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Dr. Ashok Hande

Dr. Ashok Hande

Neurosurgeon ·
, Mumbai, India

32 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

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About Dr. Ashok Hande

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ashok Hande

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. Ashok Hande treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Ashok Hande

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.

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

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. Ashok Hande

If you wish to see Dr Ashok Hande 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. Ashok Hande

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Ashok Hande perform are given below::

  • Brain Tumour Treatment

Dr. Ashok Hande 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 - King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, 1983
  • MS - General Surgery - University Of Bombay, 1987
  • MCh - Neuro Surgery - King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, 1992

Work Experiences

  • 1986 - 1996 Neurosurgeon at KEM hospital
  • 1996 - 2001 Consultant at Jaslok Hospital and Research Center
  • 2001 - 2002 Consultant at Lilawati Hospital
  • 1996 - 2012 Consultant at M.G.M. Hospital
  • 2009 - 2012 Consultant at Wokhardt Hospital
  • 2012 - Present Consultant at Fortis Hospitals

Memberships (6)

  • Member of Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons (ACNS)
  • Member of Society of Young Neurosurgeons of Asia
  • Member World Stroke Society
  • Member European Stroke Society
  • Member of Neurological Society of India
  • Member of Neurological Surgeons society of India

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Procedures Performed

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Tumour Treatment
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Spinal Decompression and Fixation

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Ashok Hande is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Mumbai, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Ashok Hande is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 31 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.

You have to undergo one or more diagnostic tests before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon. The result of the tests will help the doctor determine the root cause of the disease and plan the treatment accordingly. A neurological examination may include the following:

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

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

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

Dealing with the entire nervous system, neurosurgeons treat all the parts of the body that are affected by nerve issues. They do complex surgeries on the brain. Before starting treatment, they diagnose patients' symptoms and design minimally invasive treatment plans.

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