What does a neurosurgeon do?

A neurosurgeon is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord and spinal column, and peripheral nerves within all parts of the body.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Typical symptoms like Partial or complete paralysis, Muscle weakness, Partial or complete loss of sensation, Seizures, Difficulty reading and writing, Poor cognitive abilities, Unexplained pain, and Decreased alertness.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurosurgeon?

The tests include the Blood test, urine test, Imaging tests such as an x-ray or MRI, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) test, Biopsy, electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG).

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons treat people who have conditions that affect the nervous system. However, neurosurgeons operate surgically, whereas neurologists do not.

Can Neurosurgeon treat spine disease?

Yes, they treat many different diseases and conditions affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.

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Dr. Ajaya Nand Jha

Neurosurgeon

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MBBS , FRCS

4.8 (33 Ratings)

41 years of overall experience

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About Dr. Ajaya Nand Jha

Dr Ajaya Nand Jha is one of the most skilled & respected neuro surgeon in India.
With an experience of over 33 years, he is a pioneer in getting Intra-Operative MRI technology for brain tumour surgeries in India.
He is recognised nationally & internationally for his expertise in performing tumour surgeries, operated in Brain lab with use of ALA dye for precision of tumour removal & cerebrovascular surgery.
Completing his MBBS from the famous Armed Force Medical College, Pune, he did his Surgical Neurology from Manchester, UK.
Dr Jha is an important member of British Medical Association, Society of British Neurological Surgeons, Manchester Medical Services, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (USA), and International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society (USA).
He is the president of Delhi Neurological Association & Indian Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery.

Special Interest

Neurosciences, Brain Tumour Surgery, Radio Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Image Guided Surgery, Frameless Stereotaxy, Spinal Surgery

Paper Published

Transient hemiparesis - a cautionary tale ,co-existence of phaeochromocytoma and intracranial aneurysm
Carotid Ligation : What happens in the long term?Neurology,Neurosurgery, Psychiatry. 49, 893-898
Iatrogenic Ex-vacuo Subdural Hygroma ,Neurology,Neurosurgery, Psychiatry
Non Fistulous Aneurysms of the Intracavernous Internal Carotid Artery ,British Journal of Neurosurgery
Simultaneous lumbar and intraventricular manometry to evaluate the role and safety of lumbar puncture in raised intra cranial intracranial pressure following subarachnoid haemorrhage ,British Journal of Neurosurgery.

Skilled At

Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Stereotactic Radio Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery

Schwannomas
Vitrectomy
Retinal Detachment Surgery

MBBS, 1976, AFMC, Pune

FRCS, 1986, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh

Smt.R Laxmi Ram Chandran Memorial Trophy for Best Surgical Resident of the year. IMA-Excellence Award Special Recognition Award by Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi