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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MBBS , MCh , DNB , MRCS , Fellowship , Fellowship , FRCS

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About Dr. Paraneetharan M

Dr. Paraneetharan M is a renowned Neurosurgeon with over 27 years of experience.
His areas of expertise are treating hydrocephalus, brain aneurysms, brain arteriovenous fistula, carotid-cavernous fistula, petrosal sinus, and brain tumours.
Dr. Paraneetharan completed MBBS in 1997 and MCh (Neurosurgery) in 2007 from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
He completed DNB in 2015 from National Board of Examination, New Delhi, and MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK.
Dr. Paraneetharan obtained fellowships from Fujita University, Japan, in cerebrovascular surgery and from the European Board of Neurosurgery.
He also pursued FRCS in surgical neurology at the Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom.
Dr. Paraneetharan has attended numerous conferences as a presenter.
He is a fellow of the European Board of Neurosurgery (France) and a member of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh), the Neurological Society of India, and other reputed organisations.