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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39 years of overall experience

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About Prof. Dr. Med. Jurgen Kiwit

Prof. Dr. Med. Jürgen Kiwit is a neurosurgeon with 35+ years of experience.
His areas of expertise include Kyphoplasty, Vertebroplasty, endoscopic intervertebral disc surgery, Neuronavigation for spinal and cranial surgery.
He is a member of AANS (American Association of Neurological Surgeons), WFNS (World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies) and Mayo Alumni German Speaking League.
Dr. Kiwit completed his graduation followed by post-graduation.
He did his training in neurosurgery from prestigious hospitals in Germany.
He has many publications under his name in both national and international journals.

Special Interest

Vertebroplasty, Endoscopic intervertebral disc surgery, Neuronavigation for spinal and cranial surgery

Location

Meoclinic Hospital, Berlin Berlin, Germany

Education & Training
Work Experience

Fellowship, 1991, Mayo-Clinic, USA

Graduation

Consultant, MEOCLINIC International Private Clinic, Berlin
Senior Resident, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf Medical School, Düsseldorf
Consultant, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf
Chief, Helios Hospital, Berlin