Question 1

Where does Dr. Soumitra Ray practice?

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Dr. Soumitra Ray practices at The Calcutta Medical Research Institute - Alipore. The doctor also provides online video consultation through Practo.

Question 2

How can I take Dr. Soumitra Ray's appointment ?

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You can take Dr. Soumitra Ray's appointment online through Practo for video consultation with the doctor.

Question 3

What is Dr. Soumitra Ray's education qualification?

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Dr. Soumitra Ray has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro Surgery. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 4

What does Dr. Soumitra Ray specialises in ?

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Dr. Soumitra Ray specialises as Neurosurgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Soumitra Ray have?

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Dr. Soumitra Ray has an overall experience of 39 years. View where has Dr. Soumitra Ray practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Soumitra Ray?

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Dr. Soumitra Ray is a Neurosurgeon in Alipore, Kolkata and has an experience of 39 years in this field. Dr. Soumitra Ray practices at The Calcutta Medical Research Institute in Alipore, Kolkata. He completed MBBS from Sambalpur University in 1986,MS - General Surgery from Gujarat University, India in 1993 and MCh - Neuro Surgery from University Of Bombay in 1995.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a neurosurgeon?

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A neurosurgeon is a medical professional who deals with the diagnosis, surgical as well as non-surgical treatment, and management of disorders that affect the central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (other nerves).

Question 8

Can a neurosurgeon operate a brain tumour?

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A neurosurgeon is qualified to operate a brain tumour. A neurosurgeon removes all of the tumour or a part of it, if it can damage the vital tissues in the brain. For tumours that cannot be removed, a biopsy is done by taking a small piece of the tumour to determine the type of cells in it. These might be treated using chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Question 9

Does a neurosurgeon only perform surgery?

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A neurosurgeon does more than perform brain surgery. Before performing surgery, a neurosurgeon usually tries to use non-surgical treatments too. Besides, if there is a need for surgery, minimally invasive techniques are opted for whenever possible.

Question 10

For which diseases can one see a neurosurgeon?

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Neurosurgeons can treat individuals with the following diseases:
Birth defects
Brain and spinal tumours
Bleeding in the brain
Peripheral nerve problems like sciatica
Injuries to the head, neck, or spine
Spinal problems, such as osteoarthritis and herniated disc
Surgeries for tumour removal, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.
Epilepsy or seizures
Conditions such as Parkinson's disease
Chronic pain

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