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. Yot Navalitloha, Neurosurgeon in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Dr. Yot Navalitloha

Dr. Yot Navalitloha is a well-known Neurosurgeon, who specializes in Spine Surgery in Bangkok, Thailand.
He holds 29 years of experience in his field.
His areas of specialization are Brain Tumors, Neurovascular Surgery, and Spine Surgery.
After completing his M.D., Faculty of Medicine (Honors) from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, in 1993, he did a Diploma of The Thai Board of Neurosurgery in 1996.
He also gained a Fellowship in Neurovascular and Spine Surgery from Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, in 1997 and a Fellowship in Neuro-Oncology from Northwestern University, USA, in 2005.
He did Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Physiology/Neuroscience from Northwestern University, USA, in 2005.
He did training of Shaped Beam Radiosurgery from Los Angeles California, USA, in 2007 and Endoscopic Spinal Surgery from Bordeaux, France, in 2009.

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