Neurosurgeon ·
Fortis Hospital, Mulund , Mumbai, India
25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English ,Hindi
Dr. Vikas Gupte has more than 24 years of experience along with the majority of the experience in spine surgery. He is currently working as Consultant, Neuro & Spine Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Mulund. Before joining Fortis, Dr. Gupte was associated with M.T. Agarwal Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai., and Pragati Hospital, Mumbai. Dr. Vikas completed his MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai in the year 1982. From the same institute, in 1988, he obtained his degree in MS in Orthopedics. He was awarded clinical fellowship by Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea in minimally invasive & endoscopic spine surgery and he had done Observership in spine surgery at Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada.
Apart from performing various complex neurosurgeries, Dr. Vikas has attended several conferences and seminars and presented research papers. His research articles have been published in various journals. He has also undergone fellowship training in spine surgery in Japan. Dr. Vikas is an expert in performing neurosurgeries through minimally invasive surgery. He has a keen interest in cervical spine surgery and degenerative spinal disorders.
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. Vikas Gupte treats:
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.
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.
The working hour of doctor Vikas Gupte is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
The popular procedures that Dr. Vikas Gupte performs are listed below:
Dr. Vikas Gupte 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.
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Neurosurgeons, also known as brain surgeons, are doctors who specialize in the surgical treatment of conditions that affect the nervous system, brain, and spine. Neurosurgeons first have the training which makes them eligible to practise as a doctor. After this, they complete specialist training in neurosurgery. 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.
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. A neurological examination may include the following:
Some of the diagnostic tests required before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon are::
Here are some of the common signs that you must seek the medical assistance of a neurosurgeon:
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.
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