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Welcome to the Department of

Neurology and Neuro Surgery

The Neurology Department at down town hospital is at the forefront of managing and treating disorders associated with the nervous system. Our commitment lies in delivering comprehensive care, staying abreast of the latest advancements in the dynamic field of neurology. We bring together a distinguished panel of Surgeons, Doctors, and Nursing Staff dedicated to utilizing cutting-edge techniques for precise diagnosis and effective treatment.

Specializing in early and accurate diagnosis and treatment of various nervous system and brain disorders, our Neurosciences department houses a team of expert Neurosurgeons. Proficient in Nerve Surgeries, Spine Surgeries, and Brain Surgeries, they leverage the latest equipment and advanced technologies. Our emphasis on complete patient comfort and safety is supported by state-of-the-art imaging techniques and the integration of the newest treatment concepts.

Addressing a spectrum of neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy, Paralytic Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Headaches, Stroke, Alzheimer's Disease, and more, our experienced team ensures a holistic approach. We collaborate closely with other specialist teams, providing tailored and quality care, along with rehabilitation programs designed to meet the unique needs of each patient.

List of neurosurgical procedures done at down town hospital:

1. Paediatric Neurosurgery: Developmental anomalies like Neural tube defect (Meningocele, Meningomyelocele, Tethered Cord, Encephalocele), Chiari malformation, Hydrocephalus(VP Shunt/ ETV) etc

2. Vascular : Like Cerebral aneurysms ( aneurysm clipping, coiling) , AVM( Excision/ Embolisation), Carotid Angioplasty, Carotid cavernous fistula, Spontaneous ICH, SDH, SAH etc

3. Tumor: All sorts of Brain ( Supratentorial & Infratentorial) and Spine tumor Excision / Biopsy

4. Head & Spine trauma: EDH, SDH, Contusion, ICH, Depressed fracture ( Craniotomy, Craniectomy, Burrhole, Depressed Fracture elevation, Cranioplasty, CSF fistula repair) and all Vertebral fracture Stabilization / Fusion, Kyphoplasty, Vertebroplasty etc

5. Degenerative Spine/ Disk Disease: Cervical Discectomy and fusion and Lumbar Microdiskectomy

6. Endoscopic Brain & Spine: Transnasal Transsphenoidal (TNTS) pituitary tumor excision, Endoscopic third ventriculostomy(ETV), Endoscopic lumbar diskectomy

7. Functional Neurosurgery like Seizure surgery, Baclofen pump surgery etc.