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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr. Dhanashri Chonkar

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. Dhanashri Chonkar treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Dhanashri Chonkar

Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.

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

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. Dhanashri Chonkar

You can find Doctor Dhanashri Chonkar in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available 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. Dhanashri Chonkar

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Dhanashri Chonkar perform are given below::

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Dhanashri Chonkar has specialized in the surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The doctor works with a team of highly experienced physicians and can handle even the most complex with quite an ease. The neurosurgeon follows all medical protocols to ensure patient safety.

Qualification

  • Dr. Dhanashri Chonkar did her Internal Medicine from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Hospital. After completing MD from Sion Hospital in 1992

Past Experiences

  • Had private clinical practice as a consultant physician for 15 years.
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Dhanashri Chonkar have?
Dr. Dhanashri Chonkar is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Mumbai, India.
Does Dr. Dhanashri Chonkar offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Dhanashri Chonkar have?
Dr. Dhanashri Chonkar is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 34 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

Dr. Dhanashri Chonkar 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 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.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon will recommend you one or more diagnostic tests before and during consultation in order to find out the case of the condition and start the right 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:

  • Nerve conduction velocity studies/electromyography
  • Myelogram
  • Blood Tests
  • Neurological exam
  • Physical Exam
  • MRI Brain
  • Spinal MRI
  • Spinal X-ray
  • CT Brain
  • 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
When should you go to see a neurosurgeon?

Here are some of the common signs that you must seek the medical assistance of a neurosurgeon:

  1. Numbness and pain
  2. Weak grip
  3. Persistent headache/migraine
  4. Impaired movement
  5. Seizures
  6. Balance issues

The nervous system is a complex part of the body, so neurosurgeons perform complicated surgeries. They address the issues of the entire nervous system and offer treatment of every part of the body affected by the nerves. They also help in the diagnosis of symptoms of the nervous system and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.