Dr. Audumbar Netalkar

Qualification and Experience

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. 

Contribution to Medical Science

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.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Audumbar Netalkar

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:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Audumbar Netalkar

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.

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

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.

Operating Hours of Dr. Audumbar Netalkar

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.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Audumbar Netalkar

Dr Audumbar Netalkar is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

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

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.

Qualification

• MBBS
• MCh

Past Experiences

• Consultant Neurosurgeon at Apollo Victor Hospitals, Margao-Goa
• Consultant Neurosurgeon at Sir H. N. Hospital, Mumbai
• Consultant Neurosurgeon at G. S. Medical College and K.E.M Hospital, Bombay
• Consultant Neurosurgeon at P. D. Hinduja National Hospital, Bombay
• Consultant Neurosurgeon at Royal Preston Hospital , UK
• Consultant Neurosurgeon at Khoula Hospital, Muscat
• Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Manipal Hospital Goa
• Consultant Neurosurgeon at Parsee General Hospital, Mumbai