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Dr. Tiernan James Dermot Byrnes

Dr. Tiernan James Dermot Byrnes

Neurosurgeon ·
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

23 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English

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About Dr. Tiernan James Dermot Byrnes

Conditions Treated by Dr. Tiernan James Dermot Byrnes

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. Tiernan James Dermot Byrnes treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Tiernan James Dermot Byrnes

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.

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

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. Tiernan James Dermot Byrnes

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

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Tiernan James Dermot Byrnes perform are given below::

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

Dr. Tiernan James Dermot Byrnes 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

  • MMD (Research), University of London, England, 2009
  • FRCSI (Surgical Neurology), Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, 2009
  • MBChB, University Of Edinburgh, Scotland, 1997

Work Experiences

  • Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon, Private Practice, UK, 2013-2016
  • Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon, St Bartholomews Hospital London, UK, 2011-2012
  • Complex Spinal Surgery Fellowship, Royal National Orthopedic Hospital, London, UK, 2010-2011
  • Complex Spinal Surgical Fellowship, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK, 2010-2011
  • Neurosurgery Registrar, Kings College Hospital, St Georges Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, UK, 2001-2010
  • Cancer Research UK Clinical Lecturer Neurosurgery, St Georges University Medical School, London, UK, 2004-2006

Certifications (2)

  • Fellowship in Neurosurgery, the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
  • Fellowship in Complex Spinal, the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital, UK

Memberships (3)

  • Society of British Neurological Surgeons
  • British Association of Spinal Surgeons
  • Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland

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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
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Tiernan James Dermot Byrnes is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Tiernan James Dermot Byrnes is one of the most sought after specialists in United Arab Emirates and has over 23 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

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.

A neurosurgeon will recommend you one or more diagnostic tests before and during consultation in order to find out the case of the condition and start the right treatment. A neurological examination may include the following:

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

Some of the diagnostic tests required before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon are::

  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

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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