What does a neurologist do?

A neurologist diagnosis, treats and deals with the management of injuries, diseases, and disorders of the nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Memory problems or confusion, Problems in speaking, changes in personality, or confusion are all symptoms that could be caused by disorders or problems in the brain, spine, and nerves.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurologist?

Neurological examination assesses motor and sensory skills, hearing, speech, vision, coordination, and balance. It may also test mental status, mood, and behavior using tools such as a tuning fork, flashlight, reflex hammer, and a tool for examining the eye.

What is the difference between Neurologist and neurosurgeon?

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons treat people who have conditions that affect the nervous system. However, neurosurgeons operate surgically, whereas neurologists do not.

Are neurological procedures painful?

They are but the pain is relieved by medications and certain procedures.

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MBBS , MS , MCh

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16 years of overall experience

Works at Yatharth Super Specialty Hospital, Greater Noida

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About Dr. Puneet Rana

Dr. Puneet Rana is a neurologist and neurosurgeon having more than 14 years of expertise.
Services provided by him includes operating intramedullary in the brain stem and in the conus medullaris, minimally invasive spine surgery, open surgery, etc.
He completed his MBBS from MAMC, Delhi, 2003.
He pursued MS (General surgery) from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 2008.
He also did M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) from NIMHANS, Bengaluru, 2012.
He holds membership of various organizations.
Dr. Puneet Rana is fluent in English, and Hindi.

Medical Problems

For which Dr. Puneet Rana can be consulted

Meniere's Disease
Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
Movement Disorders
Tremor
Vascular Diseases of Brain and Spinal Cord

Location

Yatharth Super Specialty Hospital, Greater Noida Noida, India

MBBS, 2003, MAMC, Delhi

MS, 2008, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

MCh, 2012, NIMHANS, Bengaluru

Inventor of MISS PARTIAL THORACOLUMBAR CORPECTOMY, a game changer concept in the thoracolumbar fractures, and the most skilled surgery of the spine. Membership/Fellowship: MCI, NSI, BANGALORE NEUROLOGICAL SOCIETY, CHHATTISGARH ASSOCIATION OF NEUROSCIENTISTS, HARYANA MEDICAL COUNCIL, DELHI MEDICAL COUNCIL, IMA