Center Of Neurology and Neurosurgery

M.G.M New Bombay Hospital's Neurology and Neurosurgery Centers are headed by renowned consultants backed by outstanding clinical staff and sophisticated equipment. The center investigates and treats diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nerves.

FACILITIES & SERVICES

• Department of Neurology
• Department of Neurosurgery
• Department of Clinical Neurophysiology
• Department of Neuroradiology
• Interventional Neurology

DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY

Neurology is the scientific study of normal and abnormal functioning, complete evaluation, analysis and management of all the diseases and disorders of all the parts of the nervous system.
The department of Neurology provides Routine Outdoor, Indoor and dedicated Emergency and Neuro-intensive are especially after surgery and stroke.
Besides management of patients with all neurological disorders, outdoor speciality clinics are set up for the following neurological conditions: movement disorders, headache, epilepsy, Neuro-muscle diseases, neuropsychiatry, pediatric neurology and pain.

The general conditions for which a neurologist's opinion should be sought include :

Headache, memory disturbances (Alzheimer's disease and other dementias etc), Intellectual decline, Speech Problems, Stress Intolerance, Sleep Disorders, Change in Personality, Abnormal Behavior, Giddiness, Vertigo, Unconsciousness, etc

Weakness (paralysis), Loss of sensation or numbness, Imbalance or incoordination, Loss of vision, Loss of hearing, Tinnitus (abnormal noise in the ears) Double vision, Swallowing problems, Wasting of muscles, Inability to walk, Chronic pain syndromes, Seizures (convulsions epilepsy), Drop attacks etc.

Stroke (brain hemorrhage / infarction), Diseases of arteries and veins of the brain and spinal cord, Brain tumors.

Parkinson's disease, Wilson's Disease, Twitching of the face, squint, Dystonias, Writer's cramp, Tourette's syndrome, Tremors, Tics, Myoclonus, Chorea etc.

Infections of brain and spine or nerves like Meningitis and Encephalitis,Tuberculosis, Malaria, Leprosy etc.

Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain Barr syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis,Muscular dystrophies, Motor Neuron Disease, Neuropathies etc.

SUB-SPECIALTIES IN NEUROLOGY

STROKE :
Emergency management of stroke within minutes or hours can dramatically alter the outcome. We have a dedicated stroke team, which is implementing the stroke protocols without any delays as soon as the patient enters the hospital. We also have the most advanced backup technology for best possible care of a stroke patient.

INTERVENTIONAL NEUROLOGY :
An interventional Neurologist is available for any neurological intervention like Stenting / Coiling as required often in cases of acute stroke, aneurysms, AV malformations, etc., with a complete and advanced technological backup.

EPILEPSY :
All types of epilepsies and the resultant complications, as well as various aspects of supportive care for improving quality of life in epilepsy patients are available. Facilities for epilepsy surgery in deserving patients are also available.

MOVEMENT DISORDER :
For patients with Parkinson's disease, Wilson's disease Chorea, Athetosis, Dystonias, Tourette syndrome.
Restless legs syndrome, Tremors etc, experienced team is available for complete care, including surgery and rehabilitation in selected cases.

HEADACHE :
Though Migraine is known to be the most common cause of headache, there are many other causes of headache like allergies, infections, drugs, tumors etc, and there are also other types of headaches like cluster headache etc. Only an expert with vast experience in treating headaches is usually able to differentiate and treat complex headaches. We are offering specialty headache clinic at our institute on a weekly basis.

DEMENTIA AND MEMORY DISTURBANCES :
Specialists in the field of dementia and other memory disturbances are available for comprehensive and long term care of such patients.

NEUROREHABILITATION:
The Neurorehabilitation team conducts specialty clinics for Stroke, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Myelopathies, C.P., and many other neurological conditions where rehabilitation makes a great difference in the final clinical outcome, and improves quality of life.

STRESS :
Nobody lives free of stress, and our mental and physical efficiencies may sometimes significantly be lowered because of stress. Our normal reactions may be altered, and health may be adversely affected due to stress in more ways than we imagine. Many a neurological conditions may either be caused or worsened by stress.


At this World-Class Neurosciences set-up, we also offer various investigations that help us accurately diagnose Neurological Conditions. These investigations include :

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Digital Substraction Brain Angiography (DSA)
• Computerized Tomographic Scanning (CT Scan)
• Electromyography (EMG -Muscle Studies)
• Nerve Conduction and Velocity studies (NCV)
• 4-channel Evoked Potential Studies (VEP,)
• Electroencephalography (EEG for Brain electrical activity & Epilepsy)

DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSURGERY

The department of Neurosurgery is functional since the inception of the Hospital. The Department has a dedicated operation theatre and intensive care unit (ICU) managed by intensivists and residents.

• Routine out-door and in-door neurosurgery services
• Emergency neurosurgery services round the clock on all days
• Intensive Care facility for critically ill patients

COMMON NEUROSURGICAL PROCEDURES :

• Surgery for complex brain tumours
• Skull base surgery
• Surgery for pituitary tumours
• Craniotomy Surgery
• Surgery for aneurysms/anteriovenious malformations
• Spinal Surgery
• Surgery for movement disorders
• Epilepsy Surgery

CONSULTANTS ATTENDING NEUROSCIENCE DEPARTMENT

• Dr. Ramesh Patankar
• Dr. Rajesh Benny
• Dr. Vidyadhar V. Bhede

CONSULTANTS ATTENDING NEUROSURGERY CASES

• Dr. Rajaram N.Patil
• Dr. Ashok Hande
• Dr. B.K.Acharya