The centre will cater to the needs of the patients and help the family adapt to the change.

When any member of the family has a brain disorder, like stroke, epilepsyor brain tumour, he/she has some amount of functional loss. These patients not only need treatment for their disease, but also for coping with their physical disability and emotional instability. So also their family undergoes a vast shift in taking care of these patients and are under constant stress in maintaining their morale.

Looking to fulfill this need of patients with brain disorders, Wockhardt hospitals has launched its unique patient family support program. At its centre of Neurosciences, the only one in the stretch of central suburbs of Mumbai, with focused infrastructure, sophisticated technology and skilled doctor team to completely cater to the needs of patient suffering from brain disorders, patient family support program has the aim of helping the patients to increase independence in the performance of daily activities. This program also helps their families to smoothly adapt to the change and coordinate the same.

These programs are supported by the best infrastructure available for the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the brain. The program is backed up by a strong team of 6 neurologists - Dr. Pravina Shah, Dr. Girish Kulkarni, Dr. Ganesh Kini, Dr. Shashank, Dr. Rakesh Sii gh and Dr. Sachin Vaidya. The telam also incorporates 1 interventional neuro radiologist - Dr. Shaji Marar along with 5 neurosurgeons, Dr. Alok Sharma, Dr. Ashok Hande, Dr. Deepu Banerji, Dr. Milind Vaidya and Dr. Mahesh Chaudhry. The skilled doctor team is well supported by neurophysiotherapist - Dr. Shwetambari Korde and 2 psychiatrists - Dr. Sanjay Kumawal and Dr. Parul Tank. The team of doctors was present for the launch along with a large gathering of General Practitioners and Physicians from surrounding areas.

Mr. Suhas Aradhye, Head -Marketing said that this team approach along with patient family support programs, towards treatment of brain disorders, is a comprehensive care method for treating critical brain disorders. So also it boosts the confidence of patients and their families in leading an independent life, in spite of any functional loss from these disorders.

Wockhardt Centre of Neurosciences has emerged as boon to patients residing in the central suburbs of Mumbai.