Question 1

How to contact the doctors?

Accepted Answer

Please submit your inquiry on the website. Upon review of the details, a case manager from our team is assigned. The case manager will assist you with opinion, cost, travel, stay, and appointment with the doctor.

Question 2

How do we prepare the list of doctors?

Accepted Answer

The doctors we list are highly sought after by patients.

We consider experience, designation, patient feedback, hospital reputation and our own experience of working with them amongst many factors in creating the list.

Question 3

What conditions do neurosurgeons treat?

Accepted Answer

Neurosurgeons diagnose and surgically treat disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, including:

Congenital Anomalies
Trauma
Tumors
Infections of the brain or spine
Stroke
Vascular Disorders
Degenerative diseases of the spine

Question 4

What kind of surgeries do Neurosurgeons perform?

Accepted Answer

Some of the commonly performed Neurosurgeries include the following:

Anterior cervical discectomy to treat herniated discs in the neck
Epilepsy neurosurgery to manage seizures
Chiari decompression to treat Arnold-Chiari malformation
Craniotomy to treat brain strokes
Lumbar puncture to determine if the patient has any signs of conditions related to the central nervous system

Additional neurosurgery procedures may include a ventriculostomy, microdiscectomy, spinal fusion, laminectomy and ventriculoperitoneal shunt.

Question 5

Who are the specialists in the Neurology and Neurosurgery department?

Accepted Answer

The different specialists in the Neurology department may include the following:

Neurosurgeons provide surgical treatments to treat nervous system disorders affecting the spine, brain, hands, legs, arms, and face.
Neurologists treat disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, such as cerebrovascular disease (stroke), multiple sclerosis, headaches, Parkinson's disease, etc.
Neurointerventional Surgeons use minimally invasive procedures and image-based technologies to diagnose and treat head, neck, and spine diseases.
Pediatric Neurosurgeons deal with the disorders in infants and children.

Many times, one doctor has more than one specialty. You can consult with that specialist, depending on your condition.

Question 6

How do neurosurgeons monitor and manage potential complications during neurosurgery?

Accepted Answer

Top neurosurgeons use various techniques to manage and monitor complications during neurosurgery, such as physical examination, diagnostic tests, Electromyography (EMG), Intracranial pressure monitoring (ICP, and Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM).

Question 7

What medical reports are required before meeting a Neurologist or a Neurosurgeon?

Accepted Answer

Actual reports may vary from case to case, but carrying the above reports, if you have, would be helpful when meeting the brain specialist:

Imaging reports (CT/MRIs), peripheral nerve testing (EMG), or brain wave testing (EEG)
Record of medical tests, results, and reports related to the condition.
List all medications and dosages, including supplements, you are taking.

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Dr. Jason Raj Johnson

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