Dr. Rana Patir is one of the most renowned neurosurgeons in India. With 23 years of experience in neurosurgery, Dr. Patir has done several neurosurgeries including complex cases. Dr. Patir is providing his services at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram as Chairman, Neuro and spine surgery. Dr. Patir has done MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and M.Ch. in neurosurgery from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Before his association with Fortis, he was associated with Max Super Specialty Hospital and was also a faculty at AIIMS and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. Dr. Patir has also served as a Professor of Neurology at Guwahati Medical College.
Contribution to Medical Science
Dr. Patir has done more than 10000 neurological surgeries with a high success rate. He is highly reputed in the field of advanced neurosurgery. He is an expert in ExtraCranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, Epilepsy Surgery, Neurovascular Surgery, Minimal Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery, and Pediatric Neurosurgery. Dr. Patir was awarded a fellowship in Neurosurgery by New Castle, UK. Dr. Patir has hands-on experience in various tumor-related surgeries including brain tumor surgery and brain stem tumor surgery.
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 Desiccation
- 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 the 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
When the brain is damaged, it affects different things, including memory, sensation, and even an individual’s 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 working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s 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.
Qualification
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- MCh (Neurosurgery)
Past Experiences
- 2009 – 2012 Director, Neurosciences at Max Super Specialty Hospital
- Director, Neurosurgery at Max Healthcare
- Chaired the Department of Neurosurgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
- Registrar, Regional Neurosciences Centre at Regional Neurosciences Centre
