Most people don't meet a neurosurgeon until something worries them: a scan report with an unfamiliar word on it, back pain that has started running down the leg, or a family member admitted after a fall. Dr. Gaurav Sharma sees patients with these concerns at two places in Panchkula: Advaith Brain & Spine Clinic in Sector 21 and Paras Health - Panchkula in Sector 22.
Brain conditions
Brain tumours such as meningioma, glioma and pituitary tumours, bleeding in the brain, aneurysms and head injuries. For a tumour, the plan depends on where it sits, its size and how it is affecting the patient. Some need surgery soon; others can be watched with repeat scans. Read about brain tumour surgery.
Spine conditions
Slip disc in the lower back or neck, sciatica, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spine fractures, spinal tumours and deformities, including problems at the craniovertebral (CV) junction. Many back and neck problems settle with medicines, physiotherapy and time. When surgery is needed, endoscopic or minimally invasive spine surgery is used when it suits the problem.
Head injury, brain bleeds and aneurysms
Head and spinal injuries after road accidents or falls, brain haemorrhage and aneurysms are time-sensitive. They are managed together with the hospital's emergency and critical care teams. Read about stroke and aneurysm treatment.
Patients from Chandigarh, Mohali, Zirakpur and nearby towns
Both OPD locations are in Panchkula. Patients also come from Chandigarh, Mohali, Zirakpur, Kalka, Pinjore, Baddi and Solan. If you are travelling, bring all your MRI or CT films and reports, a list of current medicines and any old discharge summaries. It often saves a second visit.
Neurosurgeon or orthopaedic surgeon for a spine problem?
Both treat the spine. A neurosurgeon is trained in conditions of the spinal cord and nerves, which is why slip disc with nerve compression, spinal cord compression and spinal tumours are often referred to neurosurgery. Your family doctor can guide you on whom to see first.