Dr. Rana Patir, is a well-known Neurosurgeon of India with more than 23 years of experience in the field of advanced Neurosurgery. He is Head and Director – Department of Neurosurgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon. He has more than 10,000 neurological procedures to his credit and considered as one of the supreme surgeon for brain tumor in India. Dr. Patir’s endeavors include being the Chairman of Department of Neurosurgery at prestigious Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India. He was a professor at the Guwahati Medical College with the Neurology department as well as a faculty at AIIMS and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. He has also worked as the Registrar at Regional Neurosciences Centre, New Castle, UK.

Dr. Rana Patir is also well qualified in surgeries like disc replacement surgery, skull base surgery, brain tumor and brachial plexus and brain stem tumor with quite a high success rate.

Dr. Rana Patir has published many papers, given reviews for national/international journals and also authored many textbook chapters.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Rana Patir

A neurosurgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, and spine. Neurosurgeons offer non-operative as well as surgical treatment to patients. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Rana Patir treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Rana Patir

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.

• Drowsiness
• Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
• Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
• Sleep problems
• Memory problems
• Prominent scalp veins
• Rapidly increasing head circumference
• Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
• Fatigue
• Seizures
• Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
• Unusually large head size
• Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
• Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
• Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
• restricting range of motion
• Nausea or vomiting
• Stiffness in the low back area
• Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
• âPins and needlesâ feeling in your legs, toes or feet

When the brain is damaged, it affects different things, including memory, sensation, and even an individualâs personality. Brain disorders are caused by illness, genetics, and traumatic injury. These disorders can produce different symptoms.

Operating Hours of Dr. Rana Patir

Doctor Rana Patir is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Sometimes, the doctor may not be available on the working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctorâs availability before you visit him.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Rana Patir

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Rana Patir has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

• Spinal Fusion
• Craniotomy
• Microdiscectomy
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Kyphoplasty
• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Laminectomy
• VP Shunt

Dr. Rana Patir 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.