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Dr. Marios Papadopoulos

Dr. Marios Papadopoulos

Neurosurgeon ·
, London, United Kingdom

31 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English

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About Dr. Marios Papadopoulos

Conditions Treated by Dr. Marios Papadopoulos

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. Marios Papadopoulos treats:

  • Congenital Spine Disorders
  • Tremors
  • Scoliosis
  • Disc Bulge
  • Brain Infection
  • Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
  • Brain Abscess
  • Paget'S Disease
  • Astrocytoma
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Tumor
  • Glioma
  • Achondroplasia
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Disc Pain
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Tourette's Syndrome
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Epilepsy
  • Brain Tumor
  • Disc Degeneration
  • Brain Cancers
  • Slip Disc
  • Stroke
  • Disc Dessication
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Csf Obstruction
  • Arteriovenous Malformation
  • Vertebral Compression Fractures
  • Vertebral Osteoporosis
  • Cerebral Edema
  • Fractured Vertebra
  • Aneurysm
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Meningioma
  • High Intracranial Pressure
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Spinal Arthritis
  • Meningiomas
  • Traumatic Head Injury
  • Chronic Depression
  • Dementia
  • Ependymomas
  • Vertebral Tumors
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Dystonia
  • Disc Disease
  • Disc Herniation
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Vertebral Hemangioma
  • Pituitary Adenoma

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Marios Papadopoulos

In case your body shows any of the below-given symptoms, go and see a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some conditions may be mild while others may require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis on time can prevent serious conditions.

  • Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
  • Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
  • “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
  • Prominent scalp veins
  • Memory problems
  • Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
  • Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
  • Sleep problems
  • Unusually large head size
  • Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
  • Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
  • Seizures
  • Rapidly increasing head circumference
  • Drowsiness
  • Stiffness in the low back area
  • restricting range of motion
  • Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain

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.

Operating Hours of Dr. Marios Papadopoulos

If you wish to see Dr Marios Papadopoulos in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work 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.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Marios Papadopoulos

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Marios Papadopoulos has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • Craniotomy
  • Laminectomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • Spinal Fusion

Dr. Marios Papadopoulos specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases. The neurosurgeon has developed an excellent team of physicians to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety. The team includes neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who are regional experts in the surgical treatment of neurological diseases.

Qualification

  • MA
  • MD
  • FRCS(SN)

Work Experiences

  • Professor Papadopoulos has been a consultant neurosurgeon at St. George’s Hospital since 2006 and Professor of Neurosurgery at St. George’s, University of London since 2013.

Memberships (4)

  • Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
  • EuroSpine International Spinal Cord Society (ISCOS)
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

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Procedures Performed

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Tumour Treatment
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Marios Papadopoulos is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in London, United Kingdom.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Marios Papadopoulos is one of the most sought after specialists in United Kingdom and has over years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

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 mostly see patients in their own clinics and public and private hospitals. Sometimes, they have to work with other specialists and medical experts to seek their opinion on diagnosis and surgery techniques. They also evaluate the diagnostic tests to know the exact underlying conditions and accordingly proceed with the treatment.

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. A neurological examination is the assessment of motor responses and sensory neuron and includes the following:

  • Nerve conduction velocity studies/electromyography
  • Spinal X-ray
  • CT Brain
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Neurological exam
  • Spinal MRI
  • Myelogram
  • Blood Tests
  • Physical Exam
  • MRI Brain

Below are some tests that a neurosurgeon may recommend for the diagnosis of the conditions of the nervous system.:

  1. Cerebral Angiogram
  2. CT Myelogram
  3. CT Scans
  4. Lumbar Puncture
  5. MRI Scans
  6. X-ray Imaging
  7. Electroencephalogram
  8. Electromyogram
  9. Spinal tap CT

If you show the below symptoms, consult a neurosurgeon who will diagnose the condition and suggest the right treatment.

  1. Numbness and pain
  2. Weak grip
  3. Persistent headache/migraine
  4. Impaired movement
  5. Seizures
  6. Balance issues

Neurosurgeons help in the diagnosis and treatment of the conditions of the nervous system. They are mostly involved in complicated surgery of the brain. They offer surgical treatment for the conditions affecting any part of the body, caused mainly due to nerve issues.

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