Dr. A.K. Purohit has held the position of Professor and Head at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad, India, from 1988 to 2017. He has been a practicing neurosurgeon since 1985, accumulating 35 years of experience in the field.
His medical journey began in 1974 when he entered medical school, completing his degree in 1970 and subsequently earning his MS in General Surgery in 1983 from RNT Medical College in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Notably, he has not received any training or degrees from institutions abroad.
Dr. A.K. Purohit maintains connections with numerous hospitals across various cities in India, including Mumbai and Jaipur. He has a strong commitment to raising awareness about cerebral palsy (CP) and has made significant contributions to this field on a global scale.
He has developed innovative techniques to alleviate spasticity and dystonia and has authored books and participated in organizations such as the Indian Family of CP and the Indian Academy of CP, of which he is a founding member.
In terms of expertise, Dr. A.K. Purohit is proficient in both traditional and advanced neurosurgical procedures for a range of conditions, including:
A. HEAD/BRAIN:
– Cerebral palsy and spasticity related to injuries
– Dystonia
– Brain hemorrhage
– Brain tumors
– Hydrocephalus
– Head injuries
– Seizures
B. SPINE/SPINAL CORD:
– Spinal injuries
– Spinal anomalies
– Arnold-Chiari malformation (ACM) and syringomyelia
– Spinal tumors
– Spondylosis (neck and lower back pain)
– Spinal disc prolapses (sciatica, brachalgia)
C. LIMBS (Hands, Legs):
– Peripheral nerve injuries
– Neuropathy (entrapment)
Additionally, he performs various surgeries related to other neurological diseases. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. A.K. Purohit encourages patients and their families to adopt a natural lifestyle to promote health and well-being.
