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.

Prof. Dr. Peter Vajkoczy, Neurosurgeon in Berlin, Germany - Appointment

About Prof. Dr. Peter Vajkoczy

Prof. Dr. Peter Vajkoczy is one of the most well-known Neurosurgeons in Germany with over 25+ years of experience.
He has performed more than 4000 complex neurosurgeries and has special mastery in handling cases with awake craniotomy surgeries for eloquent lesions, stereotactic, functional neurosurgery, etc.
He has won several awards such as the Young Neurosurgeon Research Award from the World Federation of Neurosurgical Surgeons, the Research Award from the German Academy of Neurosurgery, and many more.
He graduated from the Medical Faculty at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in 1988 and did his Ph.D. thesis from the Institute for Surgical Research, the University of Munich in 1992.
He has also undergone Habilitation from the University of Heidelberg (Neurosurgery) in 2001.
He specializes in diagnostics and treatment of cerebrovascular disorders, brain tumors, skull base tumors, spine, and peripheral nervous system disorders.
Dr. Vajkoczy has a strong interest in the field of neurosurgery and has delivered and published many presentations in conferences and journals