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. Srinivas Botla

A renowned Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon and Pain Management Specialist in his acclaimed region
Some of the services offered by him are CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair, Pituitary Disorders, Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (IPD), Movement Disorder, Spinal Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, Brain Tumor Surgery, Pain Management Counseling and Pediatric Neurosurgery
Lesioning procedures like pallidotomy for dystonia, capsulotomy for OCD.
Experienced in spinal cord stimulation procedures, Stereotactic biopsy and Neuronavigation assisted tumor removal.
Expertise in Management of patients with spasticity using Baclofen Pump & Radiofrequency thermocoagulation procedures for pain.
Actively involved in the DBS for treatment resistant depression for the first case in Asia
Member of Neurological Society of India, Indian Society of Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society