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. Kaushik Sil, Neurosurgeon in Kolkata, India - Appointment

Q: What is Appointment Schedule Of Dr. Kaushik Sil?

Monday: From:- 01:00 PM To:- 03:00 PM, Wednesday: From:- 01:00 PM To:- 03:00 PM, Friday: From:- 01:00 PM To:- 03:00 PM,

About Dr. Kaushik Sil

Dr. Kaushik Sil is a Neurosurgeon, based in Kolkata having 15+ years of experience.
His expertise lies in Endoscopic & Micro neurosurgery, Lumbar Disc Surgery, Spinal Fixation Operations, Brain Tumor Surgery, Emergency Neurosurgery, Epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, Dementias, Cerebrovascular diseases, Stroke, Migraine, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Neuroinfections, etc.
Dr. Sil completed his MBBS from Calcutta Medical College, followed by MS in General Surgery from Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack. Later, he did DNB in Neurosurgery from the National Board of Examinations and did his super specialization in Pediatric Neurosurgery from the reputed Necker Children Hospital, Paris.
Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Neurological Disorders.
He is a member of the International Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery, Neurological Society of India, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, USA, Indian Medical Association, etc.

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