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Prof. Dr. Pavitra Patnaik

Senior consultant physician in nagpur

Prof. Dr. Pavitra Patnaik

Director Neurosurgery

Senior Consultant, Brain & Spine Surgeon (Neurosurgeon) | 20,000+ Surgeries | Ex. Head of the Department Neurosurgery & Head of Nerotrauma (SSH & GMC Nagpur)

MBBS (Grant Medical College, Mumbai, M5-General Surgery (T.N.M.C., Nair Hospital, Mumbai) M.Ch. Neuro Surgery (Chennai)

PROF DR. PAVITRA PATNAIK is a renowned senior consultant Neurosurgeon with a huge experience of more than 23 years in the field of Neurosurgery. He has treated and salvaged thousands of patients with his excellence in clinical and neurosurgical skills, Best Brain & Spine Doctor in Nagpur.
Dr Pavitra Patnaik was born and brought up in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh in the year 1972. He did his schooling from Ingraham English School affiliated to ICSE and ISC boards, New Delhi. Through All India Pre-Medical entrance exam he got selected for MBBS , securing a very high rank of 405 all over India,in the year 1991 at one of the most prestigious medical colleges of India- Grant Medical College, Sir JJ Group of hospitals Bombay. Subsequently he got selected for his post – graduation in General Surgery at Topiwala National Medical College and Nair Hospital Mumbai.
Later in 2003 he topped the All India entrance exam for Superspeciality courses and got selected in Neurosurgery. He completed MCh. Neurosurgery from S.R.M.C. Chennai under Professor Damodar Rout and Professor K. Ganesh, pioneers in vascular Neurosurgery and Spine surgery respectively,in the year 2003-2006.
Dr. Patnaik sir , joined Superspeciality hospital GMC Nagpur in July 2006 and was amongst the first few to become life member of Nagpur Neuro Society way back in 2006. He is a life member of Neurological Society of India , MCNS and IMA. He has been instrumental in developing ,strengthening and establishing the department of Neurosurgery at Superspeciality hospital GMC Nagpur at the time when there was extreme shortage of hands and Neurosurgeons in the city. He has a vast experience and exposure to a multitude of complex Neurosurgical cases. He has been invited as an external examiner for MCh Neurosurgery at various Superspeciality institutes.
His passion for teaching, his excellent surgical ethics & skills and a very humble & friendly attitude towards his subordinates and colleagues is known to all. He has trained and taught Micro Neurosurgical skills for Complex brain and spine cases to several post graduate students under him who are now well settled Neurosurgeons in our city, and in various parts of the world. During his career of over 23 years in Neurosurgery, Dr Patnaik has held various important posts and position in the state of Maharashtra, Best Brain & Spine Doctor in Nagpur.
  1. He was head of the department of Neurosurgery Superspeciality hospital GMC Nagpur for 8 years. 
  2. He worked as Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at Sir JJ Group of Hospitals Mumbai, Grant Medical College , also his Alma- mata, for 3 years .
  3. Worked as head of Neuro trauma at the largest level -1 Trauma care centre in Maharashtra for 3 years. 
  4. Under his able guidance and supervision first cadaveric organ retrieval was performed in Trauma centre GMC Nagpur, In 2018 – the first retrieval in any government institute in Maharashtra. 
  5. He was awarded and felicitated by IMA Nagpur as the COVID warrior for converting Trauma centre in GMC  to COVID hospital in record time of less than a month and serving with additional charge of Covid administrator during the pandemic. 
  6. He is a Professor and post graduate MCh. teacher at Superspeciality hospital GMC Nagpur.
  7. He is the director of Neurosurgery at two advanced Neurosurgical centres – Kalpavruksha hospital  and  
  8. Neurolinnk hospital both at  Chhatrapati square Nagpur. 
Neurolinnk Hospital is equipped with state of the art facilities like advanced Modular, operation, theatre, and ICU with Ventilator and modern equipment. The hospital is designed to cater to advanced Brain and Spine operations. The staff is well trained and experienced in managing such complex cases. Dr. Patnaik‘s compassionate, caring and individualised care is known to all his patients who come for counselling and treatment from various parts of the country. His Surgical results are excellent and vision so pure to Cure and treat the patients with utmost sincerity and ethics.

1. Head Injury (Brain & Spine Trauma)

Brain injuries can result from accidents, oxygen deprivation, infections, or toxins. The effects range from mild to severe — temporary confusion or headaches to long-term disabilities and personality changes. Early diagnosis and rehabilitation are vital.

  • Subdural Hematoma
  • Extra Dural Hematoma
  • Depressed Skull Fracture
  • Penetrating Head Injuries

2. Stroke / Paralysis

Loss of muscle control due to spinal injury, infection, or tumor. Managed via medication, physical therapy, or surgery depending on severity.

  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Intraventricular Bleed
  • Venous Sinus Thrombosis
  • Ischemic infarcts / Vascular occlusion

3. Spine Surgery / Lumbar Cervical and Dorsal

Spinal surgeries including laminectomy, discectomy, or fusion — performed to relieve chronic pain or correct spinal alignment.

  • Disc Surgeries (Cervical / Lumbar)
  • Fixation Procedures
  • Spinal CSF Leak Repair
  • Spinal Trauma
  • Spinal Tumors
  • CV Junction Anomalies
  • Congenital Spinal Defects/Spinal Dysraphism

4. Brain Tumors

Treatment for various benign and malignant brain tumors using microsurgical techniques.

  • Meningiomas,Glioms
  • Pituitary & Cerebellar Tumors
  • Skull Base Tumors-CP-angle Tumor, Trigeminal Schwannoma,
  • Pediatric brain Tumor surgery

5. Congenital Birth Defects

Corrective surgeries for congenital brain and spine defects like meningoceles and hydrocephalus.

  • Cranial & Spinal Meningoceles
  • Congenital Hydrocephalus

6. Vascular Neurosurgery

Specialized surgery for vascular disorders of the brain and spine such as aneurysms, AVMs, or stroke.

7. Spinal Cord Tumors

Treatment for benign and malignant tumors affecting the spinal cord.

  • Neurofibromas
  • Meningiomas
  • Ependymomas

8. Life Saving Decompressive brain surgeryin Stroke patients

1. Head Injury (Conservative)

Non-surgical management for mild head trauma or diffuse axonal injury with medication and monitoring.

  • Conservative Head Trauma
  • Diffuse Axonal Injury

2. Epilepsy

Medication and non-surgical management for seizure disorders, customized per patient profile.

3. Stroke / Paralysis (Non-Invasive)

Rehabilitation and physiotherapy for improved motor function and mobility, supported by medications.

4. Headache / Migraine

Diagnosis and management using medication, relaxation, and lifestyle modification.

5. Trigeminal Neuralgia

Treatment of severe facial pain using anticonvulsants or minimally invasive procedures.

6. Vertigo / Dizziness

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of balance disorders, often related to inner ear conditions.

7. Tuberculosis of Brain / Spine

Medical therapy and long-term antibiotic treatment for TB meningitis or spinal TB.

8. Neurocysticercosis

Management of parasitic CNS infection caused by tapeworm eggs with medications and monitoring.

Career Timeline

Dr. Pavitra Patnaik’s Journey of Dedication & Excellence

MBBS - Grant Medical College, Mumbai

Selected through All-India Entrance, completed foundational medical training at GMC Hospital.

2006 - Assistant Professor, SSH & GMC Nagpur

Became Head of Department at age 36; pioneered several complex neurosurgical procedures.

2014 - Associate Professor, GMC Mumbai

Promoted to lead academic and surgical advancements in neurosurgery.

2020 - COVID-19 Trauma Centre In-Charge

Converted and managed the trauma centre as a COVID-19 hospital during the pandemic.

MS (General Surgery) & MCh (Neurosurgery)

Advanced surgical specialization under renowned neurosurgeons at TNMC & SRMC Chennai.
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