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Dr. Guruprasad S Pujar

Dr. Guruprasad S Pujar

Neurosurgeon ·
, Bangalore, India

15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Kannada , English

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Specialises in:

Vertebral HemangiomaTremorsScoliosisBrain CancersDisc Pain

About Dr. Guruprasad S Pujar

Conditions Treated by Dr. Guruprasad S Pujar

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. Guruprasad S Pujar treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Guruprasad S Pujar

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.

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

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. Guruprasad S Pujar

If you wish to see Dr Guruprasad S Pujar in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Guruprasad S Pujar

Dr Guruprasad S Pujar is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Guruprasad S Pujar 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

  • MBBS - Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC), 2005
  • MD - General Medicine - Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC), 2009
  • DM - Neurology - Dr. Sampurnanand Medical College, Jodhpur, 2014

Work Experiences

  • Navachethana Hospital in Yelahanka, Bangalore,Bangaluru Neuro Centre in Malleswaram, Bangalore and Aster CMI Hospital in Hebbal, Bangalore.

Memberships (1)

  • Karnataka Medical Council

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Arthrodesis
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Bone Reconstruction
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Guruprasad S Pujar is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Bangalore, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Guruprasad S Pujar is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 11 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons provide surgical treatment for the conditions of the brain and spine. They are considered some of the highly experienced and trained specialists in medicine and are involved in consulting with other doctors about various cases. Neurosurgeons treat people with a range of neurological issues, such as lower back pain, brain tumor, carpal tunnel syndrome, and peripheral nervous system disorders. 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:

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

Below are some tests that a neurosurgeon may recommend for the diagnosis of the conditions of the nervous system.:

  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

You need to visit a neurosurgeon if you show any of the following signs:

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

Neurosurgeons perform complicated operations on the brain. Also, they deal with the whole nervous system and treat all the body parts that are affected by nerve issues. Typically, a neurosurgeon will diagnose patients' symptoms and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.

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