Dr. Shekhar Y Bhojraj

Conditions Treated by Dr. Shekhar Y Bhojraj

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. Shekhar Y Bhojraj treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Shekhar Y Bhojraj

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.

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

Neurologic symptoms are generally caused by a disorder that affects the nervous system and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions. Symptoms can be all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, the special senses, sleep, awareness, and mental function.

Operating Hours of Dr. Shekhar Y Bhojraj

Doctor Shekhar Y Bhojraj 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. Shekhar Y Bhojraj

The popular procedures that Dr. Shekhar Y Bhojraj performs are listed below:

• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Microdiscectomy
• Scoliosis Surgery
• Spinal Fusion

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

• M.S.
• F.C.P.S. (Ortho)
• D (Ortho).

Work Experiences

• Professor in Orthopedics and Chief Neurospinal Unit, K.E.M. Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai.
• Honorary Spine Consultant at V N Desai Municipal Hospital, Lilavati Hospital, Breach Candy Hospital.
• Consultant Spine Surgeon, Spine Clinic, P.D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre
• Director (Medical Wing) at Centre for Study of Society Changes, Mumbai
• Recognized teacher in Orthopedics for Mumbai University.