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Dr. Nikhil Arbatti

Dr. Nikhil Arbatti

Neurosurgeon ·
, Mumbai, India

22 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

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About Dr. Nikhil Arbatti

Conditions Treated by Dr. Nikhil Arbatti

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. Nikhil Arbatti treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Nikhil Arbatti

Neurological conditions produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. You should never ignore any such symptoms because these may lead to severe results if left unaddressed. Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below.

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

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. Nikhil Arbatti

If you wish to see Dr Nikhil Arbatti 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. Nikhil Arbatti

The popular procedures that Dr. Nikhil Arbatti performs are listed below:

  • Laminectomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • Spinal Fusion

Dr. Nikhil Arbatti 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

Work Experiences

  • Consultant Spine Surgeon - Asian Heart Institute
  • Consultnat - Bhatia Hospitals
  • Consultant - Saifee Hospitals

Memberships (4)

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
  • Bombay orthoapedic society
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Nikhil Arbatti 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. Nikhil Arbatti is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 18 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 mostly see patients in their own clinics and public and private hospitals. Sometimes, they have to work with other specialists and medical experts to seek their opinion on diagnosis and surgery techniques. They also evaluate the diagnostic tests to know the exact underlying conditions and accordingly proceed with the treatment.

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:

  • Neurological exam
  • MRI Brain
  • CT Brain
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Physical Exam
  • Blood Tests
  • Myelogram
  • Spinal MRI
  • Spinal X-ray
  • 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

Here are some of the top signs that suggest you should consult 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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