Neurosurgeon ·
Manipal Hospitals Goa, Dona Paula , Panjim, India
43 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English ,Hindi
D. Audumbar Netalkar is a highly reputed neurosurgeon with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He is currently a Consultant- Neurology at Manipal Hospital, HAL Airport Road, Panjim, Goa. He is also associated with Apollo Victor Hospital, Goa, SMRC's V M Salgaocar Hospital, Chicalim, and Dr. Kolwalkar's Galaxy Hospital, Mapusa. Dr. Netalkar completed his MBBS in the year in 1981 from the University of Bombay, Maharashtra. Later, in 1985, he completed his M.Ch. in neurosurgery from Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College (GSMC) and the King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. He was also awarded fellowship in Micro-neurosurgery from Royal Preston Hospital, Fulwood, England.
Dr. Netalkar has gained expertise in various neurological procedures including brain surgery, spinal surgery, and various complex neurological disorders. He is extensively experienced in performing various neurological surgeries including Brain Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization, Spinal, and Cerebral Tumor Embolization, Carotid Cavernous Fistula Treatment, and Foot Drop Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization. His areas of interest include Traumatic Stress Disorders & Treatment, Experimental Neuroimmunology, and Translational Neurology & Neurophysiology.
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. Audumbar Netalkar treats:
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.
Neurologic symptoms are generally caused by a disorder that affects the nervous system and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions. Symptoms can be all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, the special senses, sleep, awareness, and mental function.
The working hour of doctor Audumbar Netalkar is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.
Dr Audumbar Netalkar is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::
Dr. Audumbar Netalkar 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.
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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.
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 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:
For the diagnosis of neurological conditions, you need to have one or more of the following tests::
Here are some of the common signs that you must seek the medical assistance of a neurosurgeon:
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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