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Dr. H C Pathak

Dr. H C Pathak

Neurosurgeon ·
, Delhi, India

47 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

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About Dr. H C Pathak

Conditions Treated by Dr. H C Pathak

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis as well as surgical treatment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as congenital anomalies, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, or degenerative diseases of the spine. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. H C Pathak treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. H C Pathak

Some of the signs and symptoms of neurological disorders are listed below. Consult your doctor/neurosurgeons if you experience any of these symptoms. Early detection of the condition can help control the severity of the symptoms and can be effectively treated. The below symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon who will advise required diagnostic tests and start appropriate treatment.

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

The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.

Operating Hours of Dr. H C Pathak

If you wish to see Dr H C Pathak 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. H C Pathak

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr H C Pathak has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

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

With a rich experience in neurosurgery and having a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.

Qualification

  • MBBS,
  • MS (Surgery),
  • MCh (Neurosurgery)

Work Experiences

  • Associate Director - Neurosurgery at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh New Delhi and Max Hospital, Dehradun
  • Head - Neurosurgery Department in various Armed Forces Hospitals
  • Professor and Head of Neurosurgery in prestigious Army Hospital (R&R) New Delhi and Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

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Procedures Performed

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Tumour Treatment
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. H C Pathak is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Delhi, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. H C Pathak is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 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 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.

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:

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

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

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.

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