What is a Neurosurgeon?
A neurosurgeon is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of Neurology of the central and peripheral nervous system including congenital anomalies, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, or degenerative diseases of the spine. The education and training to become a neurosurgeon is rigorous and extensive and includes the completion of:
- Four years of pre-medical education at a college or university
- Four years of medical school resulting in an M.D. or D.O. degree
- One year internship in general surgery
- Five to seven years in a neurosurgery residency program
- Some neurosurgeons complete a fellowship after residency to specialize in a particular area
- Continuing education — annual meetings, conferences, scientific journals, research — to keep up with advances made in the complex field of neurosurgery
Equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. The department is run by a team of highly qualified neurologists, neuro-surgeons & expert technical assistants who work together in multidisciplinary collaboration to provide the best possible care to the patients.
Principal Services: Neurology
- General Neurology
- Cognitive Neurology
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neuroimmunology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Pain Treatment
- Movement Disorder
- Spine Services
- Seizure Disorders
- Skull base tumors
Principal Procedures: Neurosurgery
- Laminectomy
- Head Injuries and Spine Injuries
- Spinal Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Brain Tumor
- Shunt Surgery (Treatment of Hydrocephalous)
- Drainage of Brain Abscesses and Cysts
- Vascular Malformation
