MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Neurology
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Dr Umashankar has completed his MBBS and MD from Mysore medical college and obtained his neurology training from the prestigious NIMHANS Bangalore.Dr. Umashankar R is practicing as a consultant Neurologist in various hospitals in Bangalore.Dr. Umashankar interested areas are Headache and Epilepsy.Dr has vast experience in treating in kinds of neurological disorders.
Happy with: Doctor friendliness
I visited Dr. On June 17, even though my appointment was on a later date and I mistook it for that day, the staff accommodated me for the same day. I thank you them for their effort. Now, lets come to the Dr. experience, well Dr. Umashankar is very experienced Dr.,i visited him because of the positive reviews on practo.com. He listened to me patiently, did some examining for muscle pain and headaches. He then prescribed a few tests. Initially he suggested that I might be taking a lots of stress. I was satisfied for the first appointment.
Next follow-up appointment with the reports on June 20 he had a look at them and told me that my reports are normal and nothing much to worry. But he didn't explain about the headache issues or pressure on eyes. He wrote some medication for a month and asked to see after a month. I was expecting some more information about the possible causes of my headaches or other conditions which I think Dr. didn't explain. It would have been great if Dr. would have explained the conditions and the possible causes taking a few minutes. I'm not satisfied after the second visit but my faith is in him as he is very experienced person. I think only time will tell how effective my treatment goes forward. Looking forward for some positive results.
Visited For Epilepsy
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I went for my sister's treatment she is suffering from neurocysticercosis(Disease due to worm in brain) since 2020. Before visiting Dr.Umashankar she was getting treatment from Siliguri where she suffered alot with medicine side effect . We consulted Dr umashankar then, Dr is very polite and will listen to all our problems post that he will ask for necessary test. Based on test report He will give required medicines. Once my sister started taking his prescribed medication she is getting better day by day. She haven't got any attacks(epilepsy) in the last year. We are very thankful to the Doctor.I will recommend Dr. Umashankar.
Visited For Neurological Problems
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consulting the doctor to treat the CIDP for my brother. I had been in a tensed situation when the docor in my native told about the disease. They suggested for a Govt hospital but I was aware of the Doctor as he was treating to my father for the trigeminal neurologia. Doctor patiently listens to the problem and explains the problems in a understandable way. The greets the patient's with a smile and that brings a lot of confidence for the patients. Staff here are very much caring and all the test facilities are well within a single facility. Not much waiting and located in a place easily noticeable from a vehicular movement.
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issue
Actually doctor was friendly and polite. He did all the necessary medical tests. But he told nothing has happened to me. But i am suffering from Seviour lower back pain from past 5 years. I have informed him to that i have consulted so many doctors regarding my issues and all but no satisfaction nor it got cured. Even did MRI scan and it says disc bulge in L4 and L5.
I can't bend slightly to front. I cant sit in a Indian toilet. I can't sit for a long time. I have observed and also my friends have noticed that there is a change in my walking style. Also i have informed the doctor when i have slept if i turn right or left i can feel the seviour pain too. But doctor says nothing has happened to me at all. I am fine, might be i have taken in my mind that pain is there and all. If so from past 5 years how can it be possible and also what about MRI report then???? So finally i am confused !!!!!!!
Visited For Deep Brain Stimulation (Dbs)
Happy with: Wait time
We had gone to two different doctors in Mysore for my son's treatment & we were not convinced about the diagnose as it was scary answers, we got to know about Dr.Umashankar to take second opinion, we have visited on 9th Feb, we had wonderful experience the way he has digonised & made it's very simple, end result is, literally my son is not having any major issue which was like digonised, we were so fortunate to visit Bangalore Neuro Center.
We are totally relaxed after maraton consultations in Mysore.
Visited For Dementia TreatmentEpilepsy TreatmentNerve and Muscle Disorders
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I brought my father in law from Punjab (Patiala) to Bangalore after a brain stroke he suffered there. My close friend referred me to Dr Uma Shankar for my father in law’s treatment here in Bangalore and that’s when things started ...he went through all the details/reports...(started with re doing all the tests to understand the current situations of his body. His approach was so structured that he tried to know him well to treat him...my father in law was so open with him that he shared everything with him. By looking at the reports and speaking to him after tests results he started his treatment ***** *** ****** **** **** **** ***** ****** I strongly recommend Dr Uma Shankar to people who need help in diagnosis of their problem. Thank you Dr Uma Shankar for everything. Keep spreading positivity.
Visited For Neurological Problems
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VERY DISAPPOINTED.
Our first visit was a month ago. The doctor was least about my mother's health. Didnt bother to probe more for details about the issue. Just advised for few tests for which we ended up spending a lot. It is our right to know and the doctors duty is to explain the reports in details *** ** ******* Just prescribed medicine without checking with the patient about her current medication. *** ********** **** **** ** ****** **** **** *** **** ****** ** ***** TIME N MONEY w@sted. The doctor needs to be more empathetic n helpful. COMPLETE DISAPPOINTMENT.
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The Dr has a vast experience in neurology. We visited the doctor for vertigo related problems. Our appointment was hounered at the right time as committed. Wheel chair facilities are available for the elderly and the needy. The doctors diagnosis, explanation of the diesase and the causes were excellent and convincing. He prescribed a lab test which was done inside the same facility and reviewed immediately. Precibed a medicine and advised review after 4 weeks. Overall a very good facility and excellent doctor for neurological problems.
Visited For Neurological Problems
Hoped for better: Treatment satisfactionValue for money
I had been there for my mother by seeing the positive reviews in practo though it is very far from my home. But I am not satisfied with the process they are following . First of all fee they are changing is 700 but it's showing 500 in practo they told they have increased the fee amount. **** ******* ** *** ******** ********** ** ****** ******* ** ** ****** **** **** ******* I spoke to the doctor and he advised to Stop the medicine . **** **** * **** ** ****** ** ***** ****** *** **** ******* *** I am continuously asking what alternative medicine she has to take but they are not responding even thought they are seeing my chat they are not responding and for me it's quite hard to visit the clinic every time in this situation as it is 20km from here . So I will suggest don't take appointment with a doctor too far from your place a** ** ****** ** *** *** *** ******** ****** *** *** ****** ** ******** ** ***** ****** ** ********* *** ******** ***** ******* ** *** **** ** now only I am facing a lots of problem with this and now I have to take appointment with another doctor by seeing the clinic's review . * ***** ***** ***** ** **** **** ****** ** ****** ** ***** ** **** *
My wife's parkinsons and dementia was reaeted by the Doctor very carefully after going through the various tests. His prescriptions for the ailments were very much helpful to her and after 6 months of treatment she has come out of dementia effect and only parkinsons remains. We are happy at least the serious desease of dementia could be controlled and she is able to carry out all her ADLs on her own. His smile and understanding of the ailments are very good and we had already recommended him to our Mumbai friends who are in the same stages of desease.