Dr. Raghuram Gopalakrishnan

Conditions Treated by Dr. Raghuram Gopalakrishnan

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. Raghuram Gopalakrishnan treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Raghuram Gopalakrishnan

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.

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

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. Raghuram Gopalakrishnan

The working hour of doctor Raghuram Gopalakrishnan is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off 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. Raghuram Gopalakrishnan

Dr Raghuram Gopalakrishnan is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

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

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.