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Dr. G V Subbaiah Choudhary

, India, Hyderabad

Pediatric Neurologist • 32 years experience

Engllish Hindi
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Dr. G V Subbaiah Choudhary is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Star Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. G V Subbaiah Choudhary is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC), 1991
  • MD - General Medicine - J.S.S Medical College, Mysore, 1996
  • DM - Neurology - Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 2000

Hospital Address :

Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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.
Dr. Chakri Thanyonpaporn

, Thailand, Bangkok

Neurosurgeon • 12 years experience

Thai English
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Dr. Chakri Thanyonpaporn is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Rangsit University (2nd Class Honors)
  • Diploma of Thai Board : Neurosurgery Phramongkutklao Hospital

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

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Dr. Salih Aydin

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 20 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Salih Aydin 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 NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, 1997
  • Trakya University Department of Forensic Medicine, 1998-2000

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

Dr. Prachet kulkarni krishnamurthy

, United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

Neurologist • 17 years experience

English Hindi Tamil Telugu Kannada
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Dr. Prachet kulkarni krishnamurthy is a specialized Neurologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS & MD (General Medicine) from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Puducherry, India
  • DM (Neurology) from National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India

Hospital Address :

Al Zahra Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Prachet kulkarni Krishnamurthy?

  • Dr Prachet Kulkarni Krishnamurthy is a leading neurologist with 17 years of experience. His expertise includes headache, acute stroke care, and memory disturbances.
  • He is affiliated with the Ministry of Health, UAE.
Dr. Mohamed Mortada Mohamadi

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Neurologist • 20 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Mohamed Mortada Mohamadi is a specialized Neurologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda.

Qualifications :

  • MSc in Neurology

Hospital Address :

NMC Speciality Hospital Al Nahda Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mehmet Faik Ozveren

, Turkey, Ankara

Neurologist • 34 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Mehmet Faik Ozveren is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 34 Years of experience and is associated with Guven Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Faik Ozveren is part of:

  • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
  • PhD from Firat University Medical Physiology

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere, G

Dr. Antonio Russi

, Spain, Barcelona

Neurologist • 48 years experience

English
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Dr. Antonio Russi is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 48 Years of experience and is associated with Centro Medico Teknon.

Dr. Somesh Desai

, India, Ahmedabad

Neurosurgeon • 24 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Somesh Desai is one of the top Neurosurgeon in Ahmedabad, India. The clinician holds over 17 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital International Limited.

Association and Memberships Dr. Somesh Desai is part of:

  • Neurological society of India

Certifications :

  • Fellowship under Professor Andrew Kaye, Melbourne, Australia

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MCh
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital, Prabhat Chowk, 61, Ghatlodiya, Chanakyapuri, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Somesh Desai

  • Dr. Somesh Desai is an expert at performing laminectomy, treating other disorders such as, epilepsy, brain tumor treatment, foot drop, carotid body tumour embolisation, spinal and cerebral tumor embolisation, head & neck tumour embolisation, brain arteriovenous fistula embolisation, petrosal sinus sampling, brain dural arteriovenous fistula embolisation, brain aneurysm coiling and carotid cavernous fistula treatment.
  • An experienced & well-known Neurosurgeon in Ahmedabad, India
  • Dr. Somesh has performed the first artificial cervical disc placement in the state of Andhra Pradesh
  • Dr. Desai is an Associate Member of the Neurological Society of India
  • He has co-authored a few papers for medical journals.
Dr. Areen Said

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Neurologist • 11 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr Areen Said is one of the foremost Neurologist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with American Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Areen Said is part of:

  • The American Academy of Neurology

Certifications :

  • Neurological Institute and Co-directed the Multiple Sclerosis Center.
  • Certificate, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, USA

Qualifications :

  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

American Hospital 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Medical Expertise of Dr. Areen Said

  • Clinical expertise & services offered by the Dr. Areen are Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis and Transvere Myelitis, Central Nervous System Demyelinating Disorders, Primary Headache Disorders (Migraine, Cluster, Tension, TAC, etc), Secondary Headache Disorders, Seizures and Epilepsy, Syncope, Neurodegenerative Dementias, Rapidly Progressive Dementias, Dementias, Parkinson Disease and movement disorders, Neuroimaging, Dizziness, Spine and spinal cord diseases, Peripheral Neuropathies, Radiculopathy, Low back pain, Autoimmune Neurology, Neuro-ophthalmology, and many others.
  • Dr. Areen is considered to be a dedicated clinical extensive researcher in his field
  • He has worked at various reputed hospitals and institutes, including the Trinity Hospital, USA, the Illinois Neurological Institute, and Coastal Neurology, USA and Co-directed the Multiple Sclerosis Center, USA
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Said is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, He has also served the Wilmington Health Associates, USA as Neurologist and Multiple Sclerosis Expert
  • He holds Dubai Health Authority license, Board Certification of American Board of Psychiatry and Neuroscience and the professional membership of the American Academy of Neurology
  • Dr. Areen is an efficient speaker of English & Arabic language
Dr. Tugra Yanik

, Turkey, Ankara

Neurologist • 15 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Tugra Yanik is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Guven Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
  • Ankara Outer Gate Training Hospital

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere, G

Dr. Hakan Seckin

, Turkey, Bursa

Neurosurgeon • 31 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr Hakan Seckin is one of the leading Spine & Neurosurgeon in Bursa, Turkey. The doctor holds over 31 years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bursa Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University School of Medicine Emergency Medicine and Traumatology Hospital, MoH, R.T. 1994 Doctor of Science Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ankara University

Hospital Address :

Odunluk Mahallesi, Medicana BURSA HOSPITAL, Akp?nar Caddesi, Nilfer/Bursa, Turkey

Medical Expertise of Dr. Hakan Seckin

  • Dr. Hakan is a neurosurgeon who specialises in neurosurgery, spine surgery, neurooncology, stereotactic radiosurgery, and gamma knife surgery. Congenital malformations, injuries, tumours, vascular problems, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, and other disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems are treated by radiosurgery.
  • He is really interested in carrying out the surgeries listed- Brain and spine tumors, Endoscopic surgery for pituitary gland and skull base tumors, Cerebrovascular diseases surgery, Neuro-intensive care Surgery for Movement Disorders, Parkinson’s diseases
  • Dr. Hakan has more than 26 years of expertise in neurosurgery.
  • He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the European Association of Neurosurgery Society (EANS)
  • He has national and international publications to his name, and he is frequently invited to lecture on neurosurgery at scientific meetings, CDEs, and international conferences.
Dr. Renu Achtani

, India, Delhi

Neurologist • 43 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Renu Achtani is one of the best Neurologist in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Renu Achtani is part of:

  • Medical council of India
  • Delhi Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • DNB
  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Pocket 1, Sector B, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Renu Achtani

  • Medical expertise in management of stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders and spasticity, neuropathies, headache and CNS infections.
  • Application of Botox where necessary and treatment of acute and chronic stroke patients and offers thrombolysis.
  • Dr. Renu Achtani has been a Neurologist at the Fortis Hospital Vasant Kunj since 2006.
  • Under her direction, the electrophysiology lab conducts tests such as EEG nerve conduction, EMG, and evoked potentials.
  • Her qualifications are MBBS, D.CH, M.D (General Medicine), and D.M (Neurology).
  • Member of Delhi Medical Council, Medical Council of India (MCI), and Indian Academy of Neurology Indian Stroke Association.
  • Work experience with Holy Angels Hospital, Delhi, Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, Delhi, MGM Hospital, Delhi, and Indian Spinal Injury Centre, Delhi.
Dr. Krupa Torne

, India, Mumbai

Pediatric Neurologist • 20 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Krupa Torne is one of the leading Pediatric Neurologist in Mumbai, India. The medical specialist holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Krupa Torne is part of:

  • Association of Medical Consultants
  • Indian Academy of Paediatrics
  • British Paediatric Neurology Association
  • European Paediatric Neurology Association
  • International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
  • American Epilepsy Society (US)
  • International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
  • International League against Epilepsy (ILAE)
  • Bombay Neurosciences Association
  • Association of Child Neurology (India)
  • Paediatric Neurology Division Indian Academy Paediatrics

Certifications :

  • International Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology,Epilepsy and Neuro rehabilitation Birmingham Children??s Hospital UK
  • Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology and Epilepsy Maharashtra University Health Services (MUHS)

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, LIC Colony, Suresh Colony, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Krupa Torne

  • Expertise and training in Immediate Life support care, Paediatric basic life support, Advanced Paediatric Life Support, Paediatric seizures, Movement disorders, Paediatric EEG and Neuroimaging etc.
  • Specializes in and done courses on identifying Movement disorders and spasticity.
  • Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy and International Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy and Neuro rehabilitation from MUHS, India and UK.
  • She is the author of numerous papers and has given numerous national and international presentations.
  • Research areas are Paediatric Neurology, Epileptic Encephalopathy, Infantile tremor syndrome, and Paediatric Epilepsy.
  • Member of the British Paediatric Neurology Association, Indian Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, and American Neurology Association.
  • She has worked with Yeovil District hospital, UK, James Paget University Hospital NHS Trust, UK, and the University College London Hospital, UK.
Dr. B Chokkalingam

, India, Chennai

Bone and Joint Specialist • 25 years experience

Tamil English
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Dr B Chokkalingam is one of the foremost Orthopaedic Surgeon in Chennai, India. The doctor holds over 25 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. B Chokkalingam is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital Greams Road Chennai - Best Hospital in Chennai, Greams Road, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. B Chokkalingam

  • Dr. B Chokkalingam has medical expertise in orthopedic and spinal surgery.
  • He specializes in Arthritis management, joint dislocation, knee osteotomy, spinal fusion, and hip resurfacing.
  • MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai, D. Ortho from Kilpauk Medical College, and MS (ortho) from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, and MCh (ortho) by Dundee University, Scotland.
  • He has about 3 decades of experience in orthopedic surgery.
  • He is a member of Indian Orthopedic Association, Tamil Nadu Medical Council and Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association.
  • The specialist is proficient in complex cases related to knee braces for osteoarthritis, arthroscopy, and spinal fusion, and in revision hip and trauma surgery.
  • Dr. B Chokkalingam has been a member of the organizing team in IOACON-2012 Post Graduate Teaching Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Brain And Spine Specialists in All offering online consultation?

Given below are some of the most sought after brain and spine specialist available for online consultation:

Who is a Brain and Spine Specialist?

A brain and spine specialist specializes in the medical or surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the brain, spine, and nervous system, including nerves, the spinal cord, muscles, and related blood vessels. They also diagnose and treat many neurological diseases, such as stroke, back problems, seizure disorders, brain and spine tumors, injuries, and birth defects. Neurosurgeons also perform surgery on the neck, back, brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves to treat neurological issues.

Brain and spine specialists are also experts who specialize in the prevention of brain, spine, and nervous system conditions and in reducing neurological disability. A neurologist might help your primary care doctor take care of you. A brain and spine specialist typically:

  • Evaluates a medical history and educate patients about the brain and nervous system health and disease prevention.
  • Carry out physical exams that involve evaluating blood pressure, vital signs, and the overall health of the brain and nervous system.
  • Recommends and interprets laboratory as well as imaging tests and prescribes medications.
  • Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system including spinal cord and brain injuries and tumors, movement disorders, and different types of back problems.
  • Screens, treats, as well as monitors conditions that escalate the risk of complex brain and nervous system conditions like a head injury that can result in long-term memory loss and headaches.
  • Performs diagnostic procedures or surgery to treat brain cancer, back pain, and birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.
  • Provides direct care for spine, brain, and nervous system conditions in the clinic and hospital.
  • Works closely with a primary care doctor and other specialists and your healthcare team to provide optimal care.
What are the qualifications of a Brain and Spine Specialist?

Candidates aspiring to become a neurologist must have a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by 2 to 3 years MD/DNB course. After gaining the Master's degree, candidates have to pursue D.M. (neurology) to specialize in the field of neurology.

The first step to becoming a brain and spine specialist is to get a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Students must choose a degree that weighs heavy in the sciences. After clearing a competitive examination, a student can gain entrance into a medical school.

A medical student needs to complete a five-and-a-half-year MBBS program that prepares a student to work as a medical doctor. A student’s final two years will include clinical rotations in his or her chosen medical specialty.

A neurosurgeon residency program prepares a doctor to work in the field and also offers the opportunity to complete rotations in many areas of surgery and sub-specialties. As a doctor has additional experience and responsibilities, they can start focusing on neurosurgery. A brain and spine specialist has the opportunity to extend their training after doing residency by completing a spine fellowship program.

What conditions do a Brain and Spine Specialist treat?

A brain and spine specialist treats the below conditions:

  • Epilepsy
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Stroke
  • Migraine
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Brain tumors
  • Tourette’s Syndrome
  • Dementia
  • Arthritis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Herniated disc
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Spondylosis
  • Scheuermann's kyphosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal cord cancer
  • Chronic spine and back pain
  • Kyphosis
  • Myelopathy
  • Neck pain
  • Osteoporosis and vertebral fractures
  • Radiculopathy
What diagnostic tests are required by a Brain and Spine Specialist?

Diagnostic tests and procedures are vital tools that help doctors confirm or rule out a neurological, spine disorder, or other medical condition. Doctors now use powerful and accurate tools to better diagnose disease. Many tests can be recommended by a brain and spine specialist to identity brain and spine disorders. Some common diagnostic tests recommended by a brain and spine specialist include:

  • Computed tomography (CT scan)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Positron emission tomography (PET)
  • Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
  • Angiography
  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
  • Electroencephalography
  • Electromyography
  • Electronystagmography
  • Ultrasound imaging
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Arteriogram
  • Neurosonography
  • Myelogram
  • Arteriogram
When should you visit a Brain and Spine Specialist?

If you or a loved one experiences unexplained symptoms that could be related to the brain, brain, or nervous system, your doctor may recommend a neurological exam with a brain and spine specialist.

If you experience any of the below symptoms, you should see a brain and spine specialist:

  • Muscle weakness
  • Coordination problems
  • Confusion
  • Chronic pain
  • Constant headaches, migraine
  • Dizziness
  • Seizure disorders, epilepsy
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Changes in sensation such as touch, vision or via other sensory receptors
  • Infections of the nervous system eg. Encephalitis, Meningitis
  • Brain abscesses
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Movement problems
  • Seizures
  • A brain or spinal cord injury
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
What can you expect from your first visit with a Brain and Spine Specialist?

A brain and spine specialistcan help find out the cause of symptoms and develop a treatment plan for both complex and common neurological conditions. During a neurological exam, various instruments may be used to evaluate the nervous system. Motor skills, balance, coordination, and mental status may also be tested.

A brain and spine specialist will ask about your complete health history. They will conduct a physical exam to test your coordination, sight, reflexes, strength, mental state, and sensation.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Spine Specialist?

Neurosurgical procedures can be performed for both pediatric and adult patients. There are a number of surgical and non-surgical procedures which are performed based on the nature of the disorder, type of injury, or disease. Modern non-invasive and invasive surgical procedures have simplified various brain surgeries up to a great extent. Below are some procedures performed by a brain and spine specialist:

  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy
  • Craniotomy
  • Chiari Decompression
  • Laminectomy
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Ventriculostomy
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Artificial disk replacement

FAQs related to

Who is a Brain and Spine Specialist?

A brain and spine specialist specializes in the medical or surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the brain, spine, and nervous system, including nerves, the spinal cord, muscles, and related blood vessels. They also diagnose and treat many neurological diseases, such as stroke, back problems, seizure disorders, brain and spine tumors, injuries, and birth defects. Neurosurgeons also perform surgery on the neck, back, brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves to treat neurological issues.

Brain and spine specialists are also experts who specialize in the prevention of brain, spine, and nervous system conditions and in reducing neurological disability. A neurologist might help your primary care doctor take care of you. A brain and spine specialist typically:

  • Evaluates a medical history and educate patients about the brain and nervous system health and disease prevention.
  • Carry out physical exams that involve evaluating blood pressure, vital signs, and the overall health of the brain and nervous system.
  • Recommends and interprets laboratory as well as imaging tests and prescribes medications.
  • Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system including spinal cord and brain injuries and tumors, movement disorders, and different types of back problems.
  • Screens, treats, as well as monitors conditions that escalate the risk of complex brain and nervous system conditions like a head injury that can result in long-term memory loss and headaches.
  • Performs diagnostic procedures or surgery to treat brain cancer, back pain, and birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.
  • Provides direct care for spine, brain, and nervous system conditions in the clinic and hospital.
  • Works closely with a primary care doctor and other specialists and your healthcare team to provide optimal care.
What are the qualifications of a Brain and Spine Specialist?

Candidates aspiring to become a neurologist must have a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by 2 to 3 years MD/DNB course. After gaining the Master's degree, candidates have to pursue D.M. (neurology) to specialize in the field of neurology.

The first step to becoming a brain and spine specialist is to get a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Students must choose a degree that weighs heavy in the sciences. After clearing a competitive examination, a student can gain entrance into a medical school.

A medical student needs to complete a five-and-a-half-year MBBS program that prepares a student to work as a medical doctor. A student’s final two years will include clinical rotations in his or her chosen medical specialty.

A neurosurgeon residency program prepares a doctor to work in the field and also offers the opportunity to complete rotations in many areas of surgery and sub-specialties. As a doctor has additional experience and responsibilities, they can start focusing on neurosurgery. A brain and spine specialist has the opportunity to extend their training after doing residency by completing a spine fellowship program.

What conditions do a Brain and Spine Specialist treat?

A brain and spine specialist treats the below conditions:

  • Epilepsy
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Stroke
  • Migraine
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Brain tumors
  • Tourette’s Syndrome
  • Dementia
  • Arthritis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Herniated disc
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Spondylosis
  • Scheuermann's kyphosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal cord cancer
  • Chronic spine and back pain
  • Kyphosis
  • Myelopathy
  • Neck pain
  • Osteoporosis and vertebral fractures
  • Radiculopathy
What diagnostic tests are required by a Brain and Spine Specialist?

Diagnostic tests and procedures are vital tools that help doctors confirm or rule out a neurological, spine disorder, or other medical condition. Doctors now use powerful and accurate tools to better diagnose disease. Many tests can be recommended by a brain and spine specialist to identity brain and spine disorders. Some common diagnostic tests recommended by a brain and spine specialist include:

  • Computed tomography (CT scan)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Positron emission tomography (PET)
  • Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
  • Angiography
  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
  • Electroencephalography
  • Electromyography
  • Electronystagmography
  • Ultrasound imaging
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Arteriogram
  • Neurosonography
  • Myelogram
  • Arteriogram
When should you visit a Brain and Spine Specialist?

If you or a loved one experiences unexplained symptoms that could be related to the brain, brain, or nervous system, your doctor may recommend a neurological exam with a brain and spine specialist.

If you experience any of the below symptoms, you should see a brain and spine specialist:

  • Muscle weakness
  • Coordination problems
  • Confusion
  • Chronic pain
  • Constant headaches, migraine
  • Dizziness
  • Seizure disorders, epilepsy
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Changes in sensation such as touch, vision or via other sensory receptors
  • Infections of the nervous system eg. Encephalitis, Meningitis
  • Brain abscesses
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Movement problems
  • Seizures
  • A brain or spinal cord injury
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
What can you expect from your first visit with a Brain and Spine Specialist?

A brain and spine specialistcan help find out the cause of symptoms and develop a treatment plan for both complex and common neurological conditions. During a neurological exam, various instruments may be used to evaluate the nervous system. Motor skills, balance, coordination, and mental status may also be tested.

A brain and spine specialist will ask about your complete health history. They will conduct a physical exam to test your coordination, sight, reflexes, strength, mental state, and sensation.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Spine Specialist?

Neurosurgical procedures can be performed for both pediatric and adult patients. There are a number of surgical and non-surgical procedures which are performed based on the nature of the disorder, type of injury, or disease. Modern non-invasive and invasive surgical procedures have simplified various brain surgeries up to a great extent. Below are some procedures performed by a brain and spine specialist:

  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy
  • Craniotomy
  • Chiari Decompression
  • Laminectomy
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Ventriculostomy
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Artificial disk replacement

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About Brain and Spine Specialist

Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of disorders of the nervous system. A brain and spine specialist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

The nervous system is made of two parts:

  • Central nervous system: including the brain and spinal cord.
  • Peripheral nervous system: including all other neural elements such as eyes, skin, ears and other sensory receptors.

If you are facing the disorders, illnesses and injuries involving the nervous system, then you should consider visiting a brain and spine doctor for your neurological management and treatment. Common symptoms requiring a visit with the neurologists include:

  • Muscle weakness
  • Coordination problems
  • Confusion
  • Constant headaches, migraine
  • Dizziness
  • Changes in sensation such as touch, vision or via other sensory receptors
  • Seizure disorders, epilepsy
  • Stroke
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Infections of the nervous system eg. Encephalitis, Meningitis
  • Brain abscesses
  • Neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease, Lou Gehrig's disease
  • Spinal cord disorders like cluster headaches and migraine

Procedures Performed by Brain and Spine Specialists

  • Laboratory screening tests
  • Genetic testing
  • Computed tomography (CT scan)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Positron emission tomography (PET)
  • Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
  • Angiography
  • Biopsy
  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
  • Electroencephalography (EEG)
  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • Electronystagmography (ENG)
  • Evoked potentials
  • Myelography
  • Polysomnogram
  • Thermography
  • Ultrasound imagingX-rays

Top Brain And Spine Specialists

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Manish VaishMax Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad
Dr. Sanjay SaxenaMax Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Dr. Mustafa Kemal HamamciogluLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Saumya H MittalSharda Hospital, Greater Noida
Dr. Baran YilmazIstinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Pritam MajumdarIBS Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Celal SalciniNPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Ajit KumarNMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Brain and Spine Specialist

Teleconsultation is an excellent option for individuals who are experiencing rising doubts, seeking treatment overseas or seeking an expert opinion before making a healthcare decision. Let us have a look at the positives of considering a virtual consultation with a Brain and Spine specialist.

  • It will ensure an effective diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
  • Their proficiency in various languages is a definite advantage when it comes to Teleconsultation with a wide patient base.
  • Prioritized appointments are regularly available with our specialists at MediGence.
  • The online consultations will not only help with an expert opinion regarding the condition and its complexities but also the latest minimally invasive ways of treating the same.
  • It is not just the healthcare related benefits but availing online consultations also ensures time and cost savings as well as helps one avoid exposure in their fragile health condition.
  • You can explore with the help of the consultation with the specialist, previously unexplored ways of treatments, even new age treatments or research based treatment options.
  • One can connect with specialists irrespective of their location and only base their expertise as well as experience.
  • You can assess the specialist on his merits, not just his qualifications, but his credentials, and soft skills.
  • A right and effective consultation will not just ensure reconfirming the diagnosis but give a stamp of approval to the present line of treatment, if any.
  • You can assess the risks involved and ensure better management of postoperative or post treatment period to complete recovery.
  • You are better prepared mentally and in every other practical way when it comes to approaching the treatment or required procedure with the help of efficient online consultation.

About Brain and Spine Surgeons

Types of Brain and Spine specialists

Brain and spine specialists can be broadly categorized into two types depending on the nature of their specialization and the procedures they carry out. The types are given below:

  • Neurologist
  • Neurosurgeon

About Neurologist

A Neurologist is a doctor who helps in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the disorders of the nervous system, constituting the brain, spinal cord and nerves. A neurologist specializes in treating the disorders of the nervous system, such as epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, etc. A child neurologist, also called pediatric neurologist, is a doctor who treats children having problems with their nervous system. More details on pediatric neurologist can be found in the below section of this page.

Procedures Performed by Neurologists:

  • Lumbar Puncture (also known as Spinal Tap)
  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • Tensilon Test
  • Electroencephalogram
  • Auditory brainstem implant
  • Awake brain surgery
  • Botox injections
  • Carotid angioplasty and stenting
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Concussion testing
  • Deep brain stimulation
  • Diaphragm pacing
  • Functional electrical stimulation
  • Locomotor training
  • Pediatric cervical spine surgery
  • Spinal fusion
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery

Who Is a Pediatric Neurologist?

Pediatric neurologist, also called a child neurologist, is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the diseases and disorders affecting the nervous system of a child.

Your pediatrician might ask you to take you baby or child for visiting a pediatric neurologist if he witnesses a risk or abnormality in the neurological condition of the child as observed through the below (but not limited to) signs:

  • Seizures and epilepsy
  • Muscle problems which may cause muscle weakness
  • Headaches (including migraines and concussions)
  • Behavioural disorders
  • Developmental disorders
  • Intellectual disability
  • Congenital malformations
  • Stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Genetic conditions
  • Autoimmune problems
  • Infections or inflammation
  • Brain tumors

Procedures Performed by Pediatric Neurologists

Some of the common procedures performed by a pediatric neurologist are:

  • Blood tests
  • EEG (Electroencephalogram)
  • Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) /Electromyography test (EMG)
  • Botox Injections for Spasticity
  • MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT scan
  • Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

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. 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 patient rehabilitation after the treatment. A neurosurgeon works in coordination with other specialists and healthcare professionals as a part of a team. While neurosurgeons provides surgical as well as non operative treatment meant for patients of all ages, some of them are specialised specially for the surgical treatment of infants or children, and they are known as pediatric neurosurgeon. A detailed section will appear later on this page.

Procedures Performed by Neurosurgeons

  • Acoustic neuroma surgery
  • Aneurysm surgery
  • Arteriovenous malformation surgery
  • Auditory brainstem implant
  • Awake brain surgery
  • Brachial plexus surgery
  • Brain aneurysm surgery
  • Brain rehabilitation
  • Brain stereotactic radiosurgery
  • Brain tumor surgery
  • Carotid angioplasty and stenting
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Chiari malformation surgery
  • Computer-assisted brain surgery
  • Deep brain stimulation
  • Diaphragm pacing for spinal cord injury
  • EC-IC Bypass (Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery)
  • Endoscopic procedures
  • Endovascular treatment
  • Epilepsy surgery
  • Fetal surgery
  • Functional electrical stimulation for spinal cord injury
  • Hemifacial spasm surgery
  • Hyperhidrosis surgery
  • Locomotor training for spinal cord injury
  • Minimally invasive endovascular treatment
  • Minimally invasive neurosurgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Neurogenic bladder and bowel management
  • Pediatric brain tumor surgery
  • Pediatric cervical spine surgery
  • Pediatric neurosurgery
  • Peripheral nerve tumor surgery
  • Pituitary tumor surgery
  • Robotic surgery
  • Seizure surgery
  • Managing sexuality and fertility related issue arising spinal cord injury
  • Spasticity management for spinal cord injury
  • Spinal fusion
  • Spine procedures
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery
  • Transcranial endoscopic procedures
  • Transnasal endoscopic procedures
  • Trigeminal neuralgia surgery
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Aneurysm Repair
  • Carotid Artery Endarterectomy
  • Craniotomy
  • Disk Removal
  • Endovascular Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Sympathectomy
  • Spinal Tap (lumbar puncture)

Who Is a Pediatric Neurosurgeon?

A pediatric neurosurgeon is a doctor specialized in the medical and surgical treatment of the conditions and disorders related to the nervous system of children. Nervous system is comprised of two parts: central nervous system constituting brain and spinal cord and peripheral nervous system comprising of the nerves that branch out off the spinal cord. While a neurosurgeon is a specialized in treating the conditions of the nervous system requiring surgical treatment, a pediatric neurosurgeon is an expert, trained and experienced for the same specifically for pediatric patients i.e. children.

When should you consider visiting a Pediatric Neurosurgeon?

A pediatric neurosurgeon does the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions pertaining to children’s nervous system as well as head and spinal deformities including the following:

  • Head deformities
  • Spine deformities
  • Problems and injuries of the brain, spine or nerves
  • Gait abnormalities (spasticity)
  • Birth injuries (weakness of arms and legs)
  • Loss of grip in hands and feet

Procedures Performed by Pediatric Neurosurgeon

  • Biopsy
  • Stereotactical Biopsy
  • Debulking
  • Gross Total Resection (GTR)
  • Endonasal Endoscopy
  • Post-Surgery and Recovery
  • Tumor Board
  • Radiation
  • Stereotactic Radiation (Radiosurgery)
  • Proton Beam Therapy
  • Chemotherapy

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Type of Brain And Spine Specialist available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • Neurosurgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Scoliosis Surgery
  • Pediatric Neurologist
  • Pediatric Neurosurgeon

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