr. Arun L Naik

Conditions Treated by Dr. Arun L Naik

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. Arun L Naik treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Arun L Naik

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.

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

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. Arun L Naik

If you wish to see Dr Arun L Naik in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Sometimes, the doctor may not be available on the working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Arun L Naik

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

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

Dr. Arun L Naik 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.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • MS - General Surgery
  • MCh - Neuro Surgery

Work Experiences

  • 1994 - 2014 Neurosurgeon at AIIMS
  • Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bangalore
  • Hosmat Hospital at Bangalore
  • BGS Global Hopsitals, Bangalore

Memberships (10)

  • World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies: Member
  • Neurological Society of India: Full Member
  • Skull Base Surgery Society of India: Member
  • Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery: Member
  • Indian Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery: Member
  • Bangalore Neurological Society: Member
  • Indian Medical Association: Life Member
  • Surgical Society of Bangalore: Life Member
  • Association of Surgeons of India: Life Member

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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
Brain Tumour Treatment
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion
VP Shunt

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Arun L Naik is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Bengaluru, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Arun L Naik is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 20 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

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 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.

Diagnosis tests act as an important tool to find out the condition(s) a patient is suffering from. So, a neurosurgeon will ask you to get a few tests done so that they get to know the cause of the symptoms which further helps in finding the condition the patient is suffering from. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor can start appropriate 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:

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

For the diagnosis of neurological conditions, you need to have one or more of the following tests::

  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

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

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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