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Neurosurgeons diagnose and treat brain and spine issues like birth defects, tumors, stroke, etc.

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Dr. Devaraj a/l Pancharatnam

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

21+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor

  • Dr. Devaraj a/l Pancharatnam is a leading and well-known Neurosurgeon who specializes in Spine Surgery.
  • He has been practicing for the past 18 years and has gained proficient skills and knowledge in his field.
  • His special interests are Brain tumor, Stroke, Vascular Malformation, Radiosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Radiosurgery, Neurorehabilitation, etc.
  • He did MBBS in 2002 and Masters in Surgery in 2010 from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. After that, he received FRCS in Neurosurgery from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, FRCS in Neurosurgery, and Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery from Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Prof. Dr. John Tharakan. K.J

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

50+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor

  • Prof. Dr. John Tharakan. K.J is one of the leading and reputed Neurologists.
  • He has 47 years of rich experience in his field.
  • He did his MBBS from the University of Kerala in 1974, MD in Internal Medicine in 1978, DM in Neurology from AIIMS, New Delhi  in 1982, FAAN from American Academy of Neurology in 1988, and FRCP from Royal College of Physicians, Ireland, in 2002.
  • He treats every patient with utmost care. That's why many patients recommend him. 
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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