Neurologist ·
Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital , Delhi, India
33 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Specialises in:
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. Vivek Kumar 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.:
A person can also have problems with his/her senses due to sensory dysfunction. In such cases, they should also consult a neurologist to seek treatment.
You can find Doctor Vivek Kumar 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.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Vivek Kumar performs are::
Having performed a record number of successful brain and spine procedures with a high success rate, the neurologist has received worldwide recognition for their patient-centric approach and holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards.
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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. 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 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. Neurologists perform the below-given tests to confirm a condition(s) of the nervous system::
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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