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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About Dr. Ravi S Krishnapillai

With +30 years of expertise, Dr. Ravi S Krishnapillai is a notable Malaysian Neurosurgeon.
He excels at Gamma knife radiosurgery, Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) surgery, Brain aneurysm surgery, Brain tumour surgery, Epilepsy surgery, Functional neurosurgery, Minimally invasive neurosurgery, Pediatric neurosurgery, Placement of intracranial drainage systems, Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections.
He is a member of the Malaysian Medical Council and the Neurosurgical Association Malaysia.
Dr. Ravi S Krishnapillai has completed an MBBS (1989) from the University of Malaya, Malaysia.
He has obtained FRCS (1993) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.
Dr. Ravi S Krishnapillai is well-versed in Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil and English.

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