Neurologist ·
Centro Medico Teknon , Barcelona, Spain
48 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English
Dr Antonio Russi is a world-renowned neurologist and Epileptologist. Dr Russi has over 48 years of experience as a neurologist in Spain. His primary area of treatments and interests include electroencephalography (EEG), non-surgical therapy of severe and rare epilepsy stages, west syndrome. Dr Russi graduated from the University of Barcelona. He specialized in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology and an Expert in Epilepsy. Currently, He is the Director of Epilepsy Russi Institut and is also the director of Epilepsy Unit, and Electroencephalography Service at the Quirón Teknon Hospital.
Dr Antonio Russi is a pioneer in the field of epilepsy. He has helped over 2,000 patients to dispose of the epileptic attacks. Dr Russi and his team of epileptologists have carried out about 900 diagnostic tests and over 600 surgeries. He is a member of the Spanish Bureau Against Epilepsy, Spanish Society of Electroencephalography and clinic Neurophysiology, American Epilepsy Society.
A doctor who diagnoses and treats brain and nervous system conditions is called a neurologist. Neurology is a branch of medicine that deals with the whole brain and nervous system, so, neurologists have the ability to treat a number of conditions related to the brain. " Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Antonio Russi 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.
A primary care physician usually refers a patient to a neurologist in case they experience any of the following symptoms:
People who have problems with their senses may also see a Neurologist because sensory dysfunction can be caused by disorders of the nervous system.
If you wish to seek consultation from doctor Antonio Russi, you can visit him between 10 am and 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available at the given time, call the doctor or his assistant to confirm his availability.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Antonio Russi performs are::
The doctor completely evaluates the condition of the patient before performing any procedure. The neurologist has reported a high success rate in performing various procedures with high precision and accuracy. The doctor also holds a rich experience in handling complex cases with ease. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient recovers quickly.
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Dr Russi has over 48 years of experience as a neurologist in Spain
Dr Russi’s primary area of treatments and interests include electroencephalography (EEG), non-surgical therapy of severe and rare epilepsy stages, west syndrome
Yes, Dr Antonio Russi provides online consultation through MediGence.
It costs 833USD to tele-consult with the expert Neurologist.
He is a member of the Spanish Bureau Against Epilepsy, Spanish Society of Electroencephalography and clinic Neurophysiology, American Epilepsy Society.
For consultation regarding epilepsy, west syndrome and other neurological disorders we need to consult a neurologist such as Dr Russi.
The expert Neurologist from Spain can be easily consulted by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your query. An appointment for a consultation with the expert will be scheduled. After the payment via PayPal, the Online Teleconsultation will connect the expert and the patient through a live F2F session.
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. As the nervous system is complex, a neurologist is involved in treating a certain population of people with some neurological diseases. Neurologist completes residency training first and then they enroll in fellowship programs to have experience in their specialty area. 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. The tests that help neurologists diagnose underlying neurological disorders are listed below::
A neurologist might suggest some more tests as listed below:
You need to visit a neurologist if you show any of the following signs:
Chronic headaches: If you suffer from migraine headaches, you need to consult a neurologist, especially when the signs are related to neurological deficits.
Chronic pain: In case of severe pain, your primary care doctor will refer you to a neurologist who will find out if there are some other underlying conditions for the symptoms.
Dizziness: If you experience vertigo or have difficulty maintain your balance, you should immediately see a neurologist as these can happen due to some serious conditions.
Numbness or tingling Numbness is usually experienced on one side of the body and can lead to a stroke.
Movement problems If you experience difficulty in shuffling your feet or feel tremors, see a neurologist.
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