Question 1

Where does Dr. Tapas Chatterjee practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Tapas Chatterjee practices at Cmri hospital - Diamond Harbour Road.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Tapas Chatterjee?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Tapas Chatterjee for Spinal and Brain Tumours Including Posterior Fossa, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), CyberKnife Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Tapas Chatterjee's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Tapas Chatterjee has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro Surgery.

Question 4

What does Dr. Tapas Chatterjee specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Tapas Chatterjee specialises as Neurosurgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Tapas Chatterjee have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Tapas Chatterjee has an overall experience of 32 years. View where has Dr. Tapas Chatterjee practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Tapas Chatterjee?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Tapas Chatterjee is a Neurosurgeon in Alipore, Kolkata and has an experience of 32 years in this field. Dr. Tapas Chatterjee practices at The Calcutta Medical Research Institute in Alipore, Kolkata,Cmri hospital in Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata and Fortis Hospital in Mirania Gardens 2, Kolkata. He completed MBBS from University Of Calcutta in 1994,MS - General Surgery from University Of Calcutta in 1999 and MCh - Neuro Surgery from University Of Calcutta in 2003. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Spinal and Brain Tumours Including Posterior Fossa,Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS),CyberKnife Surgery,Cranial Tumours and Complex Spine Surgery Including Pedicular Fixations etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a neurosurgeon?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Dr. Tapas Chatterjee

Patient Stories for Dr. Tapas Chatterjee

Pick a time slot

Top Neurosurgery Hospitals In Kolkata

Top Neurosurgery Clinics In Diamond Harbour Road

Top Doctor Specialities In Kolkata