What does a neurologist do?

A neurologist diagnosis, treats and deals with the management of injuries, diseases, and disorders of the nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Memory problems or confusion, Problems in speaking, changes in personality, or confusion are all symptoms that could be caused by disorders or problems in the brain, spine, and nerves.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurologist?

Neurological examination assesses motor and sensory skills, hearing, speech, vision, coordination, and balance. It may also test mental status, mood, and behavior using tools such as a tuning fork, flashlight, reflex hammer, and a tool for examining the eye.

What is the difference between Neurologist and neurosurgeon?

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

Are neurological procedures painful?

They are but the pain is relieved by medications and certain procedures.

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About Dr. Dong-Won Yang

Dr. Dong-Won Yang is a distinguished Neurologist based in Seoul, South Korea with 30+ years in the field.
He completed his graduation from the College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea in 1990 and later obtained his M.S. degree from the same university in 1995.
To achieve a thorough knowledge of the domain, he also pursued her M.D. and Ph.D. from The Catholic University of Korea in 2004.
He specializes in vascular dementia & Alzheimer's dementia, epilepsy, paralysis, Syncope, Multiple sclerosis, Peripheral neuropathy, muscular weakness, low back pain, Stroke (cerebral infarction), etc.
Dr. Yang has published articles in many national and international journals and has a keen interest in teaching as well.

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Deep Brain Stimulation Parkinson's Disease Carotid Endarterectomy Cerebral Angioplasty Cerebral or Brain Aneurysm Treatment Endovascular Coiling Surgical Clipping Brain Tumor Surgery Pineal Region Tumors Treatment Gliomas Treatment Meningioma Schwannomas