Neurologist
Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre , Chennai, India38 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Neurologists are specialists who have received special training in diagnosing and treating brain and nervous system conditions. As neurology is a broad speciality area that deals with the entire nervous system and brain, a neurologist is able to diagnose and treat a variety of neurological disorders. Some of these specialists also go for further study to have specialization in a specific branch of neurology. Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. V Shankar 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.
If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to a neurologist.:
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 V Shankar 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. V Shankar 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 who has received training in diagnosing and treating conditions of the spinal cord, brain, and nerves. These conditions could affect thinking and behavior. A neurologist has to undergo mandatory training after becoming a doctor. 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. 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:
These are the five signs that signal that it is time to visit a neurologist