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.

Dr. Amit Kapoor, Neurosurgeon in Mumbai, India - Appointment

About Dr. Amit Kapoor

Dr. Amit Kapoor is an upcoming Neurosurgeon in India with nearly 10+ years of experience.
He is a member of reputed organizations such as the Neurological Society of India, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Neurological Surgeons Society of India, Indian Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, and Delhi Neurological Association.
He was the winner of the first BMJ Award for the “Robotic Spine Surgery Team” of Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, in the category of “Surgical Team of The Year” (2014) and he also won the Best Poster Award for Indian International Conference on Emergency Medicine, Andhra Pradesh, India (2002).
His areas of expertise lie in Microsurgery and stereotactic surgery for brain and spine tumors, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Cerebro-Vascular Surgery, Minimal invasive spine surgery (MISS) including micro-discectomy for cervical and lumbar disc disease and artificial disc replacement, and cervical and lumbar canal stenosis, etc.
Dr. Kapoor has published papers in various journals and has presented papers in national and international conferences.