15+ Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Bobby Baby Panikulam is a specialist neurologist for the past 20 years now. He went onto complete his MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and then DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in General Medicine. In addition to these, Dr. Bobby Baby Panikulam went onto complete his DM (Doctorate of Medicine) in Neurology from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India.
Dr. Bobby Baby Panikulam has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of various seizure disorders, management of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinsons, study of nerve condition, electromyography, repetitive nerve stimulation study, EEG, and sleep lab, management of neuromuscular disorders, peripheral neuropathies, chronic pain, neuro-infections, sleep disorders, management and treatment of stroke, comprehensive neurorehabilitation including physiotherapy and occupational therapy, and treatment of headaches such as migraines and tension headaches. At present, Dr. Bobby Baby Panikulam is working as a consultant neurologist at the LLH Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He treats s all his patients with the utmost care and takes good care of them. Dr. Bobby has experience of working with various private hospitals where he gained an ample amount of exposure as a neurologist.
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. Bobby Baby Panikulam 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 Bobby Baby Panikulam, you can visit him between 10 am and 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. You should always confirm the availability of the doctor before you visit him/her. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Bobby Baby Panikulam performs are::
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 doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating the diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, is called a neurologist. They have to complete compulsory training after becoming a doctor, to have expertise in their specialization area. Neurologists enroll in a fellowship program to have deep experience in their specialty area because they are responsible for diagnosing and treating the complex conditions of the nervous system. 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.
Neurologists perform a set of diagnostic tests to confirm the underlying conditions. Based on the test results, the neurologist proceeds with the right treatment. The tests that help neurologists diagnose underlying neurological disorders are listed below::
Some additional tests required for the diagnosis of neurological disorders are:
Here are some reasons to see a neurologist:
Neuropathic pain: Neuropathic pain happens when the nerves are damaged due to injury or disease. Diabetes can sometimes cause such nerve damage. Pain may be acute.
Migraines: Frequent and acute headaches are the most common reason to see a neurologist.
Seizures: Seizures are a type of disturbances in the brain. They can lead to strange sensations, loss of consciousness, and uncontrolled movements.
Brain or spinal cord injury: Car accident, fall, and sports injury could harm your brain or the spinal cord. Brain injuries can also cause headaches, loss of consciousness, dizziness, and seizures.