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BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Sonal Gupta has an experienced neurosurgeon with more than 20 years of clinical expertise. She is currently the Director, Neuro & Spine Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. Before joining Fortis, she has been associated with various organizations such as Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Action Balaji Hospital, and Max Hospital. She also worked as Neurosurgery Registrar, at Salford Royal Hospital (UK). Dr. Sonal completed her M.B.B. S, Baroda Medical College, Gujarat in 1992 and done her M.Ch (Neurosurgery) from Sreechitra Institute of Medical Science & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in the year 1997. She had also done DNB (Neurosurgery) in 1998.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Sonal Gupta has ample experience in performing cranial neurosurgery and Neurospinal surgery. Her expertise includes performing Cervical disc surgery with or without cervical disc replacement, Pediatric congenital spine diseases, Complex spine and spine tumors surgery, Microscopic removal of spinal cord tumors, Craniovertebral junction surgery-congenital and trauma, and Lumbar spine surgeries – decompression, discectomies, and fixation. Her areas of interest include Microscopic brain tumor surgery, Spine decompression and fixation, Keyhole spine Surgery, VP Shunt, and Complex skull Base tumors.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Sonal Gupta

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. Sonal Gupta treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Sonal Gupta

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.

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

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. Sonal Gupta

Doctor Sonal Gupta 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. Sonal Gupta

The popular procedures that Dr. Sonal Gupta performs are listed below:

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

Dr. Sonal Gupta 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
  • MCh (Neurosurgery)
  • DNB (Neurosurgery)

Past Experiences

  • Sr. Neurosurgeon, max hospital
  • Sr. Neurosurgeon, action balaji hospital
  • Sr. Neurosurgeon, maharaja agarsen hospital
  • Assistant professor, aiims
  • Neurosurgery registrar, salford (uk)
  • Assistant professor, mgnims (jaipur)
  • Clinical associate, hinduja hospital (mumbai)
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RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (1)

  • Research paper on ‘grading system for clinico-radiological correlation in syringomyelia-chiari malformation’, presented in 46th annual conference of neurological society of India

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PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Dr. Sonal Gupta is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in New Delhi, India.

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How many years of experience does Dr. Sonal Gupta have?

Dr. Sonal Gupta is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 29 Years years of experience.

What is the consulting fee of Dr. Sonal Gupta?

The consultation fees of Brain and Spine Specialist in India like Dr. Sonal Gupta starts from USD 35.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

Dr. Sonal Gupta 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. 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.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Neurosurgeon

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. For a complete evaluation of your condition, you have to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:

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

Some of the diagnostic tests required before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon are::

  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?

You need to visit a neurosurgeon if you show any of the following signs:

  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.