Where does Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan practice?

Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan practices at Gleneagles Hospital, Penang

What is the specialty of Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan?

Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan specialty is Neurologist

What is the experience of Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan?

Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan is Neurologist with 18 years of experience.

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. Sathindren Santhirathelagan, Neurologist in Penang, Malaysia - Appointment

About Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan

As a Neurologist in Penang, Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan has over 18 years of experience.
He specializes in managing stroke and other neurological diseases.
Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan has several publications, journals, and articles to his name.
He has completed an MBBS (1993) from Mangalore University, Karnataka, India.
He has obtained MRCP (2001) from the UK.
He has a Fellowship (Neurology) from Kementrian Kesehatan Malaysia.
He has a Fellowship from Western General Stroke and Neurology Centre, Edinburgh, UK.
Dr Sathindren is well versed in various medical and neurological investigations and procedures including Nerve Conduction Study, Electromyography, Evoked Potentials, Lumbar Puncture, Thrombolytic Therapy and Rehabilitative Care.
Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan is well-versed in English, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia, Tamil and Hokkien.

Hospital

Gleneagles Hospital, Penang

Location

Penang, Malaysia

Special Interest

Neurology and Internal Medicine.

List Of Treatments

Carotid Endarterectomy
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral or Brain Aneurysm Treatment
Endovascular Coiling
Surgical Clipping
Microvascular Decompression MVD
Percutaneous Balloon Compression (PBC)
Stereotactic Radio Surgery
Percutaneous Steriotactic Treatment - PSR
Radiofrequency Rhizotomy - Neurotomy
Paediatric Aneurysm
Neurosurgery
Acoustic Neuroma
Stroke Treatment
Sacral Neuromodulation
NeuroRehabilitation

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Work Experience of Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan

Head of Department, Penang Hospital

Consultant, Loh Guan Lye Specialist Centre, Penang

MBBS, Mangalore University, Karnataka, India

MRCP, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK

Fellowship, Kementrian Kesehatan Malaysia

Fellowship, Western General Stroke and Neurology Centre, Edinburgh, UK

Stroke
Dengue
Chikungunya

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