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Dr. Fahir Sencan

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 25 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Fahir Sencan is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Marmara University School of Medicine
  • Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

Dr. Mehmet Cengiz Cepoglu

, Turkey, Tokat

Neurosurgeon • 14 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Mehmet Cengiz Cepoglu is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tokat, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Tokat Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Erciyes University Gevher Nesibe Medical Faculty
  • Dıskapı Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Department

Hospital Address :

Yeilrmak, Medical Park Tokat Hastanesi, Vali Zekai G

Dr. Alper Alabulut

, Turkey, Samsun

Neurosurgeon • 10 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Alper Alabulut is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Alper Alabulut is part of:

  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • Samsun Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • 2004 - 2011 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • 2012 - 2018 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine - Specialization Education

Hospital Address :

Cumhuriyet, Medical Park, 39. Sokak, Atakum/Samsun, Turkey

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Dr. Adrian Rymarczyk

, Poland, Warsaw

Bone and Joint Specialist • 21 years experience

Polish English
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Dr. Adrian Rymarczyk is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Poland. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gdansk, Poland. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Carolina Medical Center.

Qualifications :

  • He was educated in Spain (Hospital General De Murcia), Switzerland (Kantonsspital Basel Universitatskliniken), UK (West Middlesex University Hospital in London), he also took part in traveling fellowship ? SPINE SOCIETY OF EUROPE

Hospital Address :

Carolina Medical Center, Pory, Warsaw, Poland

What is the medical expertise of Dr Adrian Rymarczyk?

  • Dr Adrian Rymarczyk is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon who has more than 20 years of experience in his area of expertise. He can successfully perform both traditional and minimally invasive surgeries for a range of musculoskeletal issues of the knees, hips and shoulders. He can treat degenerative joint diseases, postural defects like scoliosis, and back pain because of discopathies and stenoses.
  • Dr Adrian performed the first TOPAZ surgery in Poland for treating tendinopathy. He also executed Poland's 1st Suture Bridge Surgery for correcting rotator cuff damage.
  • Dr Adrian has attended several workshops, symposiums and conferences including the CampInject Conference(Turkey, 2022), and the workshop on Hip arthroscopy. Endoscopic treatment of carpal tunnel organised by Arthrex in Munich, 18th ESSKA Congress(Glasgow, 2018) and the 4th Luxembourg Osteotomy Congress(2018).
  • Dr Adrian is a member of prestigious international and national associations such as the Polish Orthopedic and Traumatological Society, the Spine Society of Europe, the European Society of Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy and the International Society of Arthroscopy, the Society for Tennis Medicine and Science Knee Surgery and Orthopedics Sports Medicine.
  • He has also published several research papers. Some of his works include:
    1. Zarzycki D., Winiarski A., Makieła G., Radło P., Rymarczyk A., Kaliciński M."Early results of surgical treatment of scoliosis with the bone-to-bone anterior interbody spondylodesis method", Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja, 2005, 7 ( 2): 137-142.
    2. Sebastianowicz P., Rymarczyk A., Tęsiorowski M., Jasiewicz B., Kącki W., Zarzycki D. "Juvenile scaling of the femoral head in identical twins - a case report", Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja, 2005, 7 (1): 92-98.
Dr. Irfanullah Shah

, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Neurosurgeon • 12 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Irfanullah Shah is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Saudi Arabia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Riyadh Care Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Irfanullah Shah is part of:

  • North American Spinal Society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Dow Medical College Karachi, 1995 ? 2001
  • FEBNS (Fellow of European Board of Neurosurgery)
  • FCPS (NSG) (Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan)Neurosurgery, 2005 ? 2010

Hospital Address :

Riyadh Care Hospital, Unayzah Street, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

What is the medical expertise of Dr Irfanullah Shah?

  • With over 12 years of experience, Dr Irfanullah Shah is an expert neurosurgeon.
  • Dr Shah is a Fellow of the European Board of Neurological Surgery(FEBNS) and a Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan(FCPS).
  • He has published several research articles. Some of these include:
    1. Characteristics of Post-Neurosurgical Nosocomial Bacterial Meningitis in Adults: a retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.
    2. Predictors of Early Outcome in Patients Admitted at the Emergency Department with Traumatic Brain Injury: a Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.
    3. Improvement of Pulsatility index and Minimum Diastolic Blood Flow Velocity by low Dose Mannitol in Cases of Traumatic Brain Injury: a Cross-Sectional Study
Dr. Bibhudendu Mohapatra

, India, Delhi

Neurosurgeon • 22 years experience

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Dr. Bibhudendu Mohapatra is a specialized Neurosurgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Indian Spinal Injuries Centre.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bibhudendu Mohapatra is part of:

  • Life Membership - SCS
  • Life Membership - ASSI
  • Life Membership - Orissa Orthopaedic Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - 1996
  • MS (Ortho) - 2002
  • IGASS Fellowship (Spinal Instrumentation) - France and Germany
  • Post Doc Fellowship Spine Surgery - Australia - 2008-2010

Hospital Address :

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, IAA Colony, Sector D, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Ajith Jose

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Neurosurgeon • 18 years experience

Malayalam English
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Dr. Ajith Jose is a specialized Neurosurgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Aster DM Healthcare.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ajith Jose is part of:

  • Member of Indian Medical Association
  • Member of Kerala Orthopaedic Association.
  • Member of Arthroscopic Society of Kerala

Qualifications :

  • FRCS Trauma and Ortho Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Fellowship in Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy, Lourdes Hospital, India,
  • MS Orthopaedics from Government Medical College, Calicut, Kerala, India,
  • Diploma in Orthopaedics from Government medical college, Calicut, Kerala, India,
  • MRCS Edinburgh, United Kingdom, MBBS from Government Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala, India

Hospital Address :

Aster DM Healthcare - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Yunus Atici

, Turkey, Kocaeli

Bone and Joint Specialist • 16 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Yunus Atici is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kocaeli, Turkey. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine Specialization in Medicine: 2005-2010
  • SB Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic

Hospital Address :

G

What is the medical expertise of Dr Yunus Atici?

  • Dr Yunus Atici is a leading orthopedic surgeon with 16 years of experience in conducting spinal surgery, hip replacement surgery, ankle surgery, shoulder surgery for biceps tendon injury and shoulder dislocation, hand surgery and orthopedic cancer surgery. His areas of expertise include spinal cord injury, scoliosis, spinal disc herniation, pediatric orthopedics, and the treatment of sports injuries.
  • Dr Atici has published more than 90 research articles in many prestigious journals. Some of his high-impact publications include:
    1. Radiologic Outcomes and Complication Analysis of the Posterior Vertebral Column Resection in the Treatment of Previously Operated Severe Kyphoscoliosis: A Retrospective Case Series.
    2. Can Breast Asymmetry Following the Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis with Growing Rod Be Prevented? : A Preliminary Analysis.
    3. Neuroprotective Effects of Lacosamide in Experimental Peripheral Nerve Injury in Rats: A Prospective Randomized and Placebo-Controlled Trial.
  • In 2012, he was the recipient of the Florence Nightingale Scholarship from the Department of Spinal Diseases, Istanbul Hospital.
Dr. Pablo Clavel Laria

, Spain, Barcelona

Neurosurgeon • 25 years experience

Spanish English
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Dr. Pablo Clavel Laria is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Hospital Quirnsalud Barcelona.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pablo Clavel Laria is part of:

  • The Spanish Society of Neurosurgery
  • The Catalan Society of Neurosurgery

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona 1993.
  • Title of specialist in Neurosurgery via MIR.
  • Neurosurgery Service . Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. December 31, 1999.

Hospital Address :

Hospital Quir

Medical Expertise of Dr. Pablo Clavel Laria

  • Dr. Pablo is a master of Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • Popularly treated conditions by the doctor are Degenerative pathology of the cervical and lumbar spine like Herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, Cervical and lumbar pain, Tumors of the medulla and spine, Vertebral fractures, Brain tumors, Trigeminal neuralgia.
  • An expert of Robotic surgery, neuronavigation and brain tumor surgery
  • Dr. Pablo Clavel Laria, a renowned neurologist and neurosurgery expert, founded the 'Instituto Clavel,' which has become a well-known spine surgery hospital.
  • Works with a unified team of highly qualified professionals who are continually looking for the best treatments for spinal and skull disorders.
  • He has attended numerous scientific events and has held leadership positions in a number of professional organisations, including The Spanish Society of Neurosurgery.
  • The Humanitarian Foundation for Neurosurgery in Sub-Saharan African Countries was founded by him. He has a number of articles in indexed neurosurgery and spinal journals to his credit.
  • A versatile doctor who can communicate effectively in Spanish, English, Catalan, and German.
Dr. Orkhan Mammadkhanli

, Turkey, Ankara

Neurosurgeon • 8 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Orkhan Mammadkhanli is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Ankara.

Association and Memberships Dr. Orkhan Mammadkhanli is part of:

  • Turkish Neurosurgery Society

Qualifications :

  • 2005 - 2011 - Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan
  • 2011 - 2012 - Azerbaijan Medical University, Neurosurgery USA

Hospital Address :

Kent Koop Mah., Medical Park Ankara Hastanesi, 1868. Sok., Batkent/Yenimahalle/Yenimahalle/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Burcu Goker

, Turkey, Istanbul

Pediatric Neurosurgeon • 10 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Burcu Goker is a specialized Pediatric Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2003 - Istanbul University School of Medicine
  • 2004 - 2010 - Istanbul University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

What is the medical expertise of Dr Burcu Goker?

  • With 10 years of experience under her belt, Dr Burcu Goker is an acclaimed pediatric neurologist. She is an expert in hydrocephalus, craniectomy, cystic meningiomas, and traumatic brain injury.
  • She completed a Research Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University Medical School in Rome, Italy.
  • Over the course of her career, Dr Goker has published her work in leading scientific journals. These include:
    1. Goker B, Aydin S. Endoscopic Surgery for Recurrent Disc Herniation After Microscopic or Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy. Turk Neurosurg. 2020;30(1):112-118.
    2. Göker B, Kırış T. Sodium fluorescein-guided brain tumour surgery under the YELLOW-560-nm surgical microscope filter in pediatric age group: feasibility and preliminary results. Childs Nerv Syst. 2019 Mar;35(3):429-435.
    3. Yörükoğlu AG, Göker B, et al. Fully endoscopic interlaminar and transforaminal lumbar discectomy: Analysis of 47 complications encountered in a series of 835 patients. Neurocirugia (Astur). 2017 Sep-Oct;28(5):235-241.
Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 23 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu is part of:

  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • AO spine Membership

Qualifications :

  • Medical Graduate

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 44 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu is part of:

  • Nervous System Surgery Association
  • Member of the Board of Trustees of AR-EL University
  • Bakirkoy Mental Hospital Foundation
  • European Neurosurgery Association
  • Brain Research Association
  • World Neurosurgery Association
  • Epilepsy Association

Qualifications :

  • 1980 Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery
  • 1973 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • 1966 Kabatas Boys High School

Hospital Address :

Zeytinlik Mahallesi, Acbadem Bakrk

Dr. Enis Kuruoglu

, Turkey, Samsun

Neurosurgeon • 24 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Enis Kuruoglu is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Samsun Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Giresun Bulancak State Hospital 2011
  • Graduated from The Faculty and Year of Medicine Nineteen May University Faculty of Medicine 1995

Hospital Address :

Yenimahalle Mahallesi, Medicana International Samsun, ?ehit Mesut Birinci Caddesi, Canik/Samsun, Turkey

Dr. Chang Jin Kim

, South Korea, Seoul

Neurosurgeon • 25 years experience

Korean English
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Dr. Chang Jin Kim is a specialized Neurosurgeon in South Korea. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Seoul, South Korea. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Asan Medical Centre.

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Medicine : Seoul National University
  • Master of Medicine : Seoul National University
  • Bachelor of Medicine : Seoul National University

Hospital Address :

Asan Medical Center, Olympic-ro 43-gil, Pungnap 2(i)-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

What is the medical expertise of Dr Chang Jin Kim?

  • Dr Chang Jin Kim has more than 25 years of experience as a neurosurgeon. His areas of expertise include brain tumours, neurodegenerative disorders, brain infections, slipped discs, spinal stenosis, meningiomas, and Alzheimer's disease.
  • He holds memberships in several professional bodies such as the Korean Medical Association, Korean Neurosurgical Society, Korean Skull Base Society and Korean Brain Tumor Society.
  • In 1983, he received the Award of Excellency in Medical Recording from the Seoul National University Hospital in Seoul, Korea.
  • Dr Kim has several publications to his credit. Some of his high-impact works are as follows:
    1. Lee EJ, Kim JH, Park ES, Kim YH, Lee JK, Hong SH, Cho YH, Kim CJ. A novel weighted scoring system for estimating the risk of rapid growth in untreated intracranial meningiomas. J Neurosurg. 2017 Nov;127(5):971-980.
    2. Lee EJ, Cho YH, Hong SH, Kim JH, Kim CJ. Is the Complete Resection of Craniopharyngiomas in Adults Feasible Considering Both the Oncologic and Functional Outcomes? J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2015 Nov;58(5):432-41.
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Which are some of the conditions treated by Neurosurgeon?

Some of the conditions performed by neurosurgeons are:

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

Neurosurgeons are medical doctors who are trained in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the spine, brain, and other parts of the nervous system. They are different from neurologists as they are specifically certified and trained in the use of surgical treatments, and neurologists generally focus on other forms of treatment.

One of the highly experienced and trained specialists in medicine, a neurosurgeon spends much time consulting with other doctors regarding various cases. These doctors have their own roster of cases, each with different challenges. Not all cases would need surgery, though many of them likely will.

A neurosurgeon performs more spine than brain surgery. Some of them specialize in particular types of spinal problems like lumbar (low back) and cervical (neck) disorders, or spinal cord injury. Pediatric neurosurgeons treat children and infants, while other neurosurgeons can treat disorders affecting adults.

A neurosurgeon treats people with a wide range of neurological issues as listed below:

  • Peripheral nervous system disorders
  • Lower back pain
  • Brain tumor
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
What are the qualifications of a Neurosurgeon?

Candidates willing to become a neurosurgeon should have a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by two to three years M.S. (Neurosurgery). Interested candidates can pursue M.Ch (Neurosurgery) for super specialization in neurosurgery.

The training and education to become a neurosurgeon is extensive and includes the completion of:

  • Five-and-a-half years of MBBS course.
  • Three years of MS or DO degree
  • One year internship in general surgery
  • About 5 years in a neurosurgery residency program

Some neurosurgeons also complete a fellowship after residency to specialize in a specific area.

What conditions do neurosurgeons treat?

Neurosurgeons specialize in the treatment of spine, brain, and nervous system conditions through surgical methods.The following is a list of all the conditions that neurosurgeons can diagnose and treat:

  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal arthritis
  • Bulging or herniated discs
  • Spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis)
  • Fractures
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Congenital defects (spina bifida)
  • Spine cancer
  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Brachial plexus injuries
  • Sciatic nerve injuries
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Ulnar nerve compression
  • Peroneal nerve compression
  • Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
  • Brain hematomas
  • Brain hemorrhages
  • Carotid artery stenosis
  • Brain aneurysms
  • Strokes
What diagnostic tests are required by Neurosurgeons?

Evaluating and diagnosing damage to the nervous system is complicated and complex. Many of the same symptoms happen in different combinations among the different disorders. Some diagnostic tests ordered by neurosurgeons are:

  • Cerebral Angiogram
  • CT Myelogram
  • CT Scan
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • MRI Scan
  • X-ray Imaging
  • Electroencephalogram
  • Electromyogram
  • X-ray
  • Nerve Conduction Velocity
When should you visit a Neurosurgeon?

If you experience any of the below-listed symptoms, immediately consult a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some disorders might be mild while others might require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis can prevent serious conditions.

  • Persistent numbness, particularly in the extremities
  • A weak grip
  • Persistent headache
  • Impaired movement
  • Seizures
  • Dizziness or Balance Issues
  • Memory problems or confusion
  • Brain or spinal cord injury
  • Confusion or trouble talking
  • Downward deviation of eyes
  • Unusually large head size
  • Stiffness in the low back area
  • Limited range of motion
What can you expect from your first visit with a Neurosurgeon?

During your initial visit, the neurosurgeon will ask about your complete medical history as well as your symptoms. The doctor will then do a focused neurological examination. After reviewing your diagnostic tests and medical history, you will be given a number of treatment options. The neurosurgeon will also tell you the risks and benefits of each option and will help you in making the final decision regarding which option is best for you. The doctor will ask all about your complete health history. They will also conduct a physical exam to test your reflexes, coordination, sight, strength, sensation, and mental state.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Neurosurgeon?

Neurosurgical procedures can be performed for both pediatric and adult patients. There were a number of surgical as well as non-surgical options performed based on the nature of the disease, disorder, or type of injury. Modern invasive, as well as non-invasive surgical procedures, have made brain surgeries simple to a great extent.

Some common procedures performed by a Neurosurgeon are given below:

  • Kyphoplasty
  • Laminectomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Scoliosis Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Brain Cancer Treatment
  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • External Ventricular Drainage
  • Craniotomy
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Craniotomy
  • Disk Removal
  • Ruptured Endovascular Surgery
  • Spinal Tap (lumbar puncture)

FAQs related to

Who is a Neurosurgeon?

Neurosurgeons are medical doctors who are trained in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the spine, brain, and other parts of the nervous system. They are different from neurologists as they are specifically certified and trained in the use of surgical treatments, and neurologists generally focus on other forms of treatment.

One of the highly experienced and trained specialists in medicine, a neurosurgeon spends much time consulting with other doctors regarding various cases. These doctors have their own roster of cases, each with different challenges. Not all cases would need surgery, though many of them likely will.

A neurosurgeon performs more spine than brain surgery. Some of them specialize in particular types of spinal problems like lumbar (low back) and cervical (neck) disorders, or spinal cord injury. Pediatric neurosurgeons treat children and infants, while other neurosurgeons can treat disorders affecting adults.

A neurosurgeon treats people with a wide range of neurological issues as listed below:

  • Peripheral nervous system disorders
  • Lower back pain
  • Brain tumor
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
What are the qualifications of a Neurosurgeon?

Candidates willing to become a neurosurgeon should have a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by two to three years M.S. (Neurosurgery). Interested candidates can pursue M.Ch (Neurosurgery) for super specialization in neurosurgery.

The training and education to become a neurosurgeon is extensive and includes the completion of:

  • Five-and-a-half years of MBBS course.
  • Three years of MS or DO degree
  • One year internship in general surgery
  • About 5 years in a neurosurgery residency program

Some neurosurgeons also complete a fellowship after residency to specialize in a specific area.

What conditions do neurosurgeons treat?

Neurosurgeons specialize in the treatment of spine, brain, and nervous system conditions through surgical methods.The following is a list of all the conditions that neurosurgeons can diagnose and treat:

  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal arthritis
  • Bulging or herniated discs
  • Spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis)
  • Fractures
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Congenital defects (spina bifida)
  • Spine cancer
  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Brachial plexus injuries
  • Sciatic nerve injuries
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Ulnar nerve compression
  • Peroneal nerve compression
  • Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
  • Brain hematomas
  • Brain hemorrhages
  • Carotid artery stenosis
  • Brain aneurysms
  • Strokes
What diagnostic tests are required by Neurosurgeons?

Evaluating and diagnosing damage to the nervous system is complicated and complex. Many of the same symptoms happen in different combinations among the different disorders. Some diagnostic tests ordered by neurosurgeons are:

  • Cerebral Angiogram
  • CT Myelogram
  • CT Scan
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • MRI Scan
  • X-ray Imaging
  • Electroencephalogram
  • Electromyogram
  • X-ray
  • Nerve Conduction Velocity
When should you visit a Neurosurgeon?

If you experience any of the below-listed symptoms, immediately consult a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some disorders might be mild while others might require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis can prevent serious conditions.

  • Persistent numbness, particularly in the extremities
  • A weak grip
  • Persistent headache
  • Impaired movement
  • Seizures
  • Dizziness or Balance Issues
  • Memory problems or confusion
  • Brain or spinal cord injury
  • Confusion or trouble talking
  • Downward deviation of eyes
  • Unusually large head size
  • Stiffness in the low back area
  • Limited range of motion
What can you expect from your first visit with a Neurosurgeon?

During your initial visit, the neurosurgeon will ask about your complete medical history as well as your symptoms. The doctor will then do a focused neurological examination. After reviewing your diagnostic tests and medical history, you will be given a number of treatment options. The neurosurgeon will also tell you the risks and benefits of each option and will help you in making the final decision regarding which option is best for you. The doctor will ask all about your complete health history. They will also conduct a physical exam to test your reflexes, coordination, sight, strength, sensation, and mental state.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Neurosurgeon?

Neurosurgical procedures can be performed for both pediatric and adult patients. There were a number of surgical as well as non-surgical options performed based on the nature of the disease, disorder, or type of injury. Modern invasive, as well as non-invasive surgical procedures, have made brain surgeries simple to a great extent.

Some common procedures performed by a Neurosurgeon are given below:

  • Kyphoplasty
  • Laminectomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Scoliosis Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Brain Cancer Treatment
  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • External Ventricular Drainage
  • Craniotomy
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Craniotomy
  • Disk Removal
  • Ruptured Endovascular Surgery
  • Spinal Tap (lumbar puncture)

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About Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon, also known as a brain surgeon, is a physician who specialises in the surgical treatment of the conditions or disorders that affect the nervous system. Nervous system comprises the brain, spine and the spinal cord. Some of the common treatments that are carried out by a neurosurgeon are for cerebral aneurysms, benign or cancerous brain and spinal tumors and injuries of brain or spinal cord. They also perform surgeries that involve patients rehabilitation after the treatment. A neurologist works in coordination with other specialists and healthcare professionals as a part of a team. While a Neurosurgeon provides surgical as well as non operative treatment meant for patients of all ages, the neurosurgeon specialised specially for the surgical treatment of the infant or children is known as pediatric neurosurgeon.

Procedures Performed

  • Aneurysm Repair
  • Carotid Artery Endarterectomy
  • Craniotomy
  • Disk Removal, Ruptured
  • Endovascular Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Spinal Tap (lumbar puncture)
  • Sympathectomy

Top Neurosurgeons

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Pritam MajumdarIBS Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Pawan GargMedeor Hospital , New Delhi
Dr. Rahul Amunje MallyNMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Jevgenijus SkuryginasKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius
Dr. Mustafa Kemal HamamciogluLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Puneet GirdharBLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Professor Mustafa BozbugaNPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Hilol Kanti Pal-

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons are doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the brain, spine, and other components of the nervous system. They can be distinguished from neurologists in that they are trained and qualified in the use of surgical procedures, whereas neurologists specialize in other types of treatment. Connecting with a Neurosurgeon in person or over the online medium allows you to receive the proper diagnosis, treatment plan, and post-treatment rehabilitation scenario. The specialist is recommended to walk a patient through the numerous features of the ailment and its associated symptoms, as well as the treatment risks and timelines. We have compiled a list of reasons why you should schedule an online consultation with a neurosurgeon.

  • A timely consultation with a Neurosurgeon can help one avoid the pitfalls of misdiagnosis and the risks associated with the treatment or procedure which is sought to be undertaken by the patient.
  • It also helps in getting a second opinion regarding an already chosen procedure or ongoing line of treatment which can make all the difference in your treatment journey.
  • Long term management of varied Neurological conditions is made seamless via regular consultation with a trained and experienced Neurosurgeon.
  • It assists a patient to be mentally prepared as well as get all their resources in order prior to the beginning of a Neurological treatment process or revalidate the already ongoing preparation for the same.

About Neurosurgeon

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