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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About Dr. Balamurugan M

Dr. Balamurugan M is a neurosurgeon with 20+ years of experience.
Some of the services provided by him are Brain Aneurysm Treatment, Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization, CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery, Carotid Body Tumour Embolization, Brain Aneurysm Treatment and Foot Drop.
He has authored various papers and articles which are published in several journals.
He is a member of Neurological Society of India, Indian Medical Association and American Academy of Neurological Surgeons.
He has completed MBBS from Madras University, Chennai and DNB from DNB board.

Special Interest

Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization, CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery, Carotid Body Tumour Embolization, Brain Aneurysm Treatment, Foot Drop

Skilled At

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

Deep Brain Stimulation
Cranioplasty
Brain Haemorrhage Treatment
CyberKnife Treatment

Location

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai Chennai, India

Education & Training

DNB, 1998, DNB Board, New Delhi

MBBS, 1993, Madras University, Chennai

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I used to have painful headaches initially, which got worse over time. I had a microsurgery at Apollo Hospital, India under Dr. M. Balamurugan. The headache was gone, and within a week, all the other symptoms had also disappeared. Thank you so much!

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