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 Gee Teak Sheng

Dr Gee Teak Sheng is a Neurosurgeon with more than 11 years of expertise.
Services provided by the doctor includes Brain tumors, Neurotrauma (brain and spine injuries), Neck and back pain, Spine tumors, Nerve tumors, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Cerebrovascular, Stroke and intracranial bleeds, Hydrocephalus, and Pituitary tumors.
Prof Dato Jafri Malim Abdullah guided him through his Master of Surgery (Neurosurgery) course at Universiti Sains Malaysia in June 2007. This facility has been approved by the World Federation of Neurosurgery (WFNS).
Dr. Gee's experience treating patients with brain injuries earned him a spot as one of the authors of Malaysia's first head injury CPG (Clinical Practice Guideline), which was published in 2015.
Dr. Gee has a number of papers under his belt and had been invited to speak at a number of local and international conferences.
Dr Gee Teak Sheng is fluent in English, Malay, Mandarin, Hokkien, and Cantonese.