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.

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About Prof. Dr. med. Oliver Heese

Prof. Dr. med. Oliver Heese is a neurologist with 21+ years of experience.
His clinical interest includes neuro-oncology, awake brain surgeries, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, spinal tumours and vascular neurosurgery.
He is a member of Medical Profession Associations, German Association for Neurosurgery (DGNC), German Cancer Association, German Association for subcranial surgery (DGSB), Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO), German Society of Skull Base Surgery (DGSB) and Hamburg Cancer Society (HKG).
After completing MBBS from Medical University of Lübeck, he did post-graduation.
He did specialty training from a prestigious hospital in Germany.
He has many publications under his name in both national and international journals.