Neurology
Consultant – Epilepsy & Functional Neuro-Surgeon , Spine Surgery10+ Years of Practice in Neurosurgery
SPARSH Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Nihal Ahemad is an experienced Neurosurgeon in Bangalore with specialised expertise in epilepsy surgery, functional neurosurgery, neuromodulation, movement disorder surgery, spine surgery, brain and spine tumour surgery, and neurotrauma management.
His clinical interests include advanced epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, stereotactic procedures, movement disorder surgery, chronic pain procedures, spasticity management, and minimally invasive spine surgery.
Dr. Nihal has extensive experience in advanced neuromodulation techniques designed to improve symptoms and quality of life in patients with complex neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, drug-resistant epilepsy, chronic pain, spasticity, and selected functional neurological conditions.
His surgical practice also includes temporal lobectomy, stereo-EEG procedures, endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, brain tumour surgery, spine tumour surgery, and management of traumatic brain and spinal injuries.
He follows a multidisciplinary and patient-focused approach, combining detailed neurological evaluation, advanced imaging, neurophysiology, minimally invasive techniques, and modern functional neurosurgical procedures to provide personalised treatment.
Surgical treatment may be considered for selected patients with drug-resistant epilepsy when seizures arise from a clearly identified region of the brain.
A specialised epilepsy surgery that removes selected seizure-producing tissue from the temporal lobe in carefully evaluated patients.
Stereo-EEG uses implanted electrodes to identify the precise area of the brain where seizures begin and can help guide epilepsy surgery planning.
DBS involves implanting electrodes in specific areas of the brain to help manage symptoms of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and selected neurological conditions.
VNS is a neuromodulation treatment that uses electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve to help reduce seizure frequency in selected epilepsy patients.
Functional neurosurgical procedures may be used to manage disabling symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia, and other movement disorders.
Spinal cord stimulation may be considered for selected patients with chronic neuropathic pain when conventional treatment does not provide adequate relief.
Neuromodulation of the sacral nerves may be used in carefully selected patients with certain bladder and pelvic floor dysfunctions.
Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques can be used for selected spinal conditions with the goal of reducing tissue disruption and supporting faster recovery.
MISS techniques use smaller surgical approaches to treat selected spine conditions while reducing damage to surrounding muscles and tissues.
Surgical removal or biopsy of brain tumours using advanced neurosurgical techniques depending on tumour location, type, and patient condition.
Surgical treatment of tumours involving the spine or spinal cord to relieve compression, preserve neurological function, and support further cancer treatment where appropriate.
Emergency and surgical care for traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, intracranial bleeding, and related neurological emergencies.
Advanced procedures may be used to reduce severe muscle stiffness and abnormal muscle tone caused by neurological disorders.
Functional neurosurgical and neuromodulation techniques may be used for selected patients with severe chronic pain that has not responded to conventional therapies.
MBBS, MS General Surgery, M.Ch Neurosurgery, Fellowship in Epilepsy & Functional Neurosurgery, Fellowship in Stereotaxy & Pain
Temporal Lobectomy Stereo EEG Procedures DBS Surgery for Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders VNS Procedures Spinal Cord Stimulation Procedures Sacral Nerve Stimulation Procedures Endoscopic & MISS Spine Surgeries Brain & Spine Tumor Surgeries Neurotrauma Management Spasticity & Pain Management Procedures
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Nihal Ahemad
Dr. Nihal Ahemad specializes in Epilepsy & Functional Neurosurgery with expertise in Temporal Lobectomy, Stereo EEG Procedures, DBS Surgery for Parkinson's & Movement Disorders, VNS Procedures, and Spinal Cord & Sacral Nerve Stimulation for pain and spasticity management.
Yes. He performs Brain & Spine Tumor Surgeries, Endoscopic & MISS Spine Surgeries (minimally invasive), and Neurotrauma Management for head and spinal injuries. He also offers comprehensive Spasticity & Pain Management Procedures for improved quality of life.
SPARSH Hospital currently lists Dr. Nihal Ahemad as having more than 10 years of practice.
His areas of expertise include epilepsy surgery, functional neurosurgery, DBS, VNS, spinal cord stimulation, movement disorder surgery, spine surgery, brain and spine tumour surgery and neurotrauma.
Yes. Epilepsy surgery is one of his major areas of expertise, including procedures such as temporal lobectomy and stereo-EEG evaluation.
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