Neurologist ·
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital , Tel Aviv, Israel
17 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hebrew , English
Neurologists are doctors who are trained in diagnosing and treating conditions of the brain and nervous system. Since neurology deals with the brain and nervous system, there are several conditions that neurologists could diagnose and treat. Many of these neurologists study a certain subset of neurology once they finish their training. Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Meir Kestenbaum 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:
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.
You can find Doctor Meir Kestenbaum in his clinic/hospital 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.
The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Meir Kestenbaum 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. 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 and procedures are important tools that help doctors confirm and rule out neurological disorders or other medical conditions. Below-listed diagnostic tests are required before and during a consultation with a neurologist:
Sometimes, you might need to have some more tests for the accurate diagnosis of neurological disorders. These tests 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.
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