What does a neurologist do?

A neurologist diagnosis, treats and deals with the management of injuries, diseases, and disorders of the nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Memory problems or confusion, Problems in speaking, changes in personality, or confusion are all symptoms that could be caused by disorders or problems in the brain, spine, and nerves.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurologist?

Neurological examination assesses motor and sensory skills, hearing, speech, vision, coordination, and balance. It may also test mental status, mood, and behavior using tools such as a tuning fork, flashlight, reflex hammer, and a tool for examining the eye.

What is the difference between Neurologist and neurosurgeon?

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons treat people who have conditions that affect the nervous system. However, neurosurgeons operate surgically, whereas neurologists do not.

Are neurological procedures painful?

They are but the pain is relieved by medications and certain procedures.

Prof. Dr. Cornelius Weiller, Neurologist in Freiburg, Germany - Appointment

About Prof. Dr. Cornelius Weiller

Prof. Dr. Cornelius Weiller is a respected Neurologist with over 21+ years of experience.
He has won several awards and recognitions for his work in the field including Founding Director of Neuroimage Nord; Director of the Lurija Institute, Konstanz; Senior Honorary Fellow, UCL, London, UK; Young investigators awards of ICBF society, etc.
His academic career started with Habilitation in 1993, graduation in 1987, ECFMG in 1984, and lastly Study of human medicine in Gent, Erlangen, and Aachen between 1976-1983.
He also has a Postdoc degree at the MRC Cyclotron Unit, Hammersmith Hospital, London in 1990.
He has worked as a Professor of Neurology (C4) and head of the Department of Neurology in Hamburg as well as Jena
Dr. Hofmann has special interests in stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Tremors, Dystonia, Huntington's disease, Epilepsy, Meningitis, Multiple sclerosis, Trigeminal neuralgia, Dementia, Migraine, Brain tumors, etc.
He has published various national and international paper publications.

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