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. Tan Wei Chean

Dr. Tan Wei Chean is a skilled and knowledgeable Neurosurgeon having 19 years of tremendous experience.
After completing his MBBS, he did MD in 2002 from China Medical University, Taiwan, Specialization in General Surgery in 2006 and Neurosurgery in 2008 from Department of Health Taiwan, Taiwan, Specialization in Neurospine in 2008 from Taiwan Neurospinal Society, Taiwan, Specialization in Pain Management in 2011 from Chinese Association for the Study of Pain, Taiwan, Specialization in Neurological Critical Care in 2011 from Taiwan Neurological and Neurosurgical Society, Taiwan.
He has a membership of Congress of Neurosurgeons, United States.
He has an excellent patient record.