Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T

Conditions Treated by Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T

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. Venkata Ramakrishna T treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T

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.

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

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. Venkata Ramakrishna T

If you wish to see Dr Venkata Ramakrishna T in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work 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. Venkata Ramakrishna T

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Venkata Ramakrishna T perform are given below::

• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Laminectomy
• Spinal Fusion
• Microdiscectomy

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T has specialized in the surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The doctor works with a team of highly experienced physicians and can handle even the most complex with quite an ease. The neurosurgeon follows all medical protocols to ensure patient safety.

Qualification

• MS
• MBBS

Past Experiences

• Worked in department of spine surgery in Sakra World Hospital as a fellow in spine surgery from June 2016 to June 2018
• Worked as a fellow in spine surgery in Hokkaido medical centre, Sapporo, Japan. (March 2018 – May 2018)
• Worked in Institute of Spine, Apollo BGS hospital, Mysore from June 2014 to May 2016.