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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr. Sumit Goyal

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. Sumit Goyal treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Sumit Goyal

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.

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

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. Sumit Goyal

The working hour of doctor Sumit Goyal 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. Sumit Goyal

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

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

Dr. Sumit Goyal specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases. The neurosurgeon has developed an excellent team of physicians to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety. The team includes neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who are regional experts in the surgical treatment of neurological diseases.

Qualification

  • DNB
  • MBBS

Past Experiences

  • Associate Consultant - Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
  • New Delhi
  • Assistant Professor - Ganga Ram Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (GRIPMER)
  • Consultant - Max Superspeciality Hospital
  • Saket
  • New Delhi
  • Consultant - Fortis Hospital
  • Noida
  • Senior Resident - Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (5)

  • Neurological Surgeons Society of India
  • Neurological Society of India
  • Delhi Spine Society
  • Society of Therapeutic Neuro-interventions (STNI)
  • Society of Neuro Vascular Interventions (SNVI)

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PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Sumit Goyal have?
Dr. Sumit Goyal is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in New Delhi, India.
Does Dr. Sumit Goyal offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Sumit Goyal have?
Dr. Sumit Goyal is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 15 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. For a complete evaluation of your condition, you have to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:

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

The below-listed are some of the diagnostic tests recommended by a neurosurgeon to diagnose a condition of the nervous system::

  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 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

Neurosurgeons perform complicated operations on the brain. Also, they deal with the whole nervous system and treat all the body parts that are affected by nerve issues. Typically, a neurosurgeon will diagnose patients' symptoms and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.