DM (Neurology)
MD (General Medicine)
MBBS
20+ years of experience
5000+ Neurological procedures
Consultant Neurologist at KD Hospital, Ahmedabad.
Previously worked in the department of Neurology at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad.
Developed outreach Neurology clinic at Hatkesh Hospital, Junagadh, the only such center in the entire district.
Dr Ruchir Divatia has special interest in comprehensive epilepsy care, EEG, nerve conduction studies and EMG.
Co-occurrence of radiological features of progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration, Neurology India, Vol. 55, issue 1, Jan-Mar 2007 Ruchir Divatia, Asha Kishore, Firosh Khan.
Patterns and rate of recovery from aphasia following stroke: A prospective 1 year follow up study at 36th national conference of Indian speech and hearing association, January 2004, Mysore.
Aphasia in acute stroke: A prospective study of clinical presentation, subcortical aphasia & patterns of recovery, International workshop on stroke, Neurosciences Indian Group, February 2004, Chennai.
Progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration – Radiological overlap, Indian academy of neurology, 14th annual conference, September, 2005, Jaipur.
What conditions are evaluated and treated by a neurologist?
A neurologist evaluates and manages a wide spectrum of complex brain, spine, and nerve disorders. This includes chronic conditions like epilepsy and seizure disorders, stroke, movement disorders, headaches, neuropathies, and neuromuscular diseases using advanced diagnostics like EEG, nerve conduction studies (NCS), and EMG.
How are comprehensive epilepsy care and chronic seizure disorders managed?
Comprehensive epilepsy care involves detailed clinical evaluations, accurate classification of seizure types, long-term medication management plans, and advanced diagnostic monitoring using EEG. The primary goal is to achieve complete seizure freedom or significantly reduce seizure frequency while minimizing side effects and improving overall quality of life.
What is the role of Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and EMG in neurological diagnosis?
Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG) are essential electrodiagnostic tests used to assess the health and function of peripheral nerves and muscles. They help neurologists diagnose conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, radiculopathy, and various muscle disorders by pinpointing the exact site and severity of nerve or muscle damage.
When should a patient seek immediate neurological evaluation for sudden symptoms?
You should seek immediate emergency neurological care if you experience sudden red-flag symptoms such as weakness or numbness on one side of the body, sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech, sudden severe headaches, dizziness with loss of balance, or a first-time prolonged seizure. Prompt medical evaluation within the golden window is critical for acute conditions like stroke.
