Neurologist ·
VPS Lakeshore Hospital , Kochi, India
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Malayalam , English
Specialises in:
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:
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:
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.
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.
The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Arun Oommen performs are::
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.
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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 perform a wide range of different tests and procedures to diagnose as well as treat neurological conditions.
Diagnostic tests play an important role in evaluating the underlying conditions and deciding the right treatment. A neurologist performs certain tests before and after consultation to reach the right conclusion. Some of the screening tests required before and during a consultation with a neurologist are:
Sometimes, you might need to have some more tests for the accurate diagnosis of neurological disorders. These tests are:
These are the five signs that signal that it is time to visit a neurologist
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