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. Shrikant Sharma

Dr. Shrikant Sharma is a Neurosurgeon having more than 12 years of expertise.
He provides Services like Neurovascular Surgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery, Epilepsy Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery for brain aneurysms, etc.
He completed MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and M Ch. Neuro Surgery.
He has more than 5,000 neurosurgical procedures to his credit.
He is trained in Minimally invasive Spine surgery and Brain tumor navigation technology, which ensures 100% surgical accuracy and safe patient outcome.
Dr. Shrikant holds AO Spine, Neurosurgical Society of India, NSSI, MCI, and DMC membership.
Dr. Shrikant Sharma is fluent in English and Hindi.

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Minimal Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery Skull Base Surgery Neurovascular Surgery Paediatric Neurosurgery Epilepsy Surgery Cerebrovascular Surgery of brain aneurysms Acute Stroke interventions procedure Intracerebral hemorrhages Neuro Oncology: Brain & Spinal tumors Trigeminal Neuralgia Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s disease Spine, Epilepsy & Stereotaxic surgery.