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. Gopalakrishnan C V, Neurosurgeon in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Gopalakrishnan C V

Dr. Gopalakrishnan C V is a skilled Neurosurgeon with an overall experience of 23+ years.
He specializes in treating various neurological conditions like hydrocephalus, spina bifida, brain cysts, brain and spinal cord tumors, aneurysms, intracerebral hematomas, strokes, arteriovenous malformations (AVM), and carotid artery stenosis.
He is well-versed in pediatric neurosurgery and has successfully treated children with congenital anomalies of the brain and spine.
After completing his MBBS degree, he pursued an MS in General Surgery from the Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum. Later, he specialized in Neurosurgery by completing his MCh in Neurosurgery from SCTIMST, Trivandrum.
He also holds a Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery from the British Columbia Children’s Hospital in Canada and a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery from Switzerland.
He is a life member of the Neurological Society of India, AO Spine Switzerland, the Indian Medical Association, the Indian Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery, and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, USA.

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