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 Prof. Dr. med. Dag Moskopp

Prof. Dr. med. Dag Moskopp is a skilled Neurosurgeon with over 31+ years of experience in the field.
He is a member of the German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC), Berlin Society for Psychiatry and Neurology (BGPN), and also the monitoring commission examination committee.
In 1989, he studied medicine and became a specialist in neurosurgery with the European examination EANS.
Dr. Moskopp further specialized at university centers in Erlangen, Magdeburg, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London
He has exceptional understanding and training in treating in Cerebral aneurysms & AVMs, Acoustics, Spine (tumor, degeneration, trauma) all procedures, all approaches, Interdisciplinary team for complex diseases (eg. phaeochromocytoma-paraganglioma syndrome), etc.
Along with giving orations in esteemed seminars, he has authored books and articles in national and international journals.

Special Interest

Cancer and other micro neurosurgery Special expertise in pituitary surgery (Cushing, acromegaly, prolactinoma, Nelson Tumor, Chiasma syndrome, hormonal insufficiency) Cerebral aneurysms and AVMs Acoustics Spine (tumor, degeneration, trauma) all procedures, all approaches Brain, skull base trauma Intensive care management