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Dr. N Chandrashekar

Neurosurgeon

Bangalore, India

38 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr. N Chandrashekar is a specialized Neurosurgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Sakra World Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. N Chandrashekar is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Qualifications :

  • MCh - Neuro Surgery - National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), 1995
  • MBBS - Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, 1986

Hospital Address :

Sakra World Hospital, Devarabisanahalli, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Bibhudendu Mohapatra

Neurosurgeon

, Delhi, India

22 Years of experience

 


Dr. Bibhudendu Mohapatra is a specialized Neurosurgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Indian Spinal Injuries Centre.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bibhudendu Mohapatra is part of:

  • Life Membership - SCS
  • Life Membership - ASSI
  • Life Membership - Orissa Orthopaedic Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - 1996
  • MS (Ortho) - 2002
  • IGASS Fellowship (Spinal Instrumentation) - France and Germany
  • Post Doc Fellowship Spine Surgery - Australia - 2008-2010

Hospital Address :

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, IAA Colony, Sector D, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Somesh Desai

Neurosurgeon

, Ahmedabad, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Somesh Desai is one of the top Neurosurgeon in Ahmedabad, India. The clinician holds over 17 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital International Limited.

Association and Memberships Dr. Somesh Desai is part of:

  • Neurological society of India

Certifications :

  • Fellowship under Professor Andrew Kaye, Melbourne, Australia

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MCh
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital, Prabhat Chowk, 61, Ghatlodiya, Chanakyapuri, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Somesh Desai

  • Dr. Somesh Desai is an expert at performing laminectomy, treating other disorders such as, epilepsy, brain tumor treatment, foot drop, carotid body tumour embolisation, spinal and cerebral tumor embolisation, head & neck tumour embolisation, brain arteriovenous fistula embolisation, petrosal sinus sampling, brain dural arteriovenous fistula embolisation, brain aneurysm coiling and carotid cavernous fistula treatment.
  • An experienced & well-known Neurosurgeon in Ahmedabad, India
  • Dr. Somesh has performed the first artificial cervical disc placement in the state of Andhra Pradesh
  • Dr. Desai is an Associate Member of the Neurological Society of India
  • He has co-authored a few papers for medical journals.

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Dr. B Chokkalingam

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Chennai, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr B Chokkalingam is one of the foremost Orthopaedic Surgeon in Chennai, India. The doctor holds over 25 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. B Chokkalingam is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital Greams Road Chennai - Best Hospital in Chennai, Greams Road, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. B Chokkalingam

  • Dr. B Chokkalingam has medical expertise in orthopedic and spinal surgery.
  • He specializes in Arthritis management, joint dislocation, knee osteotomy, spinal fusion, and hip resurfacing.
  • MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai, D. Ortho from Kilpauk Medical College, and MS (ortho) from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, and MCh (ortho) by Dundee University, Scotland.
  • He has about 3 decades of experience in orthopedic surgery.
  • He is a member of Indian Orthopedic Association, Tamil Nadu Medical Council and Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association.
  • The specialist is proficient in complex cases related to knee braces for osteoarthritis, arthroscopy, and spinal fusion, and in revision hip and trauma surgery.
  • Dr. B Chokkalingam has been a member of the organizing team in IOACON-2012 Post Graduate Teaching Program.
Dr. Tejas Thakkar

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Ahmedabad, India

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Tejas Thakkar is one of the best Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon in Ahmedabad, India. The medical practitioner holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital International Limited.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tejas Thakkar is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Gujarat Orthopaedic Association

Certifications :

  • AO seminar Locking plates

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital, Prabhat Chowk, 61, Ghatlodiya, Chanakyapuri, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Tejas Thakkar

  • Medical expertise performing orthopaedic surgery for joint replacement, deformities, traumatic spinal cord injury, and other injuries as well as trauma to joints and bones and fractures.
  • Specialisations are cold orthopaedic procedures, spastic disorders with contracture and deformity, traumatic spinal cord damage, acetabular fracture, intra-articular fracture, and degenerative spine injury.
  • Dr. Tejas Thakkar is a prominent Orthopedic & Joint Replacement surgeon with more than 21 years of expertise.
  • Member of the IOA, the GOA, the AOS, OREF, Association for Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation, and the AO Spine Fellowship.
  • Dr. Thakkar has completed his MBBS from Saurashtra University and holds an MS (Ortho) degree from the same institution (1998).
  • Dr. Thakkar's clinical interests include spinal degeneration, deformity, tumours, and fractures, with a focus on cervical compression and deformity, as well as minimum access surgery.
  • Certain study papers he co-authored have been published in reputable medical journals.
Dr. Ankur Goswami

Neurosurgeon

, Delhi, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi, English , Bengali

 


Dr Ankur Goswami is one of the most sought after Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Primus Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ankur Goswami is part of:

  • North-East Regional Orthopaedic Surgeons Association (NEROSA)
  • Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS)
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
  • Delhi Spine Society
  • Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association
  • North American Spine Society
  • Member AOSpine
  • International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)

Certifications :

  • AO Spine fellowship in The Spine Education and Research Centre, Denver, CO, USA

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Primus Super Speciality Hospital, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Bala Rajasekhar Yetukuri

Neurosurgeon

, Hyderabad, India

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr Bala Rajasekhar Yetukuri is one of the most sought after Neurosurgeon in Hyderabad, India. The doctor holds over 8 years of experience and is associated with Star Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bala Rajasekhar Yetukuri is part of:

  • APNSA

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Ashwin Uday Borkar

Neurosurgeon

, Mumbai, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ashwin Uday Borkar is one of the foremost Spine & Neurosurgeon in Mumbai, India. The medical practitioner holds over 8 years of experience and is associated with Wockhardt Hospital, Umrao.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ashwin Uday Borkar is part of:

  • Neurological Society of India
  • Bombay Neurosciences Association
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology,Fellowship in Neuroendoscopic Surgery (Brain & Spine)

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MCh
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Wockhardt Umrao Multy Speciality Hospital, Bharti Nagar, Mira Road East, Thane, Maharashtra, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ashwin Uday Borkar?

  • Dr Ashwin Uday Borkar is a renowned neurosurgeon specializing in neuro-oncology, spine surgeries, minimally invasive spine surgery, disc prolapse, decompressive surgery, pedicle screw and fixations and spinal stenosis.
  • He has 8 years of experience and completed his Fellowship in Neuroendoscopy from Jabalpur. Dr Borkar also finished Clinical Fellowship in Neuro-Oncology at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai.
  • Dr Borkar was bestowed with the "Best resident paper" award at BNA in 2015.
  • Some of his publications include:
    1. Singh V, Borkar A, Moiyadi A, Shetty P. Tetraventricular Atypical Central Neurocytoma. World Neurosurg. 2019 Feb;122:454-457.
    2. Moiyadi A, Velayutham P, Doctor J, Borkar A, Singh V. Continuous Dynamic Subcortical Mapping Using a Suction Monopolar Device in a Child: Case Report and Technical Note. J Pediatr Neurosci. 2018 Apr-Jun;13(2):279-282.
    3. Borkar AU, Jain K, Jain VK. A large primary orbital lymphoma with proptosis: A case report and review. Surg Neurol Int. 2018 Dec 4;9:249.
Dr. Bhushan khedkar

Neurosurgeon

, Pune, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Bhushan khedkar is one of the most sought after Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon in Pune, India. The medical specialist holds over 8 years of experience and is associated with Ruby Hall Clinic.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bhushan khedkar is part of:

  • Maharashtra Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • DNB
  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Dr. P R K Prasad

Neurosurgeon

, Panjim, India

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr P R K Prasad is one of the best Neurosurgeon in Panjim, India. The clinician holds over 29 years of experience and is associated with Manipal Hospitals Goa, Dona Paula.

Association and Memberships Dr. P R K Prasad is part of:

  • Association of Plastic Surgery of India
  • Indian Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Manipal Hospital, Panjim, Goa, India

Dr. Amitabh Goel

Neurosurgeon

, Delhi, India

34 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Amitabh Goel is one of the most sought after Spine & Neurosurgeon in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 25 years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.

Association and Memberships Dr. Amitabh Goel is part of:

  • Delhi Neurological Association (DNA)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, I.P.Extension, Patparganj, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Amitabh Goel

  • Complex Spinal Surgery including Craniovertebral Junction Anomaly and Microsurgical Excision of Brain Tumours.
  • Neuroendoscopy especially Transnasal Endoscopic Pituitary Tumours and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS).
  • He has been associated with Yashoda Hospital, Ghaziabad & Metro Hospital, Noida, Indraprastha Hospital, N.D., HIMS, Jolly Grant, Dehradun, and Safdarjung Hospital, N.D.
  • MS (General Surgery), LLRM Medical College, Meerut (1990), MCh (Neurosurgery), SGPGI, Lucknow (1993), and MBBS, LLRM Medical College, Meerut (1984).
  • Member of DNA, IMA, IFNE, and Founding member of Ghaziabad Noida Neurosciences Association (GNNA)
  • Recipient of National Award for Best CME by Indian Medical Association (IMA) Headquarter.
  • International Paper presentation, Asia Oceania Skull Base Conference on Endoscopic Management of Pituitary Tumours.
Dr. Joy Varghese

Neurosurgeon

, Chennai, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr Joy Varghese is one of the top Neurosurgeon in Chennai, India. The medical specialist holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital.

Dr. Jacob Eapen Mathew

Neurosurgeon

, Kochi, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 


Dr Jacob Eapen Mathew is one of the most sought after Spine & Neurosurgeon in Kochi, India. The clinician holds over 12 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Certifications :

  • AO Spine North America Certified Fellowship
  • Fellowship in Paediatric Scoliosis and Deformity (Shriners Hospital for Children and Montreal Childrens Hospital, Montreal, Canada)
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada)
  • Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Orthopaedic Scoliosis and Spine Program - Adult deformity (Montreal General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada)
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal, Canada)
  • Fellowship Neuro endoscopy (Hospital of Barmherzigen Brder, Trier, Germany)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Dr. Ranjan Kamilya

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Kolkata, India

34 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Ranjan Kamilya is one of the top Orthopaedic Surgeon in Kolkata, India. The medical specialist holds over 30 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ranjan Kamilya is part of:

  • West Bengal Medical Council

Certifications :

  • FRCS

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS - Orthopaedics

Hospital Address :

Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Canal Circular Road, Kadapara, Phool Bagan, Kadapara, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ranjan Kamilya?

  • Dr Ranjan Kamilya has more than 30 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. He is renowned for his expertise in hip replacement surgery, computer-navigated knee replacement surgery(both primary and revision joint replacements), laminectomy, minimally invasive knee replacement, and pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery.
  • Dr Kamilya completed his MSc in Trauma Surgery at the University of Birmingham in 1999 and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow. Additionally, Dr Kamilya is also a Fellow of the Institute of Accident Surgery. He is also registered with the West Bengal Medical Council.
  • His research articles include the following:
    1. Bridging of Surgically produced Bone Defects with Beta Tricalcium Phosphate Ceramics an Experimental Study in Rabbits.
    2. Functional outcome after internal Fixation for Scaphoid Fractures.
Dr. Nipun Bajaj

Neurosurgeon

, Delhi, India

14 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Nipun Bajaj is one of the most skillful Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Spectra Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nipun Bajaj is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Association (DMA)
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
  • Delhi Medical Council
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MNAMS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Block 67, Karol Bagh, Delhi, India

Online Neurosurgeon Consultations in the India

About Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon, also known as a brain surgeon, is a physician who specialises in the surgical treatment of the conditions or disorders that affect the nervous system. Nervous system comprises the brain, spine and the spinal cord. Some of the common treatments that are carried out by a neurosurgeon are for cerebral aneurysms, benign or cancerous brain and spinal tumors and injuries of brain or spinal cord. They also perform surgeries that involve patients rehabilitation after the treatment. A neurologist works in coordination with other specialists and healthcare professionals as a part of a team. While a Neurosurgeon provides surgical as well as non operative treatment meant for patients of all ages, the neurosurgeon specialised specially for the surgical treatment of the infant or children is known as pediatric neurosurgeon.

Procedures Performed

  • Aneurysm Repair
  • Carotid Artery Endarterectomy
  • Craniotomy
  • Disk Removal, Ruptured
  • Endovascular Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Spinal Tap (lumbar puncture)
  • Sympathectomy

Top Neurosurgeons in India

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Pritam MajumdarIBS Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Mukesh PandeySarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Manish VaishMax Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad
Dr. Rajendra PrasadIndraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Komal PrasadNarayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bengaluru
Dr. Somesh DesaiApollo Hospital International Limited, Ahmedabad
Dr. Sachin GandhiRuby Hall Clinic, Pune
Dr. K VisvanathanSri Ramachandra Medical Centre , Chennai

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Neurosurgeon in India

Teleconsultation is an option for people who are evaluating or verifying their healthcare decisions, seeking treatment abroad, or seeking an expert opinion prior to making a healthcare decision. To decide on elective surgery to remedy a neurosurgical problem, you must first consult with a professional. Consider the benefits of scheduling a virtual consultation with a neurosurgeon in India. -

  • Neurosurgeons in India are credited with high success rates in not just the treatment of non critical conditions but even so in the management and treatment of complex and critical cases.
  • Popular Neurosurgeries offered in India with an excellent success rate are Brain Cancer Treatment, Disc Replacement (Cervical /Lumber), Laminectomy, Craniotomy, Microdiscectomy, Spinal Fusion, and Brain Tumour Treatment.
  • India is home to some of the top Neurosurgeons and healthcare facilities in the world, and it has made significant advances in surgery and application of innovative technology.
  • Neurosurgeons in India are members of reputed organisations like Brain & Spine Society, Neurological Society of India, Association of Spinal Surgeons of India, Skull Base Society of India, Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Neuro-oncology Society of India.
  • Minimally invasive neurosurgery as well as spine surgery is being increasingly applied in the treatment of varied conditions in India, a sign of technology upgradation.
  • Every aspect of healthcare in India be it hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, telemedicine, medical tourism, and health insurance etc. has seen development not just in terms of technology but towards better results as well.
  • Neurosurgeons in India have decades of experience and in this period have been associated with world class healthcare organisations in India as well as overseas.
  • They are the recipients of certifications and fellowships across subdomains of Neurosciences which is a testament to the growing relevance of this specialisation in India.
  • India offers a big pool of highly qualified and internationally recognised Neurosurgeons owing to their often innovative and path breaking work in providing effective solutions to varied Neurological issues.

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Which are some of the procedures performed by Neurosurgeons in India?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Neurosurgeon in India?

Some of the conditions performed by neurosurgeons in India are:

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

Neurosurgeons are medical doctors who are trained in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the spine, brain, and other parts of the nervous system. They are different from neurologists as they are specifically certified and trained in the use of surgical treatments, and neurologists generally focus on other forms of treatment.

One of the highly experienced and trained specialists in medicine, a neurosurgeon spends much time consulting with other doctors regarding various cases. These doctors have their own roster of cases, each with different challenges. Not all cases would need surgery, though many of them likely will.

A neurosurgeon performs more spine than brain surgery. Some of them specialize in particular types of spinal problems like lumbar (low back) and cervical (neck) disorders, or spinal cord injury. Pediatric neurosurgeons treat children and infants, while other neurosurgeons can treat disorders affecting adults.

A neurosurgeon treats people with a wide range of neurological issues as listed below:

  • Peripheral nervous system disorders
  • Lower back pain
  • Brain tumor
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
What are the qualifications of a Neurosurgeon?

Candidates willing to become a neurosurgeon should have a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by two to three years M.S. (Neurosurgery). Interested candidates can pursue M.Ch (Neurosurgery) for super specialization in neurosurgery.

The training and education to become a neurosurgeon is extensive and includes the completion of:

  • Five-and-a-half years of MBBS course.
  • Three years of MS or DO degree
  • One year internship in general surgery
  • About 5 years in a neurosurgery residency program

Some neurosurgeons also complete a fellowship after residency to specialize in a specific area.

What conditions do neurosurgeons treat?

Neurosurgeons specialize in the treatment of spine, brain, and nervous system conditions through surgical methods.The following is a list of all the conditions that neurosurgeons can diagnose and treat:

  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal arthritis
  • Bulging or herniated discs
  • Spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis)
  • Fractures
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Congenital defects (spina bifida)
  • Spine cancer
  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Brachial plexus injuries
  • Sciatic nerve injuries
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Ulnar nerve compression
  • Peroneal nerve compression
  • Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
  • Brain hematomas
  • Brain hemorrhages
  • Carotid artery stenosis
  • Brain aneurysms
  • Strokes
What diagnostic tests are required by Neurosurgeons?

Evaluating and diagnosing damage to the nervous system is complicated and complex. Many of the same symptoms happen in different combinations among the different disorders. Some diagnostic tests ordered by neurosurgeons are:

  • Cerebral Angiogram
  • CT Myelogram
  • CT Scan
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • MRI Scan
  • X-ray Imaging
  • Electroencephalogram
  • Electromyogram
  • X-ray
  • Nerve Conduction Velocity
When should you visit a Neurosurgeon?

If you experience any of the below-listed symptoms, immediately consult a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some disorders might be mild while others might require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis can prevent serious conditions.

  • Persistent numbness, particularly in the extremities
  • A weak grip
  • Persistent headache
  • Impaired movement
  • Seizures
  • Dizziness or Balance Issues
  • Memory problems or confusion
  • Brain or spinal cord injury
  • Confusion or trouble talking
  • Downward deviation of eyes
  • Unusually large head size
  • Stiffness in the low back area
  • Limited range of motion
What can you expect from your first visit with a Neurosurgeon?

During your initial visit, the neurosurgeon will ask about your complete medical history as well as your symptoms. The doctor will then do a focused neurological examination. After reviewing your diagnostic tests and medical history, you will be given a number of treatment options. The neurosurgeon will also tell you the risks and benefits of each option and will help you in making the final decision regarding which option is best for you. The doctor will ask all about your complete health history. They will also conduct a physical exam to test your reflexes, coordination, sight, strength, sensation, and mental state.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Neurosurgeon?

Neurosurgical procedures can be performed for both pediatric and adult patients. There were a number of surgical as well as non-surgical options performed based on the nature of the disease, disorder, or type of injury. Modern invasive, as well as non-invasive surgical procedures, have made brain surgeries simple to a great extent.

Some common procedures performed by a Neurosurgeon are given below:

  • Kyphoplasty
  • Laminectomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Scoliosis Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Brain Cancer Treatment
  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • External Ventricular Drainage
  • Craniotomy
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Craniotomy
  • Disk Removal
  • Ruptured Endovascular Surgery
  • Spinal Tap (lumbar puncture)

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