Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurosurgery at Apex Group of Hospitals understands that a problem involving the brain, spine or nerves can feel frightening. Our units in Borivali, Kandivali and Mulund provide surgical care for the brain, spine, spinal cord and peripheral nerves, with the aim of making each step clear and manageable. Anyone looking for a neurosurgeon in Mumbai is first seen by the treating doctor, who listens to the symptoms, examines the nervous system and reviews scans before discussing what can be done.

As a neurosurgery hospital in Mumbai, Apex cares for a wide range of conditions. These include brain tumours, head injuries, bleeding in the brain, disc and spine disorders, hydrocephalus and nerve compression. Imaging such as CT and angiography helps the team understand the problem clearly. During surgery, an operating microscope and dedicated spine instruments support careful, precise work.

Not every condition needs an operation. Many problems that reach a neurosurgeon, such as slipped discs or small growths, can first be managed with medicines, physiotherapy or regular monitoring. Surgery is advised only when it offers a clear benefit. Before taking consent, we explain the risks, the expected recovery, and the alternatives, so patients and families can decide with confidence and without pressure.

Conditions We Treat

The Neurosurgery Department at Apex Group of Hospitals manages surgical conditions of the skull, brain, spine and nerves, from a pinched nerve in the neck to a head injury that needs urgent attention. Families can consult a neurosurgeon in Borivali, Kandivali or Mulund at the unit nearest to them. Treatment is recommended only after the cause of symptoms is clear.

Conditions the department manages include:

• Brain tumours: Growths that begin in the brain or its coverings, or spread from elsewhere, may cause persistent headaches, seizures, weakness, vision or speech changes, and personality changes. Those seeking brain tumour surgery in Mumbai are assessed with an MRI or CT to define size and position before a plan is made.
• Head injury and brain haemorrhage: Road accidents and falls can cause bleeding around or within the brain. Drowsiness, repeated vomiting, worsening headache, fits or weakness after a blow to the head need emergency evaluation.
• Slipped disc and sciatica: A bulging disc can press on a spinal nerve and cause pain that travels down the leg or arm, with tingling or weakness. Most improve without surgery, which is reserved for persistent or worsening nerve compression.
• Spinal canal narrowing and instability: Age-related wear, slipped vertebrae and spine injuries may squeeze the spinal cord or nerves, causing walking difficulty, numbness or loss of bladder control. Those needing spine surgery in Mumbai are examined and scanned first, because the level and cause decide the operation.
• Spinal tumours and infections: Growths and infections, including spinal tuberculosis, may weaken the spine and press on the cord. Back pain that worsens at night, along with fever or weight loss, deserves instant assessment.
• Hydrocephalus: Excess fluid within the brain's cavities raises pressure and may cause headache, vomiting, unsteady walking or, in infants, a rapidly enlarging head.
• Stroke from bleeding and blood vessel abnormalities: Ruptured aneurysms, malformed vessels and bleeds within the brain may need surgical or catheter-based treatment.
• Nerve compression and nerve injury: Carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve entrapment and injured nerves can cause numbness, burning pain and weakness in the hand or limb.
• Seizures not controlled by medicines and facial pain: Selected patients with drug-resistant epilepsy or trigeminal neuralgia may benefit from a surgical option.

During a consultation, the neurosurgeon reviews symptoms, tests strength, reflexes and sensation, and may request CT, MRI, X-rays or angiography. The aim is to match the treatment to the cause. Many patients are advised to take medicines, undergo rehabilitation, or have watchful follow-up, and surgery is discussed only when it is likely to help.

Why Choose Apex for Neurosurgery

Surgery on the brain and spine is a major decision, and patients and families need clarity about why it is advised and what it involves. Apex Group of Hospitals brings consultation, imaging, operation and recovery together across Borivali, Kandivali and Mulund.

Thorough evaluation first, a neurosurgeon in Mumbai at Apex begins with a detailed history and neurological examination. Scans are then read alongside symptoms, since an image alone does not always explain pain or weakness.

• Vascular imaging on site: CT scanning and cerebral angiography (DSA) are listed among Apex's diagnostics, helping surgeons map blood vessels and plan treatment for bleeding or vessel abnormalities.
• Microscope-assisted surgery: A neuro microscope allows the surgeon to work with magnified, well-lit views of delicate structures, which supports careful removal of growths and relief of pressure on nerves.
• Dedicated spine instruments: High-speed spine burr and drill systems help the surgeon shape bone precisely when relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
• Scope across the nervous system: The department addresses the skull, brain, spine and peripheral nerves, so connected problems are reviewed together rather than by separate teams.
• Teamwork with neurologists: Neurologists at Apex help diagnose and medically manage seizures, strokes, headaches and nerve disorders, so patients can move between medicine and surgery without starting afresh.
• Surgery as a considered choice: Medicines, physiotherapy and monitoring are weighed first, and an operation is advised when findings show it is the safest and most useful option.
• Planned anaesthesia and safety checks: Heart, lung and kidney health, allergies and blood-thinning medicines are reviewed beforehand, and fasting and preparation instructions are given clearly.
• Open communication: The surgeon explains the diagnosis, the steps of the operation, risks specific to that patient, the recovery timeline and rehabilitation, and families who want a second opinion are supported in seeking one.