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    Dr Rahul Lath

    Neurosurgeon

    21+ Years Experience

    MBBS, MCh (Neurosurgery), DNB(Neurosurgery)

    Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

    English, Hindi, Telugu, Hindi

    MON-SAT

    Overview

    As one of the best neurosurgeons in Hyderabad, Dr Rahul Lath has dedicated his career to treating complex neurological conditions. His expertise lies in Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery, Chest Pain Treatment, Brain Infection treatment, Spine Surgery, Laminectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Dr Rahul provides patients with a comprehensive approach to care, working closely with them to understand their symptoms, conduct necessary tests, and develop personalised treatment plans tailored to their individual needs. By opting for an experienced neurosurgeon like Dr Lath, patients can expect the most advanced diagnostic tools and cutting-edge therapies for optimal outcomes.

    Dr R Lath’s diagnostic techniques involve thorough examinations, history taking and cutting-edge imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and computed tomography (CT) scans. He also relies on his extensive experience to provide accurate diagnoses that enable him to customise treatment plans for each patient’s specific condition. Dr Rahul uses minimally invasive surgical procedures where possible, ensuring that patients have the quickest recovery times possible.

    Dr Rahul Lath’s approach to medicine involves providing compassionate care in an environment that ensures patients feel comfortable throughout their journey towards recovery. His mission is not only to provide exceptional treatment but also to educate patients on how they can take charge of their health and maintain healthy lifestyles. Dr Rahul Lath is an experienced neurosurgeon in Hyderabad with over 20 years of specialised experience.

    Education

    Life Member Of The Neurological Society Of India (Nsi)life Member Indian Society Of Stereotactic And Functional Neurosurgery (Issfn) International Member, Congress Of Neurological Surgeons, Usa. (Cns)life Member Andhra Pradesh Neuroscientists Association (Apnsa)member Asian Australasian Society Of Stereotactic And Functional Neurosurgery (Aassfn)member World Society Of Steroetactic And Functional Neurosurgery (Wssfn)

    Experience
    • FEB 92-FEB 93 INTERN – MEDICINE,SURGERY,PEDIATRICS,OBS & GYN CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL VELLORE,INDIA–632004
    • FEB 93-JAN 94 NON-PG REGISTRAR,NEUROSURGERY CMCH, VELLORE, INDIA.
    • JAN 94-JAN 97 REGISTRAR,NEUROSURGERY(This included 9 months of General Surgery, 6 weeks of Anaesthesia, 6 weeks of Orthopedics, 3 months of Neurology, 1 month of Neuropathology) CMCH, VELLORE, INDIA.
    • JAN 97-JAN 99 SENIOR REGISTRAR,NEUROSURGERY(This included 3 months of Neurosurgical Intensive Care)CMCH, VELLORE, INDIA.
    • APR 99-MAR 00 LECTURER,NEUROSURGERY CMCH, VELLORE, INDIA.
    • MAR 00-JAN 03 FELLOW,NEUROSURGERY FLINDERS MEDICALCENTRE, ADELAIDE,AUSTRALIA
    • APR 03-CONSULTANT,NEUROSURGERY APOLLO HOSPITALS,HYDERABAD.
    Special Interests
    • Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
    • Brain Tumours
    Doctor Awards
    • Jacob Chandy Medal for Best Clinical outgoing student 1991(MBBS)-CMC VelloreJ
    • acob Chandy Medal for Neurosurgery 1999, CMC Vellore. Herbert Kraus Medal for Neuro Oncology, NSI Conference 1998
    Research
    • Lath R, Rajshekhar V : Unilateral foot drop.  Post Graduate Medical Journal 72:572-573, 1996.
    • Lath R, Rajshekhar V, George V : Brain abscess as the presenting feature of Melioidosis.  British Journal of Neurosurgery 12:170-172, 1998.
    • Lath R, Rajshekhar V, Chacko G : Sacral Haemangioma as a cause of coccydynia.Neuroradiology 40:524-526, 1998.
    • Lath R, Rajshekhar V : Solitary cysticercus granuloma of brainstem; report of four  cases.  Journal of Neurosurgery 89:1047-1051, 1998.
    • Lath R, Rajshekhar V : Transoral transpharyngeal approach to extradural cervico-medullary compression in children. A review of 17 cases.Neurology India  (Suppl.1) 47:37, 1999. (Abstract)
    • Lath R, Chacko G, Chandy MJ : Determination of Ki-67 labeling index in pituitary adenomas using the MIB-1 monoclonal antibody. Neurology India 49:144-147, 2001.
    • Lath R, Rajshekhar V : Massive cerebral infarction as a feature of pituitary apoplexy.  Neurology India 49:191-193, 2001.
    • Lath R, Vaniprasad A, Kat E, Brophy BP : Traumatic aneurysm of the callosomarginal artery. Case report.  Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 9(4):466-468, 2002.
    • Lath R, Unosson D, Stahl J, Blumbergs PC, Brophy BP : Rhabdoid Glioblastoma :case report.  Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 10(3):325-8;2003
    • Psaltis A,  Lath R, McDonald M.  Acute interhemispheric subdural haematoma. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 11(5) : 546-548, 2004.
    • Lath R, Ranjan A. Antero-lateral approach for thoraco-lumbar decompression and instrumentation. (Abstract) Neurology India  2004.
    • Lath R, Ranjan A, Swarnalata G.  Solitary fibrous tumour of the meninges. Letter to Editor.  Neurology India 53:248-249, 2005
    • Lath R. Hyponatremia in Neurological Diseases in the ICU. Review Article.  Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine 9;47-51: 2005.
    • Ranjan A, Lath R. Microendoscopic Discectomy for Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral disc. Neurology India 2006;54:190-194.
    • Lath R, Ranjan A Ratnam BG, Swarnalata G. Desmoplastic Fibroma of the Frontal Bone. Neurology India 2006;54:314-315.
    • Lath R, Ratnam BG, Ranjan A. Diagnosis and treatment of multiple Hydatid cysts at the Craniovertebral junction.  Journal of Neurosurgery (Spine) 2007;6:174-177.
    • Padua MD, Prabhakar S, Lath R. Demyelinating Disease of the brain simulating a space occupying lesion. Indain Journal of Pathology and Microbiology 2008;51:569. Letter.
    • Ippili K, Ratnam BG, Gowrishankar S,Ranjan A, Lath R. Olfactory Ensheathing Cell Tumor : Case Report. Neurology India 2009;57:76-78.
    • Lath R, Kumar S, Reddy R, Boola GR, Ray A, Prabhakar S, Ranjan A.Decompressive surgery for severe Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Neurol India. 2010 May-Jun;58(3):392-7.
    • Sharma P, Swain M, De Padua M, Ranjan A , Lath R. Rosette-Forming Glioneuronal Tumors:  A Report of 2 Cases. Neurology India 2011;59:276-80
    • Sharma P, Ranjan A, Lath R.  Lumbar nerve root hernia: An unusual complication of micro-endoscopic discectomy. Neurol India. 2011;59:313-4
    • Sharma P, Gowrishankar S, Ranjan A, Lath R.  Disseminated cranio-spinal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma.  Case report.  Neurol India. 2012 Mar-Apr;60(2):252-4.
    • Mehrotra RN, Ranjan A, Lath R, Ratnam R. Postmenopausal osteoporosis: Our experience.Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Dec;16(Suppl 2):S421-2.
    • Reddy SR, Ratnam BG, Lath R, Ranjan A. The significance of redundant nerve roots of cauda equina. Neurol India. 2013 Sep-Oct;61(5):562.
    • Sharma P, Ranjan A, Lath R.  Arteriovenous fistula of the filum terminale misdiagnosed and previously operated as lower lumbar degenerative disease. Asian Spine J. 2014 Jun;8(3):365-70
    • Reddy SR, Ranjan A, Lath R. Multifocal CNS vasculopathy due to reactivation of latent varicella – a potentially reversible complication following radiofrequency ablation for trigeminal neuralgia. Neurol India. 2014 May-Jun;62(3):327-9
    • Reddy SM, Lath R, Swain M, Ranjan A. Chronic Lymphocytic Inflammation with Pontine Perivascular Enhancement Responsive to Steroids (CLIPPERS) – a case report.  Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2015;18:345-7.
    • Reddy SR. Lath R, dePadua M, Ranjan A.  Meningioma with intra and peritumoural abscess.  Case Report.  Indian Journal of Neurosurgery.  Indian J Neurosurg 2017.
    • Ranjan A, Lath R, Sidhu HS. The advent and growth of Medical tourism in India with reference to Neurosurgery. CNS Quarterly Spring 2017 Issue: 21-23.
    • Manda SV, Kataria Y, Tatireddy BR ,Ramakrishnan B , Ratnam BG, Lath R, Ranjan A, Ray A. Exosomes as a biomarker platform for detecting Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFRvIII) positive high-grade gliomas. Journal of Neurosurgery. (June 2017)
    Memberships
    • Life member of the neurological society of india (nsi)
    • Life member indian society of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery (issfn)
    • International member, congress of neurological surgeons, usa.(cns)
    • Life member andhra pradesh neuroscientists association (apnsa)
    • Member asian australasian society of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery (aassfn)
    • Member world society of steroetactic and functional neurosurgery (wssfn)
    Dr Rahul Lath

    Neurosurgeon

    21+ Years Experience

    MBBS, MCh (Neurosurgery), DNB(Neurosurgery)

    English, Hindi, Telugu, Hindi

    MON-SAT

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    Overview

    As one of the best neurosurgeons in Hyderabad, Dr Rahul Lath has dedicated his career to treating complex neurological conditions. His expertise lies in Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery, Chest Pain Treatment, Brain Infection treatment, Spine Surgery, Laminectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Dr Rahul provides patients with a comprehensive approach to care, working closely with them to understand their symptoms, conduct necessary tests, and develop personalised treatment plans tailored to their individual needs. By opting for an experienced neurosurgeon like Dr Lath, patients can expect the most advanced diagnostic tools and cutting-edge therapies for optimal outcomes.

    Dr R Lath’s diagnostic techniques involve thorough examinations, history taking and cutting-edge imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and computed tomography (CT) scans. He also relies on his extensive experience to provide accurate diagnoses that enable him to customise treatment plans for each patient’s specific condition. Dr Rahul uses minimally invasive surgical procedures where possible, ensuring that patients have the quickest recovery times possible.

    Dr Rahul Lath’s approach to medicine involves providing compassionate care in an environment that ensures patients feel comfortable throughout their journey towards recovery. His mission is not only to provide exceptional treatment but also to educate patients on how they can take charge of their health and maintain healthy lifestyles. Dr Rahul Lath is an experienced neurosurgeon in Hyderabad with over 20 years of specialised experience.

    Education

    Life Member Of The Neurological Society Of India (Nsi)life Member Indian Society Of Stereotactic And Functional Neurosurgery (Issfn) International Member, Congress Of Neurological Surgeons, Usa. (Cns)life Member Andhra Pradesh Neuroscientists Association (Apnsa)member Asian Australasian Society Of Stereotactic And Functional Neurosurgery (Aassfn)member World Society Of Steroetactic And Functional Neurosurgery (Wssfn)

    Experience
    • FEB 92-FEB 93 INTERN – MEDICINE,SURGERY,PEDIATRICS,OBS & GYN CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL VELLORE,INDIA–632004
    • FEB 93-JAN 94 NON-PG REGISTRAR,NEUROSURGERY CMCH, VELLORE, INDIA.
    • JAN 94-JAN 97 REGISTRAR,NEUROSURGERY(This included 9 months of General Surgery, 6 weeks of Anaesthesia, 6 weeks of Orthopedics, 3 months of Neurology, 1 month of Neuropathology) CMCH, VELLORE, INDIA.
    • JAN 97-JAN 99 SENIOR REGISTRAR,NEUROSURGERY(This included 3 months of Neurosurgical Intensive Care)CMCH, VELLORE, INDIA.
    • APR 99-MAR 00 LECTURER,NEUROSURGERY CMCH, VELLORE, INDIA.
    • MAR 00-JAN 03 FELLOW,NEUROSURGERY FLINDERS MEDICALCENTRE, ADELAIDE,AUSTRALIA
    • APR 03-CONSULTANT,NEUROSURGERY APOLLO HOSPITALS,HYDERABAD.
    Special Interests
    • Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
    • Brain Tumours
    Doctor Awards
    Dr Rahul Lath
    • Jacob Chandy Medal for Best Clinical outgoing student 1991(MBBS)-CMC VelloreJ
    • acob Chandy Medal for Neurosurgery 1999, CMC Vellore. Herbert Kraus Medal for Neuro Oncology, NSI Conference 1998
    Memberships
    • Life member of the neurological society of india (nsi)
    • Life member indian society of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery (issfn)
    • International member, congress of neurological surgeons, usa.(cns)
    • Life member andhra pradesh neuroscientists association (apnsa)
    • Member asian australasian society of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery (aassfn)
    • Member world society of steroetactic and functional neurosurgery (wssfn)
    Research
    • Lath R, Rajshekhar V : Unilateral foot drop.  Post Graduate Medical Journal 72:572-573, 1996.
    • Lath R, Rajshekhar V, George V : Brain abscess as the presenting feature of Melioidosis.  British Journal of Neurosurgery 12:170-172, 1998.
    • Lath R, Rajshekhar V, Chacko G : Sacral Haemangioma as a cause of coccydynia.Neuroradiology 40:524-526, 1998.
    • Lath R, Rajshekhar V : Solitary cysticercus granuloma of brainstem; report of four  cases.  Journal of Neurosurgery 89:1047-1051, 1998.
    • Lath R, Rajshekhar V : Transoral transpharyngeal approach to extradural cervico-medullary compression in children. A review of 17 cases.Neurology India  (Suppl.1) 47:37, 1999. (Abstract)
    • Lath R, Chacko G, Chandy MJ : Determination of Ki-67 labeling index in pituitary adenomas using the MIB-1 monoclonal antibody. Neurology India 49:144-147, 2001.
    • Lath R, Rajshekhar V : Massive cerebral infarction as a feature of pituitary apoplexy.  Neurology India 49:191-193, 2001.
    • Lath R, Vaniprasad A, Kat E, Brophy BP : Traumatic aneurysm of the callosomarginal artery. Case report.  Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 9(4):466-468, 2002.
    • Lath R, Unosson D, Stahl J, Blumbergs PC, Brophy BP : Rhabdoid Glioblastoma :case report.  Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 10(3):325-8;2003
    • Psaltis A,  Lath R, McDonald M.  Acute interhemispheric subdural haematoma. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 11(5) : 546-548, 2004.
    • Lath R, Ranjan A. Antero-lateral approach for thoraco-lumbar decompression and instrumentation. (Abstract) Neurology India  2004.
    • Lath R, Ranjan A, Swarnalata G.  Solitary fibrous tumour of the meninges. Letter to Editor.  Neurology India 53:248-249, 2005
    • Lath R. Hyponatremia in Neurological Diseases in the ICU. Review Article.  Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine 9;47-51: 2005.
    • Ranjan A, Lath R. Microendoscopic Discectomy for Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral disc. Neurology India 2006;54:190-194.
    • Lath R, Ranjan A Ratnam BG, Swarnalata G. Desmoplastic Fibroma of the Frontal Bone. Neurology India 2006;54:314-315.
    • Lath R, Ratnam BG, Ranjan A. Diagnosis and treatment of multiple Hydatid cysts at the Craniovertebral junction.  Journal of Neurosurgery (Spine) 2007;6:174-177.
    • Padua MD, Prabhakar S, Lath R. Demyelinating Disease of the brain simulating a space occupying lesion. Indain Journal of Pathology and Microbiology 2008;51:569. Letter.
    • Ippili K, Ratnam BG, Gowrishankar S,Ranjan A, Lath R. Olfactory Ensheathing Cell Tumor : Case Report. Neurology India 2009;57:76-78.
    • Lath R, Kumar S, Reddy R, Boola GR, Ray A, Prabhakar S, Ranjan A.Decompressive surgery for severe Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Neurol India. 2010 May-Jun;58(3):392-7.
    • Sharma P, Swain M, De Padua M, Ranjan A , Lath R. Rosette-Forming Glioneuronal Tumors:  A Report of 2 Cases. Neurology India 2011;59:276-80
    • Sharma P, Ranjan A, Lath R.  Lumbar nerve root hernia: An unusual complication of micro-endoscopic discectomy. Neurol India. 2011;59:313-4
    • Sharma P, Gowrishankar S, Ranjan A, Lath R.  Disseminated cranio-spinal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma.  Case report.  Neurol India. 2012 Mar-Apr;60(2):252-4.
    • Mehrotra RN, Ranjan A, Lath R, Ratnam R. Postmenopausal osteoporosis: Our experience.Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Dec;16(Suppl 2):S421-2.
    • Reddy SR, Ratnam BG, Lath R, Ranjan A. The significance of redundant nerve roots of cauda equina. Neurol India. 2013 Sep-Oct;61(5):562.
    • Sharma P, Ranjan A, Lath R.  Arteriovenous fistula of the filum terminale misdiagnosed and previously operated as lower lumbar degenerative disease. Asian Spine J. 2014 Jun;8(3):365-70
    • Reddy SR, Ranjan A, Lath R. Multifocal CNS vasculopathy due to reactivation of latent varicella – a potentially reversible complication following radiofrequency ablation for trigeminal neuralgia. Neurol India. 2014 May-Jun;62(3):327-9
    • Reddy SM, Lath R, Swain M, Ranjan A. Chronic Lymphocytic Inflammation with Pontine Perivascular Enhancement Responsive to Steroids (CLIPPERS) – a case report.  Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2015;18:345-7.
    • Reddy SR. Lath R, dePadua M, Ranjan A.  Meningioma with intra and peritumoural abscess.  Case Report.  Indian Journal of Neurosurgery.  Indian J Neurosurg 2017.
    • Ranjan A, Lath R, Sidhu HS. The advent and growth of Medical tourism in India with reference to Neurosurgery. CNS Quarterly Spring 2017 Issue: 21-23.
    • Manda SV, Kataria Y, Tatireddy BR ,Ramakrishnan B , Ratnam BG, Lath R, Ranjan A, Ray A. Exosomes as a biomarker platform for detecting Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFRvIII) positive high-grade gliomas. Journal of Neurosurgery. (June 2017)
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