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Dr. R Shiva Kumar

Bangalore, India

Pediatric Neurologist • 23 years experience

Kannada English
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Dr. R Shiva Kumar is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bengaluru, India. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Sakra World Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. R Shiva Kumar is part of:

  • Indian Academy of Neurology
  • Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA)
  • American Epilepsy Society
  • Neurological Society of India
  • Bangalore Neurological Society

Certifications :

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Epilepsy - Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum, 2009

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - BLDEA Medical College, 2001
  • MD - General Medicine - Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, (KIMS), 2005
  • DM - Neurology - Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum, 2008
  • DNB - General Medicine - National Board Of Examination, 2005

Hospital Address :

Sakra World Hospital, Devarabisanahalli, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Nilgul Yardimci

, Turkey, Ankara

Neurologist • 34 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Nilgul Yardimci is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Akara, Turkey. The doctor has over 34 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nilgul Yardimci is part of:

  • Turkish Neurological Society
  • Ankara Medical Chamber
  • European Neurology Federation

Qualifications :

  • 1996 - 2001, Ankara / Turkey ANKARA UNIVERSITY
  • 1986 School of medicine Ankara / Turkey

Hospital Address :

Balgat Mah., Memorial Hospital Ankara, Mevlana Blv. & 1422. Sok., ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Abhilash Bansal

, India, Bangalore

Neurosurgeon • 15 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Abhilash Bansal is one of the most sought after Spine & Neurosurgeon in Bengaluru, India. The medical specialist holds over 18 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta.

Association and Memberships Dr. Abhilash Bansal is part of:

  • Bangalore Neurological Society
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • DNB
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road - Best Hospital in bangalore, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Dr. Bawani Anand

Bangalore, India

Neurologist • 25 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Bawani Anand is one of the most skillful Neurologist in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Sakra World Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bawani Anand is part of:

  • Royal College of Physicians, UK.

Qualifications :

  • MD(General Medicine),
  • MRCP (UK),
  • FRCP (London)
  • CCST(UK) Neurology,
  • CCST(UK) Clinical Neurophysiology

Hospital Address :

Sakra World Hospital, Devarabisanahalli, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Shreedhar AS

, India, Bangalore

Pediatric Neurologist • 18 years experience

Kannada English
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Dr Shreedhar AS is one of the most sought after Pediatric Neurologist in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal.

Certifications :

  • Subsequently, he completed his post doctoral fellowship in Epilepsy from prestigious institute NIMHANS with intensive training in refractory pediatric and adult epilepsies, Video Electroencephalography (VEEG) and with the comprehensive epilepsy surgical programme.

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • DM
  • MBSS

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Hospital, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Shreedhar AS

  • Treatment of Brachial Plexus Avulsion, Brain Cancer, Myelitis, Reye Syndrome, and Brachial Plexus Rupture.
  • Erb's Palsy, Epilepsy, Meningitis, Encephalitis, Neurosyphilis, and Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury at Birth treatments.
  • M.B.B.S. from SS Medical college, Tumkur and M.D. (General Medicine) from JN Medical college, AMU, UP, and D.M. Neurology, SCTIMST, TVM, Kerala.
  • Training in SCTIMST, in stroke care unit, Madhavanan nair centre for comprehensive epilepsy programme, movement disorder, sleep and PSG, General neurology.
  • Postdoctoral fellowship in Epilepsy, NIMHANS, training in refractory pediatric and adult epilepsies, VEEG and comprehensive epilepsy surgical programme.
  • He is credited with the publication of numerous research papers in reputed journals.
  • He has been associated with Bhagawan Mahaaveer Jain hospital, Bengaluru and Dr Shreedharas Yelahanaka Neuro Centre, Bengaluru.
Dr. Pranathi Gutta

, India, Hyderabad

Pediatric Neurologist • 23 years experience

Telugu English
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Dr Pranathi Gutta is one of the top Pediatric Neurologist in Secunderabad, India. The medical practitioner holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pranathi Gutta is part of:

  • Member of International Child Neurology Association ( ICNA),
  • British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA),
  • Indian Paediatric Neurology Forum Certified by PET ( Paediatric Eilepsy Training) level 1,2 and 3

Certifications :

  • Fellow Paediatric Neurology – Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, 2008 - 2010

Qualifications :

  • MBBS, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 1995 - 2000
  • MRCPCH, Royal College of Paediatricians & Child Health, London, UK, 2005

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr Pranathi Gutta?

  • A well-known pediatric neurologist with 20+ years of experience, Dr Pranathi Gutta has expertise in cerebral palsy treatment, vagus nerve stimulation, canalith repositioning (CR), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and video EEG.
  • Dr Gutta is a member of numerous organizations such as the Association of Child Neurology, the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, the British Pediatric Neurology Association and the International Child Neurology Association.
  • She has several publications to her credit such as
    1. Mohamed BP, Scott RC, Desai N, Gutta P, Patil S. Seizure outcome in the infantile spasms-a retrospective study. Epilepsia. 2011 Apr;52(4):746-52.
Dr. Gajendra Singh Sandhu

, India, Ghaziabad

Neurosurgeon • 15 years experience

Hindi English Punjabi Bengali
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Dr.Gajendra Singh Sandhu is a specialized Brain and Spine Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in India. The doctor has 15 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in India.
Dr. Phani Kiran S

, India, Chennai

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon • 18 years experience

English Tamil
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Dr Phani Kiran S is one of the most sought after Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon in Chennai, India. The clinician holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Global Health City.

Association and Memberships Dr. Phani Kiran S is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
  • Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association India (NSSA)

Certifications :

  • Spine Surgery Fellowship: At Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong University with significant exposure to Spinal deformity correction surgery, 2012
  • Spine Surgery Fellowship: At University Clinic of Bonn, Germany, with significant exposure to revision spine surgery and endoscopic spine surgery, 2015
  • Fellowship in Spine Surgery (FNB), Fellowship of National Board of Examinations (NBE) in Spine Surgery at M.I.O.T. Hospitals, Chennai, 2009-2011

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • DNB
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur Main Road, Cheran Nagar, Medavakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Tran Hoang Ngoc Anh

, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh

Neurosurgeon • 24 years experience

English Vietnamese
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Dr.Tran Hoang Ngoc Anh is a specialized Brain and Spine Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vietnam. The doctor has 24 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Vietnam.
Dr. Huynh An Thien

, Vietnam, Da Nang

Neurologist • 14 years experience

English Vietnamese
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Dr.Huynh An Thien is a specialized Brain and Spine Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vietnam. The doctor has 14 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Vietnam.
Dr. Anurag Saxena

, India, Delhi

Neurosurgeon • 20 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Anurag Saxena is one of the best Neurosurgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Manipal Hospital, Dwarka.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anurag Saxena is part of:

  • Society of British Neurological Surgeries
  • Royal College of Surgeries of Edinburgh (U.K)
  • Neurological Society of India
  • Delhi Neurological Association
  • Indian Society of Paediatric Neurosurgery

Certifications :

  • Fellowship - Spine surgery, Lancashire Teaching Hospital, Preston (U.K)
  • Fellowship - Paediatric Neurosurgery, Royal Liverpool Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Liverpool (U.K)
  • Fellowship - Neurosurgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (U.K)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh
  • FRCS

Hospital Address :

Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Palam Vihar, Sector 6 Dwarka, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Anurag Saxena

  • Clinical services provided by Dr. Anurag saxena are Microneurosurgery, Minimally invasive brain surgeries, Hydrocephalus treatment (Endoscopic and CSF diversion), Paediatric neurosurgery (brain, spine and CVJ craniofacial), Neuro-Oncology (brain and spine tumours), Cerebrovascular Surgeries, etc.
  • Among the few neurosurgeons extensively trained and qualified in India & abroad
  • Awarded with many fellowships in paediatric neurosurgery and spine surgery from the UK.
  • Dr. Anurag is a Gold medalist in his MBBS qualification. Recently, he has been honoured with ‘Excellence in Health Care Award’
  • His research work published as original research article by British Journal Neurosurgery
  • Dr. Anurag is a prestigious member of various esteemed medical organizations such as SBNS, RCSE, Neurological Society of India, DNA, ISPN
Dr. Young hoon Kim

, South Korea, Seoul

Neurosurgeon • 15 years experience

Korean English
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Dr. Young hoon 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 of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Medicine Seoul National University
  • Master of Medicine Seoul National University
  • Bachelor of Medicine Seoul National University
Dr. Saipin Tangkaratt

, Israel, Tel Aviv

Pediatric Neurologist • 45 years experience

Thai English
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Dr. Michael Rotstein is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Michael Rotstein is part of:

  • Member of editorial board, Journal of Child Neurology
  • Member, Israel Organization for Child Neurology and Development
  • Member, Israel Ambulatory Pediatrics Association (IAPA)
  • Member, Israel Association for Clinical Pediatrics
  • Member, Israel Medical Association
  • Member, Movement Disorders Society

Qualifications :

  • Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Faculty of Medicine Specialization
  • 1997-2001- Pediatrics, Dana Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Hospital Address :

Tel Aviv Medical Center, Retsif Herbert Samuel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr Michael Rotstein?

  • Dr Michael Rotstein has more than 21 years of experience as a pediatric neurologist. He has expertise in pediatric movement disorders, child development, Epilepsy, encephalitis, and brain injury.
  • Dr Rotstein is a member of numerous leading organizations such as the Israel Organization for Child Neurology and Development, the Israel Ambulatory Pediatrics Association (IAPA), the Movement Disorders Society, the Israel Medical Association, and the Israel Association for Clinical Pediatrics.
  • He also serves as the Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Child Neurology.
  • Dr Rotstein completed a Research Fellowship in Neurology at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York, USA in 2010.
  • He has Israel Medical License, Israel Board Certification in Pediatric Neurology, Israel Board Certification in Pediatrics and ECFMG Certification.
  • Dr Rotsein has numerous publications to his credit. These include:
    1. Rotstein M, Kang UJ. Consideration of gene therapy for paediatric neurotransmitter diseases. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2009 Jun;32(3):387-94.
    2. Gur N, Zimmerman-Brenner S, Fattal-Valevski A, Rotstein M, Pilowsky Peleg T. Group comprehensive behavioural intervention for tics contribution to broader cognitive and emotion regulation in children. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2022 Jun 13.
    3. Zimmerman-Brenner S, Pilowsky-Peleg T, Rachamim L, Ben-Zvi A, Gur N, Murphy T, Fattal-Valevski A, Rotstein M. Group behavioural interventions for tics and comorbid symptoms in children with chronic tic disorders. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2022 Apr;31(4):637-648.
Dr. Steve Smith

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 19 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Steve Smith is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Medical Park Fatih Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Steve Smith is part of:

  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association 23. Scientific Congress (2009)
  • Neurooncological Surgical Teaching and Education Group Fall Symposium (2010)
  • Turkish Neurosurger)y Association Young Neurosurgery Autumn Symposium (2010)
  • Head Base Surgery Cadaver Course (2011)
  • Midas Rex Hands On Course (2011

Qualifications :

  • Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Haydarpasa Numune EAH - Brain and Neurosurgery - Expertise

Hospital Address :

skenderpaa, Medical Park Fatih Hastanesi, Horhor Caddesi, Fatih/stanbul, Turkey

Dr. Turgut Kuytu

, Turkey, Bursa

Neurosurgeon • 25 years experience

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Dr. Turgut Kuytu is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bursa, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Bursa Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Trakya University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Trakya University Faculty of Medicine - Master's Degree
  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery AD

Hospital Address :

Krcaali, Medical Park Hastanesi, Fevzi

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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