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.

Dr. Raymond Tan Yen Leong, Neurologist in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Appointment

About Dr. Raymond Tan Yen Leong

Dr. Ng Wai Keong has +15 years of experience as a Neurologist.
He handles several services like Electroencephalography (EEG), Nerve Conduction Study, Electromyography, Botox injection, Visual evoked potential, brainstem auditory evoked response, Somatosensory evoked potentials interpretation, Lumbar puncture, Transcranial Doppler scan and Polysomnography.
He is a member of the Malaysian Medical Council, the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences and the Epilepsy Council and the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences.
Dr. Ng Wai Keong has completed an MD (2002) from the National University of Malaysia, Malaysia.
He has obtained MRCP (2008) from the Royal College of Physicians, UK.
He did M.Sc (2009) from the University College of London, UK.
He has a Fellowship (Neurology, 2016) from the Ministry of Health Malaysia, Malaysia.
Dr. Ng Wai Keong is well-versed in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien and English.