14 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Amit Arora has more than 15 years of experience as a consultant neurologist. Between 1998 and 2002 he went onto completed his MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India. Between 2005 and 2008, Dr. Amit completed his MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Internal Medicine from the same hospital. Between 2010 and 2013, he went onto complete his DM (Doctorate of Medicine) from the SMS Medical College, Jaipur, India. In 2014, Dr. Amit completed his Clinical Fellowship in Epilepsy from the Centre of Excellence in Epilepsy, AIIMS, India.
Dr. Amit Arora has a keen interest in epilepsy which is inclusive of drug-refractory seizures. He is well equipped in clinical investigation skills and diagnostic workup with recent curation processes, neuroradiological exposure, electrophysiological training in EEG (conventional, video, ambulatory), nerve conduction studies, EMG and evoked potentials, extensive stroke workup, and management of seizures. At present, he is working with the Aster DM Healthcare, Al MuTeena, UAE. Before joining the hospital, Dr. Amit clinically practised headaches, dementia, and epilepsy. Dr. Amit also worked as an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine at PIMS Medical College, Punjab, India.
Neurologists are specialists who have received special training in diagnosing and treating brain and nervous system conditions. As neurology is a broad speciality area that deals with the entire nervous system and brain, a neurologist is able to diagnose and treat a variety of neurological disorders. Some of these specialists also go for further study to have specialization in a specific branch of neurology. Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Amit Arora treats are:
The neurologist evaluates the condition of patients completely to know the reason of the illness. The neurological disorders are either cancers (benign, malignant) or infections (caused by fungus, virus, bacteria). The risk of developing these diseases increases with age.
If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to a neurologist.:
People who have problems with their senses may also see a Neurologist because sensory dysfunction can be caused by disorders of the nervous system.
The working hours of doctor Amit Arora is 10 am to 4 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. Always call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
Dr Amit Arora performs a number of popular procedures listed below::
The condition of the patient is accessed completely by the doctor before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. The neurologist is popular for their high success rate and patient-centric approach which helps fast recovery of the patient. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety.
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A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing and treating,disorders of the brain and nervous systems, such as Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, concussion, epilepsy, migraine, Parkinson's disease, and stroke. This specialty is concerned with conditions that are linked to life and death scenarios owing to which the technologies and techniques in this field have advanced rapidly. Neurologists always try to know the cause of a condition before starting treatment. For this, they conduct different tests and procedures in order to diagnose and treat neurological disorders.
Diagnostic tests and procedures are important tools that help doctors confirm and rule out neurological disorders or other medical conditions. Neurologists perform the below-given tests to confirm a condition(s) of the nervous system::
Below are some additional tests that are required for the diagnosis of the conditions of the nervous system.:
Here are some of the top symptoms that suggest you should consult a neurologist:
Headaches: Headaches can be common, and might happen sometimes as a result of fatigue, stress, and hunger. In case of persistent headaches, consult your doctor.
Change in Vision: Blurred loss of vision could result from the aging process, exposure to bright light, and an injury to the eye. But they can be a sign of more severe neurological conditions.
Dizziness: It is common to feel dizzy when you have a head cold. But chronic dizziness is not normal. This could be a sign of different ailments and should be evaluated.
Memory Loss: Mild forgetfulness is a normal symptom but when it begins to affect your everyday life, it is time to consult your doctor. Memory loss is a symptom of a number of neurological conditions.