Dr. Arun Oommen

Conditions treated by Dr. Arun Oommen

Neurologists are medical professionals who can diagnose and treat diseases of the brain and spine. Since neurology covers the whole brain and nervous system, neurologists are trained to diagnose and treat a number of neurological disorders. Many neurologists also study a specific part of neurology after completing their residency training. Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Arun Oommen treats are:

• Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith
• Meningitis
• Brachial Plexus Rupture
• Encephalitis
• Myelitis
• Reye Syndrome
• Brachial Plexus Avulsion
• Epilepsy
• Brain Cancer
• Brain Stroke
• Erb's Palsy
• Neurosyphilis

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.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Arun Oommen

A primary care physician usually refers a patient to a neurologist in case they experience any of the following symptoms:

• Temporary vision loss
• Dizziness
• Tremor (shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers)
• Tingling or pain in parts of your body
• Fatigue
• Writing changes
• Rigid muscles
• Changes in smell or taste
• Impaired posture and balance
• Slowed movement (bradykinesia)
• Problems with sexual, bowel and bladder function
• Speech changes (Slurred speech)
• Ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
• Loss of automatic movements
• Memory Loss

Sometimes, some other signs/symptoms may also appear along with the above-listed symptoms. These can be issues with senses like touch, smell, and touch, which are often caused due to sensory dysfunction. Consultation with a neurologist is recommended in such cases.

Operating Hours of Dr. Arun Oommen

You can find Doctor Arun Oommen in his clinic/hospital from 10 am to 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available at the given time, call the doctor or his assistant to confirm his availability.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Arun Oommen

The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Arun Oommen performs are::

• Brachial Plexus Injuries/Stereotactic Procedures

The doctor is committed to delivering quality care to his patients. The neurologist has performed a large number of procedures with a high success rate and adheres to medical protocols to ensure patient safety and speedy recovery..The doctor has rich experience in performing complex cases with accuracy. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient recovers quickly.

Qualification

• MCh
• MS
• MBBS

Past Experiences

• Resident Medical Officer - Arumana Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala
• Resident Medical Officer - Najath Hospital, Aluva,Kerala
• Lecturer in General Surgery - Govt. Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala
• Senior Residency - Govt. Medical College Thrissur, Kerala
• Assistant professor - Medical college Thrissur, Kerala
• Associate consultant - Neurosurgery,Medical trust hospital, Kochi
• Consultant Neurosurgeon - Lakeshore Hospital and research centre, Kochi, Kerala