When a brain stroke strikes, when a brain hemorrhage ruptures, when a spinal cord is compressed – the quality of the neurosurgeon and the neurologist who responds in those first critical minutes determines whether a patient survives, whether they recover fully, or whether permanent disability follows. There are no second chances in neurological emergencies.
Shree Giriraj Hospital, Rajkot is home to one of the most qualified and experienced Neurology and Neurosurgery teams among private hospitals in Rajkot and all of Saurashtra. Our team is led by a DM Neurologist (Gold Medalist) with FSNVI (Fellow, Society of Neurovascular Interventions) – a qualification held by very few neurologists in Gujarat – and a DNB Neurosurgeon with specialised endovascular neurosurgery experience from Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad. Both specialists are available 24 hours a day for neurological emergencies.
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Not all neurosurgery departments are equal. The difference between a hospital with a general surgeon covering neurology and a hospital with fellowship-trained specialists is the difference between adequate care and truly expert care. Here is why patients from across Rajkot and Saurashtra choose Shree Giriraj Hospital for their neurological care:
| Parameter | Shree Giriraj Hospital | Most Other Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Neurologist Qualification | DM Neurology | May not have DM-qualified neurologist |
| Interventional Neurology | FSNVI - Neuro-vascular interventions | Rarely available in Rajkot privately |
| Neurosurgeon Qualification | DNB Neurosurgery + Endovascular training | Varies - check credentials |
| Stroke Code Protocol | Yes - CT in 15 min, Thrombolysis in 30 min | No structured Stroke Code in most |
| Neuro ICU Coverage | 24×7 intensivist - IDCCM + FCCS qualified | Physician-only cover common |
| Thrombolysis Availability | Yes - IV tPA within 4.5-hour window | Not consistently available |
| Endovascular Neuro | Yes - mechanical thrombectomy capability | Very few private hospitals in Rajkot |
| Brain Tumor Surgery | Yes - craniotomy by DNB Neurosurgeon | Varies |
| Spinal Surgery | Full range - disc, fusion, endoscopic | Varies |
| Neuro Content Depth | Named doctors, qualifications, protocols | Competitor pages: generic, no names |
Diplomate NB (Neurology )
Consultant Neuro Physician
Our Interventional Neurologist holds DM Neurology – the highest superspeciality degree in neurological medicine in India awarded for exceptional academic and clinical achievement. He additionally holds FSNVI (Fellow, Society of Neurovascular Interventions) – a qualification that certifies expertise in interventional neurovascular procedures including stroke thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, and cerebrovascular interventions.
This combination of academic excellence and interventional certification makes our Neurologist uniquely qualified to manage the full spectrum of neurological conditions – from common conditions like epilepsy, migraine, and Parkinson’s disease to neurological emergencies including acute ischaemic stroke (where IV thrombolysis must be administered within 4.5 hours), brain hemorrhage, and status epilepticus.
Clinical Expertise:
MS, DNB Neuro Surgery Consultant Endovascular Neurosurgeon
Dr. Sagar Ghodasara is a fellowship-trained Neurosurgeon at Shree Giriraj Hospital, Rajkot. He holds DNB in Neurosurgery – one of India’s highest neurosurgical qualifications – and brings 2 years of exclusive endovascular neurosurgery training from Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad, one of Gujarat’s most advanced tertiary care centres. This endovascular training equips him with the skills for cerebral aneurysm coiling, AVM embolisation, carotid stenting, and intracranial thrombectomy – procedures that few private neurosurgeons in Rajkot can offer.
Dr. Ghodasara’s surgical practice covers the full range of cranial and spinal neurosurgery – from emergency craniotomy for traumatic brain injury and brain hemorrhage to elective brain tumour resection, complex spinal decompression, and minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery. His training at Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad has exposed him to a high volume and complexity of neurosurgical cases that distinguishes him among neurosurgeons practicing in Saurashtra.
Surgical Expertise:
Our Neurology and Neurosurgery department at Shree Giriraj Hospital treats the complete spectrum of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and associated structures. Below is a detailed overview of the conditions we manage – both in emergency and elective settings:
Ischaemic stroke is the most common type of stroke, accounting for 85% of all stroke cases. It occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery supplying the brain, cutting off blood and oxygen to brain tissue.
Brain hemorrhage - also called hemorrhagic stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage - occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, allowing blood to leak into and around the brain tissue.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the most common neurological emergencies in Rajkot - driven by the city's high volume of road traffic accidents, particularly involving two-wheelers and heavy vehicles on national and state highways passing through Saurashtra.
Brain tumours - whether benign (meningioma, acoustic neuroma, pituitary adenoma) or malignant (glioblastoma, metastatic cancer) - require expert neurosurgical evaluation and often surgical resection.
A cerebral aneurysm is a bulge or balloon in a blood vessel wall in the brain that can rupture - causing a devastating subarachnoid hemorrhage. An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels connecting arteries and veins in the brain that can bleed, cause seizures, or cause progressive neurological deficits.
Spinal conditions are among the most common causes of disability in Rajkot and Gujarat - affecting working-age adults with lumbar disc herniation (slipped disc) causing sciatica, middle-aged and elderly patients with cervical spondylosis causing neck pain and arm radiation, and trauma victims with vertebral fractures and spinal cord injuries.
Epilepsy - a chronic neurological condition characterised by recurrent unprovoked seizures - affects approximately 10 million people in India. In Rajkot and Saurashtra, epilepsy is commonly under-treated, with many patients not receiving appropriate investigation or optimal antiepileptic drug therapy.
Hydrocephalus - an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain's ventricular system - causes raised intracranial pressure that can be fatal or cause permanent brain damage if untreated.
Peripheral nerve conditions - including carpal tunnel syndrome (the most common nerve compression in adults), ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow, peroneal nerve palsy, and brachial plexus injuries from road accidents - are managed by our Neurosurgery team using microsurgical techniques.
Trigeminal Neuralgia - medical management (carbamazepine) and microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery. Parkinson's Disease - advanced pharmacological management including levodopa, dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors.
In stroke care, the phrase ‘Time is Brain’ is not a marketing slogan – it is a physiological fact. Each minute without treatment in acute ischaemic stroke, 1.9 million brain neurons die. Patients who receive thrombolysis earlier have better outcomes: for every 9 minutes saved, one additional patient achieves a good functional outcome. This is why Shree Giriraj Hospital has a structured Stroke Code protocol – a systematic, multidisciplinary response that activates the moment a suspected stroke patient arrives.
Neither Sterling Hospital Rajkot nor HCG Hospital Rajkot describe a specific stroke protocol on their neurosurgery pages. At Shree Giriraj Hospital, our Stroke Code is a defined, practised sequence of actions that every team member knows and follows – every time, without variation.
WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE HAS A STROKE: Use FAST - Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call. Call +91 99099 71130 immediately. Note the exact time symptoms started. Do NOT give food or water. Do NOT wait to see if symptoms improve. Do NOT drive to hospital - call for ambulance. Time saved = brain saved.
Brain and spine surgery can be among the most expensive procedures in modern medicine – with craniotomies, spinal fusions, and aneurysm treatments costing Rs. 2–8 lakh or more at private hospitals without insurance. At Shree Giriraj Hospital, we are committed to making expert neurosurgical care accessible to every patient in Rajkot and Saurashtra – regardless of economic background.
Cashless Insurance – 37+ Companies & TPAs
Shree Giriraj Hospital is empanelled with 37+ insurance companies and TPAs for cashless neuro treatment including Star Health Insurance, HDFC Ergo, ICICI Lombard, Bajaj Allianz, Care Health Insurance, Aditya Birla, Manipal Cigna, New India Assurance, United India Insurance, and 30+ more. For corporate employees, TPA-administered policies through Medi Assist, FHPL, MD India, Vidal Health, and 11 other TPAs are accepted.
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Dr. Sagar Ghodasara is one of the most qualified neurosurgeons in Rajkot and Saurashtra. He holds MS and DNB in Neurosurgery and has 2 years of exclusive endovascular neurosurgery experience from Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad. He practices at Shree Giriraj Hospital, 27 Navjyot Park, 150 Ft Ring Road, Rajkot. He is available 24x7 for neurological emergencies. Book: 0281-7151200. Emergency: +91 99099 71130.
The warning signs of brain stroke can be remembered as FAST: F - Face drooping or asymmetry; A - Arm weakness or inability to raise both arms; S - Speech difficulty, slurring, or inability to speak; T - Time to call emergency immediately. Other warning signs include sudden severe headache (thunderclap headache - may indicate brain hemorrhage), sudden vision loss, sudden dizziness or loss of balance, sudden confusion, or sudden severe numbness on one side of the body. If ANY of these occur, call +91 99099 71130 immediately - do not wait.
Brain hemorrhage (intracerebral hemorrhage) treatment at Shree Giriraj Hospital Rajkot includes: emergency CT brain, blood pressure control with IV antihypertensives, reversal of anticoagulation for patients on blood thinners, ICP monitoring in Neuro ICU, and surgical hematoma evacuation (craniotomy) when indicated. For subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) caused by a ruptured aneurysm, our Endovascular Neurosurgeon performs cerebral aneurysm coiling. Emergency: +91 99099 71130.
