Dr. Sang Am

Conditions Treated by Dr. Sang Am

Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people suffering aneurysms, blocked arteries, trauma to the brain and spine, birth defects, chronic low-back pain, brain and spinal cord cancer, and peripheral nerve problems. Neurosurgeons also do surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal surgery, and brain tumor removal surgery. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Sang Am treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Sang Am

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.

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

Neurologic symptoms are generally caused by a disorder that affects the nervous system and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions. Symptoms can be all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, the special senses, sleep, awareness, and mental function.

Operating Hours of Dr. Sang Am

Doctor Sang Am is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available during operating hours, you should check with the doctor for his availability and then visit his clinic/hospital.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Sang Am

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Sang Am perform are given below::

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

Dr. Sang Am 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.

Qualification

• 1992 .03 to 1995 .08 Ph.D. in Medicine, Yonsei University
• 1985 .09 to 1987 .08 Master of Medicine, Yonsei University
• 1978 .03 to 1984 .02 Bachelor of Medicine, Yonsei University

Past Experiences

• 2016 .09 to present Director and Senior Professor, Department of Neurology, Seoul Asan Hospital, Ulsan University
• 2005 .04 to present Professor of Neurology, Seoul Asan Hospital, Ulsan University
• 2000 .04 to 2005 .03 Associate Professor of Neurology, Seoul Asan Hospital, Ulsan University
• 1997 .07 to 1998 .06 Yale University Training
• 1996 .04 to 2000 .03 Assistant Professor of Neurology, Seoul Asan Hospital, Ulsan University
• 1994 .03 to 1996 .03 Full-time lecturer in neurology at Ulsan University Seoul Asan Hospital