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Dr. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty

Dr. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty

Neurosurgeon ·
, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English ,Hindi , Malayalam , Tamil

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About Dr. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty

Qualification and Experience

Dr Shankar Ayyappan Kutty is a distinguished neurosurgeon with more than 20 years of experience. He is currently working at the NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, previously he was serving as a Senior Consultant and HOD of Neurosurgery at Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Kerala. He specialises in procedures such as aneurysm clipping, excision of skull base tumours, spine tumour surgery and craniofacial surgeries. He is even equipped to perform complex procedures in collaboration with other surgeons. He has an MBBS along with an MCH from Christian Medical College Vellore. He also has a clinical fellowship in skull base and vascular surgery from Fujita University, Japan.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr Shankar is a member of various societies such as the European Association of Neurological Sciences, Congress of Neurological Sciences, USA and the Neurological Society of India. He is also fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil. His papers have been published in many international and national journals and he is also on the editorial board such as the Indian Journal of Neurotrauma and BMJ group of journals. Dr Shankar is an instructor in the ATLS course being conducted by the American College of Surgeons as well.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty

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. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty

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.

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

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. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty

You can find Doctor Shankar Ayyappan Kutty in the clinic/hospital 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. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty

The popular procedures that Dr. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty performs are listed below:

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty has specialized in the surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The doctor works with a team of highly experienced physicians and can handle even the most complex with quite an ease. The neurosurgeon follows all medical protocols to ensure patient safety.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • M.Ch.
  • MBA

Work Experiences

  • Dr. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty is currently working with the NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain as a consultant neurosurgeon. Before joining NMC he served as a senior consultant and a HOD of neurosurgery at the Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala.

Certifications (1)

  • Clinical fellowship in skull base and vascular surgery from the Fujita University, Japan

Memberships (3)

  • European Board of Neurological Sciences
  • Congress of Neurological Sciences, USA,
  • Neurological Society of India.

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr Shankar has over 20 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery.

Dr Shankar specialises in aneurysm clipping, excision of skull base tumours, spine tumour surgery and craniofacial surgeries.

Yes, Dr Kutty provides online consultation through MediGence.

It costs 160 USD for online consultation with Dr Kutty.

Dr Shankar Ayyapan Kutty is an integral part of the European Association of Neurological Sciences, Congress of Neurological Sciences, USA and the Neurological Society of India.

Whenever a patient has a nervous system problem relating to the brain or nerves than a neurosurgeon may be required. They specialise in surgical procedures such as brain surgery, tumour removal and other such surgeries. He in neurology specialises in skull base surgeries, brain tumours and spine surgeries.

He can be easily consulted by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your enquiry. A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the consultation can be done.

Dr. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Al ain, United Arab Emirates.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Shankar Ayyappan Kutty is one of the most sought after specialists in United Arab Emirates and has over 20 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons, also known as brain surgeons, are doctors who specialize in the surgical treatment of conditions that affect the nervous system, brain, and spine. Neurosurgeons first have the training which makes them eligible to practise as a doctor. After this, they complete specialist training in neurosurgery. Neurosurgeons work in different settings like private clinics and public or private hospitals. They often collaborate with other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery. They also evaluate the condition of the patient before performing surgery in order to find the complications of the surgery, if any.

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 exam or a neuro exam is the evaluation of an individual’s nervous system to know how well it is functioning and find out an underlying condition. A neurological exam may include:

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

For the diagnosis of neurological conditions, you need to have one or more of the following tests::

  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

Here are some of the top signs that suggest you should consult a neurosurgeon:

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

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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