Best Neurologists for Hemorrhagic Stroke in Mumbai, India

This page lists 4 hemorrhagic stroke doctors in Mumbai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 4 hemorrhagic stroke doctors in Mumbai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Hemorrhagic Stroke doctors in Mumbai, India

This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.

About the Condition

What is Hemorrhagic Stroke?

A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures, causing blood to leak into the brain tissue or the surrounding spaces — a medical emergency that can rapidly lead to brain damage or death if not treated promptly. It accounts for roughly 10–15% of all strokes but is responsible for a disproportionately high share of stroke-related deaths and long-term disability. Key risk factors include uncontrolled high blood pressure, the use of blood-thinning medications, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), cerebral aneurysms, excessive alcohol use, and certain bleeding disorders. A thorough assessment combining medical history, neurological examination, and urgent brain imaging is essential to determine the type, location, and severity of the bleed and to guide appropriate care.

Individual assessmentEvery case is different
Complete evaluationUnderstand the condition first
Specialist reviewChoose the right approach
Medical assessment helps clarify severity and identify appropriate options.

Treatment options for Hemorrhagic Stroke

Care may include lifestyle changes, medical treatment, specialist review or a procedure, depending on the diagnosis, associated conditions and individual goals. The options below are associated with this condition in the GAF Healthcare directory.

Hemorrhagic Stroke Management

Hemorrhagic Stroke Management refers to the urgent medical and surgical care provided when bleeding occurs within or around the brain due to a ruptured blood vessel.

Why it may be consideredTreatment aims to control bleeding, reduce intracranial pressure, prevent secondary brain damage, and support neurological recovery. The approach depends on the size, location, and cause of the bleed, ranging from intensive medical monitoring to emergency neurosurgery.

Key distinction: Most Common

How is Hemorrhagic Stroke treated?

Care usually follows several stages, from assessment through treatment and follow-up.

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Assessment

Review medical history, BMI and overall health.

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Lifestyle & medical treatment

Diet, physical activity, behavioural support and medicines when appropriate.

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Specialist evaluation

Assess whether additional treatment may be appropriate.

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Treatment selection

Non-surgical or surgical options based on individual circumstances.

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Treatment & recovery

Follow the selected treatment plan and recovery guidance.

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Long-term follow-up

Monitor weight, health and response to treatment.

Hemorrhagic Stroke doctors

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Dr. Nishu Ojha

MD in Physiology, Certificate Course in Neurophysiology
Consultant Neurophysiologist, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist & Neurophysiologist
Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai Mumbai, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 20+ years of experience in Neurologist & Neurophysiologist
  • Currently serving as Consultant Neurophysiologist in the Neurology department at Medicover Hospitals, Navi Mumbai.
  • Held a long-tenure clinical position at Hiranandani (Fortis) Hospital from 2009 to 2025, building extensive expertise across a wide range of neurological conditions.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke Management
  • Stroke Prevention & Secondary Care
  • Post-Stroke Neurological Care
  • Epilepsy & Seizure Disorder Management
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Neurologist & Neurophysiologist Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital, Navi MumbaiHospital accreditation: NABH
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Dr. Pawan Ojha

DM (Neurology), DNB (Neurology), FCSP — Fellowship in Stroke
Regional Director of Neurosciences, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist
Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai Mumbai, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 25+ years of experience in Neurologist
  • Regional Director of Neurosciences, Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai — Current role leading the neurosciences department.
  • Senior Neurologist, Hiranandani (Fortis) Hospital, Navi Mumbai — A long-standing position spanning 2009 to 2025.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke Management
  • Post-Stroke Neurological Care
  • Post-Stroke Neuro-Rehabilitation
  • Stroke Prevention & Secondary Care
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Neurologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital, Navi MumbaiHospital accreditation: NABH
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Dr. Suranjana Basak

DrNB (Neurology), MD (Internal Medicine), DNB (Internal Medicine), PG Diploma in Advanced Diabetes Care & Clinical Endocrinology
Consultant Neurologist, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist
Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai Mumbai, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 10+ years of experience in Neurologist
  • Currently serving as Consultant Neurologist at Medicover Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurological care.
  • Worked at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh, and Mukat Hospital and Heart Institute, Chandigarh (Aug–Nov 2023), contributing to neuro-oncology and general neurology services.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke Management
  • Stroke Prevention and Secondary Care
  • Epilepsy Management
  • Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Management
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Neurologist Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital, Navi MumbaiHospital accreditation: NABH
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Dr. Vishal C

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Neurology), DNB (Neurology), Fellowship in Interventional Neurology
Consultant, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Mumbai, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 16+ years of experience in Neurologist
  • Currently serving as Consultant, Neurology at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai.
  • Has practised clinical neurology for over 16 years, managing a broad spectrum of neurological conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke Management
  • Post-Stroke Neurological Care
  • Epilepsy Management
  • Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Treatment
View all procedures →
Neurologist Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Navi MumbaiHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH

Hospitals where these doctors practise

Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai🇮🇳 Navi Mumbai, India
Starting from$4,500

Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai

Est. 2023
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
NeurologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncology
3+
Doctors here
4.6
143 reviews
310+
Beds
3+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Nishu OjhaDr. Pawan OjhaDr. Suranjana Basak
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai🇮🇳 Mumbai, India
Starting from$4,500

Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai

Est. 2016
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
NeurologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncology
1+
Doctors here
4.8
512 reviews
500+
Beds
10+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Vishal C

Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for hemorrhagic stroke treatment for several reasons, including:

More affordable estimates

Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.

Internationally accredited hospitals

Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.

Experienced specialists

Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.

Care coordination support

A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.

How this directory is built

Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Hemorrhagic Stroke) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.

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Common questions

FAQs about Hemorrhagic Stroke in Mumbai, India

What is Hemorrhagic Stroke?
A hemorrhagic stroke is a life-threatening condition in which a ruptured blood vessel causes bleeding inside or around the brain, depriving surrounding tissue of oxygen and triggering a dangerous rise in intracranial pressure. It is broadly categorized as either intracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding within the brain tissue itself) or subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding into the fluid-filled space surrounding the brain).
What are the symptoms and health risks of Hemorrhagic Stroke?
Common warning signs include a sudden, severe headache often described as 'the worst headache of my life,' abrupt weakness or numbness on one side of the body, slurred speech, vision disturbances, loss of coordination, confusion, and in serious cases, rapid loss of consciousness. Complications can include brain herniation, hydrocephalus, seizures, vasospasm (particularly after subarachnoid hemorrhage), and permanent neurological deficits affecting movement, speech, memory, or behavior. The presence of these symptoms should prompt immediate emergency evaluation — they do not by themselves confirm a hemorrhagic stroke or any other specific diagnosis.
How is Hemorrhagic Stroke diagnosed?
Diagnosis begins with an urgent non-contrast CT scan of the brain, which can identify most active bleeds within minutes of symptom onset; CT angiography or MRI may follow to pinpoint the underlying cause, such as an aneurysm or AVM. Clinicians also use standardized grading tools to estimate severity and guide decisions: the Hunt and Hess Scale and the Fisher Scale are commonly applied in subarachnoid hemorrhage, while the ICH Score is used for intracerebral hemorrhage to assess 30-day mortality risk. Blood tests, coagulation studies, and blood pressure readings are part of the standard workup, and the overall picture — including the patient's age, neurological status, and bleed volume — shapes the management plan.
How is Hemorrhagic Stroke treated?
Treatment depends on the type, location, and size of the hemorrhage, the patient's neurological condition, and the underlying cause identified during evaluation. Immediate priorities in all cases include stabilizing blood pressure within targets set by the treating team, reversing any anticoagulation if applicable, managing intracranial pressure, and close monitoring in a neurological or neurosurgical intensive care unit. For selected patients, procedural intervention — such as surgical clot evacuation, endovascular coiling or clipping of a ruptured aneurysm, or AVM treatment — may be recommended, with the choice between approaches determined on a case-by-case basis by the multidisciplinary team.
Can Hemorrhagic Stroke be treated without surgery?
Many patients, particularly those with small bleeds in surgically inaccessible locations or those who are medically unstable for an operation, are managed with intensive medical therapy alone: this includes strict blood pressure control, reversal of coagulopathy, seizure prophylaxis where indicated, prevention of secondary complications such as deep vein thrombosis, and structured rehabilitation once the patient is stable. Medical management is a recognized primary pathway, not simply a fallback, and the decision between medical and procedural care depends on the individual's full clinical picture as assessed by their care team.
When is Hemorrhagic Stroke Management considered for Hemorrhagic Stroke?
Hemorrhagic Stroke Management may be considered when conservative or medical options have not achieved enough improvement, or when the severity of the condition warrants it. The decision depends on clinical assessment, expected benefits and individual risks.
Which doctor treats Hemorrhagic Stroke?
Hemorrhagic stroke is typically managed by a team that includes a vascular neurologist or stroke neurologist, and — depending on the cause and severity — a neurosurgeon or an interventional neuroradiologist specializing in endovascular procedures. Rehabilitation specialists, including physiatrists, speech-language pathologists, and physiotherapists, become central to care once the acute phase has passed.
How do I choose a doctor for Hemorrhagic Stroke?
When comparing providers, look for centers with a dedicated stroke or neurovascular unit, on-site 24-hour neurosurgical and endovascular capability, and documented experience managing both intracerebral hemorrhage and ruptured aneurysms; asking about case volume, multidisciplinary team composition, and the availability of structured post-acute rehabilitation can help you make a more informed comparison.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a medical summary, investigation and imaging or biopsy reports where relevant, a current medication list, previous diagnoses and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translation where needed.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team helps review initial medical information, connect you with suitable doctors and hospitals, explain next steps and indicative estimates, and organise a treatment plan before travel.