Neurosurgeon ·
Apollo Hospital , Chennai, India
26 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Tamil , English
Dr. Balamurugan is a highly renowned neurosurgeon with over 17 years of experience. He is currently providing his services at Apollo Hospital, Chennai as Director, Brain & Spine Hospital, & Consultant Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery. He completed his MBBS in the year 1993 from Madras University, Chennai. Later, Dr. Balamurugan completed his DNB in neurosurgery in 1998 from DNB Board, New Delhi. He has been associated with Saveetha Medical College, Deemed University as Assistant Professor in Department of Neurosurgery, and Ethicon Institute and Depuy Institute, Chennai as Course-coordinator.
Dr. Balamurugan has been felicitated with various awards such as Best Neurosurgery Resident Award in the year 1996, and Raja Sir Ramaswamy Mudaliar Gold Medal in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is an expert in handling the cases related to a brain tumor. He has developed a multi-dimensional approach in diagnosing and treating various disorders related to the nervous system. Dr. Balamurugan has a special interest in Endoscopic Spine surgery, Functional neurosurgery, Endoscopic Skull base surgery, and Radiosurgery. He is an esteemed never of Asian Australasian Congress of Neurological Surgeons and World Federation of Neurological Surgeons.
A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis as well as surgical treatment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as congenital anomalies, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, or degenerative diseases of the spine. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Balamurugan M treats:
Neurological conditions produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. You should never ignore any such symptoms because these may lead to severe results if left unaddressed. Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below.
Neurological disorders can cause mixed symptoms, such as difficulties in moving, speaking, learning, swallowing, breathing. According to brain specialists, there are more than 600 neurologic diseases that cause mild to severe symptoms. Having a neurological disease could have a deep impact on the patient’s life. It is very important that a person should seek medical advice from a neurologist.
You can find Doctor Balamurugan M in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Balamurugan M has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::
Dr. Balamurugan M is a renowned neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and high success rate. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient completely before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. 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. Also, the doctor is abreast with the latest techniques.
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Neurosurgeons provide surgical treatment for the conditions of the brain and spine. They are considered some of the highly experienced and trained specialists in medicine and are involved in consulting with other doctors about various cases. Neurosurgeons treat people with a range of neurological issues, such as lower back pain, brain tumor, carpal tunnel syndrome, and peripheral nervous system disorders. Neurosurgeons are regarded as highly trained specialists who perform some of the most critical surgeries on the brain and spine. The nervous system being the most complicated part of the body needs great precision and accuracy while performing surgery. Neurosurgeons also may also consult other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery.
Diagnosis tests act as an important tool to find out the condition(s) a patient is suffering from. So, a neurosurgeon will ask you to get a few tests done so that they get to know the cause of the symptoms which further helps in finding the condition the patient is suffering from. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor can start appropriate treatment. For a complete evaluation of your condition, you have to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:
Below are some tests that a neurosurgeon may recommend for the diagnosis of the conditions of the nervous system.:
You need to visit a neurosurgeon if you show any of the following signs:
The nervous system is a complex part of the body, so neurosurgeons perform complicated surgeries. They address the issues of the entire nervous system and offer treatment of every part of the body affected by the nerves. They also help in the diagnosis of symptoms of the nervous system and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.
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