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Dr. Raghu Prasad Varma

Dr. Raghu Prasad Varma

Neurosurgeon ·
, Mumbai, India

29 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

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About Dr. Raghu Prasad Varma

Conditions Treated by Dr. Raghu Prasad Varma

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. Raghu Prasad Varma treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Raghu Prasad Varma

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.

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

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. Raghu Prasad Varma

The working hour of doctor Raghu Prasad Varma 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. Raghu Prasad Varma

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Raghu Prasad Varma perform are given below::

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

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

  • MS
  • MBBS
  • DNB

Work Experiences

  • Currently working on Fortis Hiranandani Hospital.

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Procedures Performed

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Arthrodesis
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Raghu Prasad Varma 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. Raghu Prasad Varma is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 15 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 examination may include the following:

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

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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