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Dr. Harshadrai C Parekh

Dr. Harshadrai C Parekh

Neurosurgeon ·
, Mumbai, India

34 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

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About Dr. Harshadrai C Parekh

Conditions Treated by Dr. Harshadrai C Parekh

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. Harshadrai C Parekh treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Harshadrai C Parekh

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.

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

Neurological disorders can cause mixed symptoms, such as difficulties in moving, speaking, learning, swallowing, breathing. According to brain specialists, there are more than 600 neurologic diseases that cause mild to severe symptoms. Having a neurological disease could have a deep impact on the patient’s life. It is very important that a person should seek medical advice from a neurologist.

Operating Hours of Dr. Harshadrai C Parekh

If you wish to see Dr Harshadrai C Parekh in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Sometimes, the doctor may not be available on the working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Harshadrai C Parekh

Dr Harshadrai C Parekh is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

  • Brain Tumour Treatment

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Harshadrai C Parekh 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, 1981
  • MS. (Gen Surgery), 1984
  • M. Ch. Neurosurgery, 1988

Work Experiences

  • Senior lecturer GMC and JJ group hospital, 1993
  • 1989 -1990, Senior lecturer in neurosurgery GMC & JJ group hospital
  • 1987, Registrar in neurosurgery at GMC & JJ group[ hospital
  • 1986-87, Senior house officer in neurosurgery GMC & JJ group hospital
  • 1985-86, Registrar in general surgery at P.N. hinduja national hospital, Mumbai.
  • 1990, Observer in neurosurgery royal preston hospital, UK
  • 1990-1992, Registrar in neurosurgery at royal preston hospital, UK

Memberships (1)

  • Royal Preston Health Society, UK

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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
Spinal Decompression and Fixation

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Harshadrai C Parekh is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Mumbai, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Harshadrai C Parekh is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 32 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

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 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.

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 examination is the assessment of motor responses and sensory neuron and includes the following:

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

The below-listed are some of the diagnostic tests recommended by a neurosurgeon to diagnose a condition 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

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

Dealing with the entire nervous system, neurosurgeons treat all the parts of the body that are affected by nerve issues. They do complex surgeries on the brain. Before starting treatment, they diagnose patients' symptoms and design minimally invasive treatment plans.

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