Where does Dr. Selvapragasam T. practice?

Dr. Selvapragasam T. practices at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

What is the specialty of Dr. Selvapragasam T.?

Dr. Selvapragasam T. specialty is Neurosurgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Selvapragasam T.?

Dr. Selvapragasam T. is Neurosurgeon with 48 years of experience.

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. Selvapragasam T., Neurosurgeon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Appointment

About Dr. Selvapragasam T.

Dr. Selvapragasam T. is a leading Neurosurgeon with +48 years of experience in the field.
He is a professional member of the, Malaysian Medical Council, Preliminary Investigation Council, Medical Review Panel, Fitness to Practice Panel.
Dr. Selvapragasam T did his MBBS in 1973 from the Madras University and then purused two fellowships in 1982 at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
He is a specialist of cranio-spinal surgery, brain surgery for tumours, spinal surgery, intracranial haemorrhages and traumatic brain & spine surgery. He also treats other neurological conditions such as, cervical/lumbar spondylosis. nerve damage, head injuries, paralysis and spinal tumours/lesions.

Hospital

Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Special Interest

Cranio-Spinal Surgery Ablation Stereotactic therapy Spinal surgery Traumatic brain & spine surgery Neurosurgical disorders Cervical spondylosis Lumbar spondylosis Spinal tumours/ lesions

List Of Treatments

Brain Tumor Surgery
Skull Base Surgery
Kyphosis (Hunchback) Treatment
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Foraminotomy
Kyphoplasty
Laminoplasty
Laminotomy
Lumbar Laminectomy for Spine
Micro Discectomy
Minimally Invasive Anterior Cervical
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Nucleoplasty
Posterior Cervical Discectomy
Revision Spine Surgery
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal Laminectomy
Total Disc Replacement
Vertebroplasty
Multiple Sclerosis
Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Spine Surgery
Anterior Transoral Approach To Upper
Cervical Spine
Artificial Spine Lumbar Disc Replacement
Cervical Spine Surgery
Endoscopic Micro Discectomy MED
Micro Lumbar Discectomy Mld
PLIF Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Reconstruction Of Traumatic Cervical
Spine With Vascular Fibular Graft
Spinal Disc Replacement
Spinal Endoscopic Surgery
Stabilization Of Traumatic Spine
Spine Tumour Surgery
Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery
Scoliosis Spine Surgery
Spine Decompression Surgery
Surgery for Spina Bifida
Craniotomy Surgery
Comprehensive Myelopathy - Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Instrumentation
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Spondylitis
Slip Disc
Spinal Stenosis
Disc Herniation
Prolapsed Disc
Brain Haemorrhage Treatment
Stroke Treatment
1 Level Spinal Decompression+ Fixation
2 Level Spinal Decompression+ Fixation
3 Level Spinal Decompression+ Fixation
1 Level Spinal Decompression
2 Level Spinal Decompression
3 Level Spinal Decompression
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
TLIF surgery
Spine Detethering surgery
Cervical Spondylosis

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