General Surgery
Consultant Spine Surgeon9+ Years of Experience
S. L. Raheja Hospital
Mumbai
Dr. Rakesh Padmakar Dhake is a Consultant Spine Surgeon at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. He has over 9 years of specialised experience in spinal surgery. He completed his MBBS at Seth G. S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, followed by an MS in Orthopaedics at LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai.
Dr. Dhake pursued advanced spinal surgery training internationally, including the Indo-American Spine Alliance (IASA) fellowship and the Nottingham Advanced Spinal Surgery Fellowship at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK. He has also worked at Queen's Medical Centre and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in the United Kingdom. His recognitions include a Senior Clinical Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a Global Outreach Program Educational Scholarship from the Scoliosis Research Society.
His clinical focus includes disorders affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. He manages spinal conditions using appropriate non-surgical or surgical approaches, including open and minimally invasive procedures when indicated. Treatment recommendations depend on the patient's symptoms, examination, imaging findings and overall health.
Assessment and treatment of conditions affecting the neck portion of the spine, including selected cases requiring surgical intervention.
Surgical treatment options for selected lower-back conditions, based on symptoms, diagnostic findings and clinical assessment.
Surgical techniques using smaller incisions and specialised instruments for suitable spinal conditions.
Evaluation and treatment planning for spinal deformities, including scoliosis and other alignment problems.
Assessment and management of disc herniation, which may include medication, physiotherapy or surgery depending on severity.
Care for narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, which can cause pain, numbness or difficulty walking.
Evaluation and treatment of pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, with care tailored to its underlying cause.
Assessment of abnormal spinal curvature and consideration of monitoring, non-surgical care or corrective surgery when appropriate.
A surgical procedure that joins selected vertebrae to improve stability in certain spinal conditions.
A surgical procedure to remove a portion of a herniated disc that is compressing a spinal nerve in suitable patients.
Evaluation and treatment planning for spinal fractures, with the approach depending on fracture stability and associated injuries.
Assessment of age-related or degenerative changes in spinal discs and discussion of suitable treatment options.
MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), Indo-American Spine Alliance (IASA) Fellowship, Nottingham Advanced Spinal Surgery Fellowship
Cervical Spine Surgery, Lumbar Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spinal Deformity Correction, Thoracic Spine Disorders, Slipped Disc Treatment, Lumbar Canal Stenosis Treatment, Cervical Myelopathy Treatment, Sciatica Management, Spondylolisthesis Treatment, Scoliosis Treatment, Spinal Fracture Management, Spinal Fusion, Microdiscectomy, Degenerative Disc Disease Management, Spinal Tumour Management
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Rakesh Padmakar Dhake
Dr. Rakesh Padmakar Dhake is a Consultant Spine Surgeon at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mumbai.
His official Fortis Healthcare profile lists 9 years of experience in spine surgery.
His listed qualifications include MBBS and MS in Orthopaedics, along with advanced spinal surgery fellowship training in India and the United Kingdom.
His areas of expertise include cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disorders, slipped discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica and spinal deformities.
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses smaller incisions and specialised instruments to treat selected spinal conditions. Suitability depends on the diagnosis and the patient's clinical needs.
No. Many slipped discs can be managed with non-surgical treatments. Surgery may be considered when symptoms persist, nerve compression is significant or urgent neurological problems occur. Sudden loss of bladder or bowel control or numbness around the groin requires emergency medical assessment.
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