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BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Rana Patir is one of the most renowned neurosurgeons in India. With 23 years of experience in neurosurgery, Dr. Patir has done several neurosurgeries including complex cases. Dr. Patir is providing his services at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram as Chairman, Neuro and spine surgery. Dr. Patir has done MBBS, MS in General Surgery and M.Ch. in neurosurgery from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Before his association with Fortis, he was associated with Max Super Specialty Hospital and was also a faculty at AIIMS and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. Dr. Patir has also served as a Professor of neurology at Guwahati Medical College.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Patir has done more than 10000 neurological surgeries with a high success rate. He is highly reputed in the field of advanced neurosurgery. He is an expert in ExtraCranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, Epilepsy Surgery, Neurovascular Surgery, Minimal Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery, and Pediatric Neurosurgery. Dr. Patir was awarded a fellowship in Neurosurgery by New Castle, UK.  Dr. Patir has hands-on experience in various tumor-related surgeries including brain tumor surgery and brain stem tumor surgery.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Rana Patir

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. Rana Patir treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Rana Patir

In case your body shows any of the below-given symptoms, go and see a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some conditions may be mild while others may require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis on time can prevent serious conditions.

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

When the brain is damaged, it affects different things, including memory, sensation, and even an individual’s personality. Brain disorders are caused by illness, genetics, and traumatic injury. These disorders can produce different symptoms.

Operating Hours of Dr. Rana Patir

Doctor Rana Patir is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available 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. Rana Patir

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Rana Patir has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

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

Dr. Rana Patir is a renowned neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and high success rate. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient completely before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety. Also, the doctor is abreast with the latest techniques.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • MS (General Surgery)
  • MCh (Neurosurgery)

Past Experiences

  • 2009 - 2012 Director, Neurosciences at Max Super Specialty Hospital
  • Director, Neurosurgery at Max Healthcare
  • Chaired the Department of Neurosurgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
  • Registrar, Regional Neurosciences Centre at Regional Neurosciences Centre
  • Faculty of Neurosurgery at AIIMS
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CERTIFICATIONS (1)

  • Fellowship in Neurosurgery at New Castle, UK

MEMBERSHIPS (2)

  • Delhi Medical Council
  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

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PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Rana Patir have?
Dr. Rana Patir is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Gurgaon, India.
Does Dr. Rana Patir offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Rana Patir have?
Dr. Rana Patir is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 28 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatments of conditions of the central as well as the peripheral nervous system. A neurosurgeon completes special training after becoming a doctor, including one year of residency in general surgery and a few more years of residency in neurosurgery. Some neurosurgeons complete fellowship training, which is additional training to further enhance their focus within the field of neurosurgery. Neurosurgeons work in different settings like private clinics and public or private hospitals. They often collaborate with other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery. They also evaluate the condition of the patient before performing surgery in order to find the complications of the surgery, if any.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Neurosurgeon

Diagnosis tests act as an important tool to find out the condition(s) a patient is suffering from. So, a neurosurgeon will ask you to get a few tests done so that they get to know the cause of the symptoms which further helps in finding the condition the patient is suffering from. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor can start appropriate treatment. A neurological exam or a neuro exam is the evaluation of an individual’s nervous system to know how well it is functioning and find out an underlying condition. A neurological exam may include:

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

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
When should you go to see a neurosurgeon?

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

Neurosurgeons help in the diagnosis and treatment of the conditions of the nervous system. They are mostly involved in complicated surgery of the brain. They offer surgical treatment for the conditions affecting any part of the body, caused mainly due to nerve issues.