What does a neurosurgeon do?

A neurosurgeon is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord and spinal column, and peripheral nerves within all parts of the body.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Typical symptoms like Partial or complete paralysis, Muscle weakness, Partial or complete loss of sensation, Seizures, Difficulty reading and writing, Poor cognitive abilities, Unexplained pain, and Decreased alertness.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurosurgeon?

The tests include the Blood test, urine test, Imaging tests such as an x-ray or MRI, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) test, Biopsy, electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG).

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons treat people who have conditions that affect the nervous system. However, neurosurgeons operate surgically, whereas neurologists do not.

Can Neurosurgeon treat spine disease?

Yes, they treat many different diseases and conditions affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.

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Assoc Prof. Seow Wan Tew

Neurosurgeon

Senior Consultant
Fellowship , Fellowship , MBBS

22 years of overall experience

Works at Singapore General Hospital, Singapore

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About Assoc Prof. Seow Wan Tew

A/Prof Seow Wan Tew is Senior Consultant, Department of Neurosurgery at the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI), Singapore, and formerly Head of Department of Neurosurgery.
He is also a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), Singapore, and was formerly Head of the Neurosurgery Service at KKH.
A/Prof Seow is involved in the post-graduate training of neurosurgeons at the NNI and is a member of the Residency Advisory Committee for Neurosurgery Singapore and a member of the JCST Exit Examination Committee for Neurosurgery.
He is an Adjunct Associate Professor with the Duke-NUS Medical School.
The Conditions treated by the doctor are Hydrocephalus, Paediatric Neurosurgery, and Spasticity.
His area of interest is in Paediatric Neurosurgery.
He is also on the teaching faculties of Pediatric Neurosurgery Courses in Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa.

Special Interest

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Skilled At

Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Stereotactic Radio Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Schwannomas
Craniotomy Surgery
Deep Brain Stimulation

Cranioplasty
Brain Haemorrhage Treatment
CyberKnife Treatment
Acoustic Neuroma
Stroke Treatment
Deep Brain Stimulation (non-rechargeable)

Location

Singapore General Hospital, Singapore Singapore, Singapore

Fellowship, 1994, Singapore Medical Council

Fellowship, 1991, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

MBBS, 1982,

SingHealth Residency Outstanding Faculty Award Academic Year 2014/2015 Certificate of Outstanding Service, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 2014 National Day Award 2013, Long Service Medal National Neuroscience Institute, Long Service Award 2013 SingHealth Quality Service Award (SHQSA) (Star Award) (April 2011 – March 2012) SHQSA (Gold Award) (April 2010 - March 2011) SHQSA (Silver Award) (April 2009 - March 2010) KKH Service From The Heart (SFTH) Award Jan-Jun 2012 KKH SFTH Award Jan-Jun 2011 KKH SFTH Award FY09 Q4 KKH SFTH Award FY08 Q4 NHG Service Champion Award Jun/Jul 2002