Your Notifications
All done, no notifications

BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Gaurav Bansal has more than 18 years of clinical experience. He is currently Senior Consultant, Neuro & Spine Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Noida | Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road. He is a highly experienced neurosurgeon and performed several neurosurgeries with a high success rate. Dr. Gaurav completed his MBBS in the year 2000 from Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak. Later, in the year 2004, he completed his MS in General Surgery from King George’s Medical University and College, Lucknow. He was awarded M. Ch. in neurosurgery in 2008 by All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Contribution to Medical Science

Because of the excellent work of Dr. Gaurav in the neurosurgery arena, he was awarded Fellowship of American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is also the International Member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons, USA’ and ‘Congress of Neurological Surgeons, USA’. Dr. Gaurav is an expert in performing minimally invasive Minimal Invasive Brain Surgery (Key Hole), Micro Neuro & Spine Surgery, Neuro-Vascular Surgery, Neuro & Spine Trauma, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Endoscopic and Stitchless Spine Procedures (MISS), Endoscopic Neurosurgery, Neuro-oncology (Brain and Spine tumors), Back pain, Sciatica and Cervical spondylosis.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Gaurav Bansal

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. Gaurav Bansal treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Gaurav Bansal

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.

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

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. Gaurav Bansal

If you wish to see Dr Gaurav Bansal in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work 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. Gaurav Bansal

The popular procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bansal performs are listed below:

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

Dr. Gaurav Bansal 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
  • MS (General Surgery)
  • MCh (Neurosurgery)

Past Experiences

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
  • Max Hospital, New Delhi
  • All India Spine & Neuro Hospital, Sirsa, Haryana
  • Sri Sai Hospital, Moradabad, UP.
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
  • Written Second Opinion report delivered within 5 days
  • Option to avail the Video Consultation with the Lead Doctor of the board

Access Our most trusted Medical Second Opinion

Required | alphabets and spaces
Required | A valid, working email address
Required | A valid contact

Telemedicine Doctors

CERTIFICATIONS (1)

  • Fellowship of American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

MEMBERSHIPS (5)

  • International Fellow of American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), USA
  • Member of Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), USA
  • Member of Neurological Society (NSI), India
  • Member of Nero-Trauma Society (NTSI), India
  • Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA), India

Share Your Experience about Dr. Gaurav Bansal

PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Gaurav Bansal have?
Dr. Gaurav Bansal is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Noida, India.
Does Dr. Gaurav Bansal offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Gaurav Bansal have?
Dr. Gaurav Bansal is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 15 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

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 are regarded as highly trained specialists who perform some of the most critical surgeries on the brain and spine. The nervous system being the most complicated part of the body needs great precision and accuracy while performing surgery. Neurosurgeons also may also consult other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery.

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. For a complete evaluation of your condition, you have to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:

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