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. (Prof) Deepu Banerji, Neurosurgeon in Mumbai, India - Appointment

About Dr. (Prof) Deepu Banerji

Dr. Prof. Deepu Banerji is a top doctor for neurological surgery in Mumbai having 44+ years of experience as a Neurosurgeon.
He is a leading specialist for minimally invasive brain surgery in Mumbai and has conducted over 8,000 brain and spine surgeries to date.
His areas of expertise include neuro-oncology (brain and spine tumours), skull base and endoscopic neurosurgery, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, and paediatric neurosurgery.
Dr. Prof. Banerji completed his MBBS in 1980 and his MS in General Surgery in 1983, both at GSVM Medical College in Kanpur.
He earned his MCh in Neurosurgery from the University of Delhi in 1986.
Dr. Prof. Banerji has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Oration from the Neurological Society of India in 2017, the NSI Presidential Oration at the Silver Jubilee Annual Conference of IAN in Chennai in 2017, and the 1st Prof RS Dharkar Oration at the 18th Annual MP & CG Conference in Gwalior in 2019.
Dr. Prof. Banerji has contributed over 20 chapters and has 70+ publications in many national and international journals.
He is a renowned neurosurgeon in Mumbai and has served as the president of the Neurological Society of India, the Bombay Neuroscience Association and the Skull Base Surgery Society of India.
Dr. Prof. Banerji is also a member of the Association of Spinal Surgeons of India, an international member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Editorial Board of Surgical Neurology International.

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