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Dr. Ozkan Ozger

, Turkey, Canakkale

Neurosurgeon • 23 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Ozkan Ozger is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Canakkale, Turkey. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Canakkale Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2002/2007: Baskent University Faculty of Medicine (specialty)
  • 1993/2001: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Hamidiye,

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ozkan Ozger?

  • Dr Ozkan Ozger has 22 years of experience as a neurosurgeon. His areas of expertise include brain tumours, lumbar microdiscectomy, spinal cord tumours, cerebrovascular disorders, hydrocephalus, peripheral nerve diseases, and head injuries.
  • He holds professional memberships in organizations such as the Turkish Neurosurgery Society, the Neuro-oncological Surgery Teaching and Training Group(TURNOG), the Turkish Neurosurgery Society, Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
  • Dr Ozger has published many research papers in leading national and international journals. Some of his publications include:
    1. ÖZGER ÖZKAN,KAPLAN NECATI (2020). Comparison of simple discectomy and uninstrumented lumbar interbody fusion in patients with lumbar disc herniation. Annals of Medical Research, 27(11), 2845-2851., Doi: 10.5455/annalsmedres.2020.09.915.
    2. 2. ÖZGER ÖZKAN,KAPLAN NECATI (2020). Aerobic culture results of samples taken during lumbar disc herniation operations. Annals of Medical Research, 27(10), 2580-2584.
    3. ÖZGER ÖZKAN,KAPLAN NECATI (2020). Evaluation of the Clinical Outcomes of Lumbar Microdiscectomy in Both Gender of Geriatric Patients Aged ? 65 Years. International Journal of Gerontology, 14(3), 245-250.
Dr. Firas M Husban

, United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

Neurosurgeon • 25 years experience

English Arabic German Greek
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Dr. Firas M Husban 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 24 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Firas M Husban is part of:

  • JORDANIAN BOARD OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
  • EUROPEAN BOARD OF ORTHOPEDICS, GERMANY

Qualifications :

  • Mbbs (Bachelor Degree Of Medicine And General Surgery) From The Faculty Of Medicine, Aristotelian University Of Thessaloniki - Greece 1995.
  • Bachelor Degree Of Military Science From The Military College - Thessaloniki – Greece 1995.
  • Internship Of Examination / Jordan Medical Council, 1996.
  • Spine Specialty Fellowship, Germany 2008.
Dr. Muhammed Khalid Naseen Chishti

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Neurosurgeon • 35 years experience

English Urdu Arabic
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Dr. Muhammed Khalid Naseen Chishti 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 30 Years of experience and is associated with Kings College Hospital Dubai.

Association and Memberships Dr. Muhammed Khalid Naseen Chishti is part of:

  • Royal College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • FRCS(Ed)
  • FRCS(Glas)
  • FRCS(Ed) Surgical Neurology

Hospital Address :

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Dr. R Alexis Jude Dominic Xavier

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Neurosurgeon • 17 years experience

English Hindi Malayalam Kannada Tamil
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Dr. R Alexis Jude Dominic Xavier 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 17 Years of experience and is associated with Aster DM Healthcare.

Association and Memberships Dr. R Alexis Jude Dominic Xavier is part of:

  • Member of AO Spine
  • Member of Emirates Orthopaedic Association
  • Member of Indian Orthopaedic Association

Qualifications :

  • BBS, St John's Medical College, Bangalore, India
  • MS (Ortho) St John's Medical College, Bangalore, India

Hospital Address :

Aster DM Healthcare - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Jonathan Roth

, Israel, Tel Aviv

Pediatric Neurosurgeon • 18 years experience

Hebrew English
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Dr. Jonathan Roth is a specialized Pediatric Neurosurgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jonathan Roth is part of:

  • European Association of Neurosurgery (EANS)
  • European Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery) (ESPN)
  • International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN)
  • International Federation of Neuroendoscopy (IFNE)

Qualifications :

  • Tel-Aviv University Sackler Faculty of Medicine Specialization Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Endoscopic surgery for ventricular and skull base pathologies. Cornell Medical Center, NYC, NY, 2008
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery, including endoscopic, epilepsy, and oncological surgeries (NYUMC, NYC, NY), 2008-2009

Hospital Address :

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

What is the medical expertise of Dr Jonathan Roth?

  • With 18 years of experience as a pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr Jonathan Roth has the requisite skills and knowledge to provide treatments for conditions like arachnoid cysts, colloid cysts, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, and craniopharyngiomas. He can perform epilepsy surgery, procedures for tuberous sclerosis and endoscopic surgery.
  • In 2008, he completed a specialization course in ventricular and endoscopic skull base surgery.
  • On average, he attends to 250 cases of adult and pediatric neurosurgery annually.
  • Dr Roth holds memberships in leading organizations such as the Neurosurgery European Federation, the International Council of Pediatric Neurosurgery, and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Community of Europe.
  • Over the course of his career, Dr Roth has published more than 70 research papers in prominent scientific journals. Some of his works include:
    1. Amit Ringel, Ronit Elhasid, Shlomi Constantini, et al. Significant response to targeted treatment with alectinib for intramedullary pediatric spinal high-grade glioma with ALK fusion. Authorea. February 13, 2023.
    2. Zarour S, Constantini S, Roth J, Friedman S, Kirgner I, Cohen B, Ekstein M. Postoperative coagulopathy among otherwise healthy pediatric patients undergoing open craniosynostosis repair: a retrospective study. Eur J Pediatr. 2023 Jan 14.
    3. Costa M, L, Kozyrev D, A, Lalgudi Srinivasan H, Hausman-Kedem M, Jonas Kimchi T, Roth J: Use of Intraoperative Neuronavigation to Identify Transdural Collaterals in Moyamoya Vasculopathy: A Simple Way to Make It Safer. Pediatr Neurosurg 2022;57:287-294.
Dr. Guruprasad S Pujar

, India, Bangalore

Neurosurgeon • 15 years experience

Kannada English
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Dr. Guruprasad S Pujar is a specialized Neurosurgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Aster CMI Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Guruprasad S Pujar is part of:

  • Karnataka Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC), 2005
  • MD - General Medicine - Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC), 2009
  • DM - Neurology - Dr. Sampurnanand Medical College, Jodhpur, 2014

Hospital Address :

Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal Bangalore, National Highway 44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Sarath Menon

, India, Kochi

Neurologist • 15 years experience

Malayalam English
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Dr. Sarath Menon is a specialized Neurologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kochi, India. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Certifications :

  • Specialty Certificate Examination in Neurology (Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom)
  • Fellow of European Board of Neurology (European Board of Neurology, UEMS, Amsterdam, Netherlands) Fellowship in Autonomic Neurology and PNS (Academic Medisch Centrum, University of Amsterdam)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Dr. Zeev Feldman

, Israel, Ramat Gan

Pediatric Neurosurgeon • 25 years experience

Hebrew English
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Dr. Zeev Feldman is a specialized Pediatric Neurosurgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Zeev Feldman is part of:

  • Israel Medicine Association

Qualifications :

  • Sackler Medical School at Tel Aviv University
  • Residency in the field of neurosurgery at Rabin Medical Center and Soroka medical center
  • Continuing education program in head and brain injuries at Baylor Medical College in Houston, Texas
  • Clinical training in the field of Pediatric surgical treatment of epilepsy and brain surgery in children at the Baylor Medical College in Houston, Texas

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel

Dr. Yakup Krespi

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurologist • 30 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Yakup Krespi is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Yakup Krespi is part of:

  • Turkish Neurological Society (Ankara, Turkey)
  • Turkish Neurological Society, Emergency Neurology and Neurological Critical Care Work Group (Ankara, Turkey)
  • Turkish Neurological Society Cerebrovascular Diseases Work Group (Ankara, Turkey)
  • Turkish Neurological Society Neruology Scientific Work Group (Ankara, Turkey)
  • Turkish Association of Cerebrovascular Diseases (Eskisehir/Turkey)
  • International Neurocritical Care Society, New York USA
  • Society of Intensive Care (Istanbul /Turkey)
  • Society of Intensive Care, Neurologic Intensive Care Work Group (Istanbul /Turkey)

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University School of Medicine 1988
  • Universite Paris VI, UFR Pitie Salpetriere Neurology Residency
  • Doctorate Dissertation/Qualification Study/Title of Medical Specialty Dissertation in Year 1
  • Memoire Pour Le A.E.P.S De Neurologie: Hallucinose Pedonculaire-1989 Supervisor: Prof Jean Cambier
  • Anticorps Antiphospholipides et Phenomene de Moya-Moya Supervisor: Prof Jean Cambier
  • Maladies Myeloproliferatives et neuropaties Peripheriques Supervisor: Prof Jean Cambier

Hospital Address :

Ulus Mahallesi, Liv Hospital Group, Canan Sokak, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Songul Turgut

, Turkey, Ankara

Neurologist • 26 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Songul Turgut is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine 1999
  • Specialization TrainingInonu University Faculty of Medicine 2004

Hospital Address :

S?tz Mahallesi, Medicana International Ankara, S?tz Cad Eski?ehir Yolu zeri, ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Noor Al Manaseer

, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Neurosurgeon • 14 years experience

English Arabic
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Dr. Noor Al Manaseer is a specialized Neurosurgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital - Al Ain.

Qualifications :

  • Dr. Noor completed his MBBS from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2004. He had his internship at Royal Medical Services, Jordan in 2004 2005 and as a Medical Doctor in the same hospital from 2005 until 2006.

Hospital Address :

NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 19 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is part of:

  • Istanbul Men's High Schoolers Association
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association European Association
  • of Neurosurgical Societes (EANS)
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Stereotactic, Functional, Pain and Epilepsy Surgery Teaching and Education Group, 2015

Qualifications :

  • 2005 - 2006 - Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy
  • 1999 - 2005 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas

, Turkey, Sivas

Neurosurgeon • 40 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sivas, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Sivas Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine / 1977
  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Neurology USA / 1981

Hospital Address :

K?z?l?rmak Mahallesi, Medicana Sivas, Merkez/Sivas Merkez/Sivas, Turkey

Dr. Selda Ozsahin

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 29 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Selda Ozsahin is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 9 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Camlica Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 1995
  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Neurology U.S. 2011

Hospital Address :

K?s?kl? Mahallesi, MEDICANA aml?ca Hospital, skdar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Muammer Yuksel

, Turkey, Ankara

Neurosurgeon • 29 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Muammer Yuksel is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 29 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Ankara.

Certifications :

  • Courses Done in - and Participated in
  • Microsurgery Course
  • Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
  • Percutan discectomy
  • Spinal intrumantation
  • Kifoplasty-vertebroplasty
  • Percutan intrumantation

Qualifications :

  • He graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 1984. He became a neurosurgery specialist in 1991.

Hospital Address :

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

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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