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Spine & Neurosurgeon
Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali , Ghaziabad, India6 Years of experience
Speaks: English
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. Hrishikesh Chakrabarthy treats are:
The neurologist uses a holistic approach for the treatment of the diseases and goes through the medical history of patients to know the cause of the illness. The neurological conditions are either infections (caused by fungus, virus, bacteria) or cancer. The risk of getting infected with these diseases increases with age.
If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to a neurologist.:
Besides the above symptoms, if a person experiences issues with their senses like touch, smell, and touch, they should consult a Neurologist, as disorders of the nervous system can also cause sensory dysfunction.
Doctor Hrishikesh Chakrabarthy is available from 10 am to 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available 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 Hrishikesh Chakrabarthy 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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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. 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. Before starting any treatment, neurologists perform various tests to access the condition of the patient and find the cause of the disease.
There are certain tests that you need to get done before and after consultation with a neurologist so that they can evaluate the overall condition of the patient and start appropriate treatment. The tests that help neurologists diagnose underlying neurological disorders are listed below::
Sometimes, you might need to have some more tests for the accurate diagnosis of neurological disorders. These tests are:
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.