Neurosurgeons in Okhla & nearby areas in Delhi, 7 Results

Both the Neurologists and Neurosurgeons treat the patients with the disorders of the nervous system. However, Neurosurgeons perform surgery, whereas Neurologists do not.

Neurologists receive special training in DM (Neurology). While a Neurosurgeon completes MS (Master of Surgery) to specialize in Neurosurgery.

Initially, a person will meet a Neurologist, who will evaluate the symptoms and decide the further treatment plan. If the Neurologist discovers that the patient requires surgery, they will refer them to a Neurosurgeon.

A neurosurgeon is a surgeon who has done is MS in neurosurgery. He deals with all the operative surgery regarding the brain and peripheral nerves which are the most important part of the human body. 

You need visit a Neurosurgeon if the symptoms are neurological and nature and requires surgery. Your general physician will suggest for the neurosurgeon and after all the tests and reports done, neurosurgeon will start the procedure. 

It is necessary that you need a surgery if you are referred to the neurosurgeon. When you are referred by the physician because he believes that your disease will be cured with diagnosis by neurosurgeon. But a neurosurgeon will ask if you require a surgery or not. 

These surgical specialists have their expertise overlapping in the spinal surgery. Traditionally, Neurosurgeon deals with the spinal problem like treating nerves and discs while othopaedic surgeon deals with the bony surgery of the spine. 

Minimally invasive surgery, a patient experiences less pain and trauma due to very less disruption in the musculature. It gives minimum scares, faster recoveries, and shorter hospital stays. 

A neurosurgeon treats many neurodegenerative brain disorders.

Multiple Sclerosis

Brain tumors (cancerous or benign)

Dementia

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Parkinson’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease

 A neurological exam is when a doctor checks a patient's nervous system. They may do this by checking the patient's reflexes, muscle strength, balance, and coordination. They may also ask the patient to walk or touch their nose with closed eyes.