Dr. Prathap Kumar Pani

Conditions Treated by Dr. Prathap Kumar Pani

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. Prathap Kumar Pani treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Prathap Kumar Pani

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.

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

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. Prathap Kumar Pani

The working hour of doctor Prathap Kumar Pani is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Prathap Kumar Pani

The popular procedures that Dr. Prathap Kumar Pani performs are listed below:

• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Microdiscectomy
• Spinal Fusion

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Prathap Kumar Pani 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
• MS
• MCh

Work Experiences

• Senior Consultant, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
• Consultant, R. N Tagore Hospital, Kolkata
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, HAL Airport Road
• Consultant, Sagar Hospital, Jayanagar and Banashankari, Bangalore
• Consultant, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Bangalore