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Dr. Sandor Ilniczky

, Hungary, Budapest

Neurologist • 29 years experience

English German Russian
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Dr. Sandor Ilniczky is a specialized Neurologist in Hungary. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Budapest, Hungary. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Dr. Rose Private Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1995 Semmelweis University of Medicine, General Medical Faculty Budapest, Hungary
  • 1999 Specialization in neurology, at Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
  • 2004 Specialization in neurosonological, at Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary

Hospital Address :

Budapest, Dr. Rose Private Hospital, Szchenyi Istvn tr, Hungary

Dr. Professor A Oguz Tanridag

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurologist • 49 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Professor A Oguz Tanridag is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 44 Years of experience and is associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Professor A Oguz Tanridag is part of:

  • Turkish Journal of Neurology Editor
  • Turkish Neurology Association
  • European Federation of Neurological Societies

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1975

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

Dr. Enric Caceres

, Spain, Barcelona

Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon • 30 years experience

Spanish English
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Dr. Enric Caceres is a specialized Sports Medicine Specialist in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Dexeus University Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Enric Caceres is part of:

  • Member of the Immediate Intervention Unit, MotoGP Medical Team
  • Member of Sociedad Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia (SECOT)
  • President of the Catalan Society of COT
  • Member of the National Commission of the Specialty
  • Member of the Medical Commission of Futbol Club Barcelona

Certifications :

  • Master in Strategic Management of Scientific Societies - ESADE Business & Law School

Qualifications :

  • Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Specialist, Autonomous University of Barcelona
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1972 - 1979

Hospital Address :

Hospital Universitari Dexeus - Grupo Quir

Medical Expertise of Dr. Enric Caceres

  • Dr. Enric Cáceres is a well-known Spanish orthopaedic surgeon and spinal specialist
  • His area of expertise include Orthopedic surgery, Spinal injuries (Spine trauma & Spinal tumor), Back injuries and Trauma medicine
  • Dr. Enric is a member of the MotoGP Medical Team's Immediate Response Unit and has a distinguished record for treating countless footballers with back injuries.
  • Dr. Enric Cáceres was named one of Spain's greatest trauma and orthopaedic surgeons by Forbes Magazine.
  • He is a member of prestigious scientific societies such as SECOT, EFORT, CSOSTM, NSC, and the Medical Commission of the Barcelona Football Club.
  • Dr. Enric speaks Spanish, Catalan, and English quite fluently

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Dr. Oliver Abadal Bartolome

, Spain, Barcelona

Neurosurgeon • 48 years experience

Spanish English
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Dr. Oliver Abadal Bartolome is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Centro Medico Teknon.

Association and Memberships Dr. Oliver Abadal Bartolome is part of:

  • Member of the optional body of Teknon Medical Center since its foundation.
  • Member of the board of directors of the Spanish Skull Base Society.
  • Member of the board of directors of the European Skull Base Society.

Certifications :

  • Additional training in stays abroad in:
  • Karolinska Hospital. Stockholm, Sweden
  • Montreal Neurological Institute. Montreal, Canada
  • Washington University. St. Louis. Missouri, USA
  • Northwestern University Medical Center. Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Qualifications :

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Barcelona with Outstanding (1976).
  • Degree in Neurosurgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid (1979).
  • MIR of Neurosurgery at the Hospital La Paz in Madrid (1977-1980).
  • PhD in Neurosurgery after completing residency at the National Neurosurgery Service in Madrid (1986).

Hospital Address :

Centro M

Medical Expertise of Dr. Oliver Abadal Bartolome

  • Dr. Oliver is a renowned expert of Neurology & Neurosurgery in Barcelona, Spain
  • Major types of treatments conducted by him are Spinal Cord Tumor, Intervertebral Disc Hernia, Brain Tumor, Brain Cyst, Hernia, Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, and Alzheimer's Disease
  • Also, he is quite efficient in neuro-oncological procedures and an expert in treating patients through cyberknife and gamma knife, and Novalis.
  • Dr. Oliver is the first pioneer in the implementation of the best robotic technology as a MI technique for improving patients with greater safety.
  • In his medical career, Dr. Oliver has conducted over 500 minimally invasive brain & spine procedures. Over 150 lumbar fusion and preservation procedures, and 40+ cervical spine procedures have been performed by him.
  • Dr. Oliver Abadal has received training in neurology and neurosurgery in the following countries: Sweden, Stockholm, Switzerland, and Canada.
  • Dr. Bartolomé Oliver Abadal has authored more than 150 scientific publications. He has also presented 350 papers at international medical conferences.
  • Dr. Oliver is an esteemed member of several scientific societies such as AOSPINE, FNF, ISPSS, CNS, SSN, SMISS, AAMISMS.
Dr. Askin Seker

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 24 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Askin Seker is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Askin Seker is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society
  • Nervous System Surgery Association
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society of Surgical Neuroanatomy Education and Training Group Member
  • Congress of Neurological Sciences (CNS)
  • The Movement Disorders Society
  • Turkish Neurology Association
  • Skull Base Surgery Society
  • International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society

Certifications :

  • Trainer Development Course - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine “Learning and Evaluation Course in Clinical Settings”, Istanbul
  • Trainer Development Course - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine "Basic Education Skills Course", Istanbul

Qualifications :

  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 1997
  • Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences, Microneurosurgery Doctorate, 2010
  • Marmara University, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Neurosurgery Specialist Training, 1997-2002

Hospital Address :

Bah

Dr. Vikas Gupta

, India, Delhi

Neurosurgeon • 32 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Vikas Gupta is a specialized Neurosurgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS General Surgery
  • MCh. Neurosurgery
  • FINR (Interventional Neuroradiology Institute of Neuroradiology, University Hospital, University of Zurich, Switzerland)
Dr. Ashish Gupta

, India, Delhi

Neurosurgeon • 24 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Ashish Gupta is one of the leading Spine & Neurosurgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 23 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ashish Gupta is part of:

  • Neurological Society of India (NSI)
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
  • World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
  • Chandigarh Neurosurgery Association

Certifications :

  • Fellow Barrows Neurological Institute, Phoenix, U.S.A,
  • American Association of Neurosurgeons
  • Fellow International Medical Sciences Academy.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MCh
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Rd, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ashish Gupta

  • Dr. Ashish Gupta’s areas of clinical competencies include Minimal Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery (Key Hole), Micro Neuro & Spine Surgery, Spine Instrumentation & Reconstruction, Neuro-Oncology, Neuro-Vascular Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Endoscopic Neurosurgery and 24/7 Neuro & Spine Trauma
  • Dr. Ashish Gupta is a Board Certified Neuro and Spine Surgeon who has been doing Minimal Invasive Neuro and Spine Surgeries with excellent outcomes for several years.
  • He has extensive neurosurgery experience and has been a pioneer in the treatment of brain and spine disorders
  • In 2012, Times Research Media named Dr. Gupta the Best Neuro Surgeon in Delhi, and he has been a visiting faculty member at several hospitals, teaching and demonstrating neuro and spine surgical procedures.
  • Dr. Gupta is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurosurgeons and a Fellow of the International Medical Sciences Academy. He is also a Fellow of the Barrows Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • He is a Diplomate of the National Board and a member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. He is an active member of NSI, ASSI, DNA, and Delhi Spine Society.
Dr. K Visvanathan

, India, Chennai

Neurosurgeon • 30 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr K Visvanathan is one of the leading Neurosurgeon in Chennai, India. The medical specialist holds over 29 years of experience and is associated with Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre .

Association and Memberships Dr. K Visvanathan is part of:

  • Neurological Society of India
  • UK Chapter of International League
  • Movement Disorders Society
  • Indian Medical Association

Certifications :

  • King's College Hospital, London, UK
  • Walton Centre for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Liverpool, UK

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • DNB
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. K Visvanathan

  • Medical expertise in Deep Brain Stimulation to treat Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, tremors, epilepsy, Intractable pain, and spasticity.
  • Specialises in Spinal Fusion, Disc Replacement (Cervical/Lumber), Kyphoplasty, Microdiscectomy, Brain Tumour Treatment, Laminectomy, and Craniotomy.
  • He has worked at Sri Ramachandra Medical Center Porur, Gleneagles Global Health City, MIOT hospital Chennai, and SRM Institute of Medical Sciences.
  • Dr. Visvanathan is a member of NSI, UK Chapter of IL, MDS, and IMA.
  • He specialises in Functional Neurosurgery and has an experience of 3 decades.
  • A registered member with the TN Medical Council from 1999.
  • Fellowship, King’s College Hospital London and Walton and Fellowship, Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, UK, DNB, and MBBS.
Dr. Timur Yildirim

, Turkey, Konya

Neurosurgeon • 14 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr Timur Yildirim is one of the most sought after Spine & Neurosurgeon in Konya, Turkey. The medical specialist holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Medicana Konya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine 2000
  • Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital 2011

Hospital Address :

Feritpa?a Mahallesi, Medicana Hospital in Konya, Grz Sokak, Seluklu/Konya, Turkey

Medical Expertise of Dr. Timur Yildirim

  • Dr. Timur’s expertise lies in Spine Surgery, Waist and Neck Hernia, Brain Tumor, Brain Hemorrhage, Pain Treatment, Brain Aneurysm, Awake Brain Tumor Surgery, Neurooncology, management of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system including congenital anomalies, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, etc.
  • Dr. Timur is a prestigious spine & neurosurgeon with expertise in Cervical Myelopathy, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Neurological Diseases
  • He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, EANS (The European Association of Neurosurgical Society).
  • He has 34 articles published in international journals, 18 in national journals, and over 100 papers presented at national and international conferences.
  • He is frequently invited to lecture about neurosurgery at scientific meetings, CDEs, and international conferences worldwide.
Dr. Muneshwar Manohar Suryawanshi

, India, Delhi

Neurologist • 7 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Muneshwar Manohar Suryawanshi is one of the most skillful Neurologist in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with Clear Medi Hospital, Karkardooma.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

ClearMedi Hospital Vasundhara, Sector 15, Vasundhara, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Muneshwar Manohar Suryawanshi

  • Degenerative disorders and issues associated with the nervous system including the spinal cord, brain, and nerves.
  • Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, Neuro Critical Care, Neuromuscular Medicine, Neuropsychiatry, Neuro-Ophthalmology, and Neuro Rehabilitation.
  • His past experience includes working with PGIMER , Chandigarh, Saroj Superspecialty Hospital, Delhi, and Lady Hardinge medical College, Delhi.
  • He is well qualified with an MBBS (2009), MD - General Medicine (2012), and DM - Neurology (2018).
  • The specialist has a decade of experience and is presently working with Clear Medi Hospital, Karkardooma, New Delhi, India.
Dr. Gomatam Raghavan Vijay Kumar

, India, Kolkata

Neurosurgeon • 37 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Gomatam Raghavan Vijay Kumar is one of the top Neurosurgeon in Kolkata, India. The medical specialist holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gomatam Raghavan Vijay Kumar is part of:

  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
  • Neurological Society of India (NSI)

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute, Dover Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Dr. Hrushikesh Mehata

, India, Pune

Neurosurgeon • 12 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Hrushikesh Mehata is one of the leading Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon in Pune, India. The medical practitioner holds over 9 years of experience and is associated with Ruby Hall Clinic.

Association and Memberships Dr. Hrushikesh Mehata is part of:

  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Bombay Orthopaedic Society

Qualifications :

  • DNB
  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Satish J Wagh

, India, Mumbai

Neurologist • 12 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Satish J Wagh is one of the most skillful Neurologist in Mumbai, India. The medical specialist holds over 6 years of experience and is associated with Seven Hills Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Satish J Wagh is part of:

  • Indian Academy of Neurology

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

SevenHills Hospital, Shivaji Nagar JJC, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Satish J Wagh

  • Medical expertise in stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular disorders and neuro-electrophysiology.
  • Dr. Satish Janardhan Wagh completed his MBBS in 2008, MD (Internal Medicine) in 2012, DM Neurology from JIPMER, Puducherry.
  • Presently associated as Consultant Neurologist in Sevenhills Hospital, Mumbai since February 2019.
  • Awarded numerous times in his academic period, also with American Academy of Neurology International Scholarship Award 2019 at Philadelphia, USA.
  • He also has many publications to his credit in national and international indexed journals.
  • He is committed to recent breakthroughs in the field of neurology and keeps up to speed on the latest health-care technologies.
Dr. Dinesh Sareen

, India, Delhi

Neurologist • 28 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Dinesh Sareen is one of the best Neurologist in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Venkateshwar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Dinesh Sareen is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Venkateshwar Hospital, Sector 18, Sector 18A, Dwarka, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Dinesh Sareen

  • Conditions treated by Dr. Sareen include Myelitis, Reye Syndrome,Epilepsy, Encephalitis, Brain Cancer, and Meningitis among others.
  • He also specialises in treatment of strokes and headaches.
  • Member of many prestigious associations like the Delhi Medical Association and Delhi Neurological Association.
  • Dr. Dinesh Sareen is an exceptional Neurologist practicing for over two decades.
  • He is responsible for establishment of Neuro -Electrophysiology Labs in many Diagnostic Centers and Hospitals in North West of Delhi, India.
  • He has presented papers at a number of conferences in India and even overseas.
  • He enjoys research and has a number of papers in prestigious national and international journals to his name.
Dr. Amitabha Ghosh

, India, Kolkata

Neurosurgeon • 18 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Amitabha Ghosh is one of the best Neurologist in Kolkata, India. The doctor holds over 28 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Amitabha Ghosh is part of:

  • World Federation of Neurology - Research Group on Aphasia and Cognitive Disorders
  • Asian Society against Dementia
  • Association of Neuroscientists of Eastern India
  • American Academy of Neurology
  • Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India

Certifications :

  • CCST (Neurology) - Medical Royal College (UK), 2001

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Canal Circular Road, Kadapara, Phool Bagan, Kadapara, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Amitabha Ghosh

  • Medical expertise in Neurological dysfunction, Peripheral Nerve, Neuromuscular Disorders, Spinal Disorders and Electroencephalogram (EEG) etc.
  • Member of organisations like WFN, ASAD, ARDSI, IAN Subsection CN, ANEI, AAN, and the RCP, UK.
  • MBBS, University of Calcutta in 1983, MD (Internal Medicine), MGRMU in 1993, and MRCP(UK), Royal Colleges of Physicians,(UK) in 1995.
  • Works at Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake, and Apollo Gleneagles Medical Centre in Gariahat, Kolkata with over 3 decades of experience.
  • Recipient of Awards as Silver Casket in Pathology and Microbiology, Best Audit Award in Northwest of England Ophthamology audit Meeting, UK, 2000.
  • Recipient of National Science Talent Search Scholarship, GOI.
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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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