Neurosurgeon ·
Lifecare Hospital, Musaffah , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
14 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Telugu , English
Specialises in:
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. V Ratnakar treats:
Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.
The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.
Doctor V Ratnakar is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Sometimes, the doctor may not be available on the working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.
Dr V Ratnakar is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::
Dr. V Ratnakar 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.
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A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatments of conditions of the central as well as the peripheral nervous system. A neurosurgeon completes special training after becoming a doctor, including one year of residency in general surgery and a few more years of residency in neurosurgery. Some neurosurgeons complete fellowship training, which is additional training to further enhance their focus within the field of neurosurgery. Neurosurgeons work both in private and public hospitals. They also see patients in a clinic or surgery. They work closely with specialists and health professionals as part of a medical team, such as a critical care team or a hospital stroke team.
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:
Some of the diagnostic tests required before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon are::
Here are some of the top signs that suggest you should consult a neurosurgeon:
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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