The Speciality in Neurosciences at Aster PMF Hospital is a leading speciality dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders related to the nervous system. Our department houses a team of highly skilled neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroscientists, and allied healthcare professionals who are committed to providing comprehensive and specialized care for patients with neurological conditions.
Our Doctors
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
What does a neuro surgeon do?
Neurosurgeons are responsible for the surgical treatment of nervous system emergencies, such as brain haemorrhage and spinal cord trauma. They perform surgeries on patients requiring immediate medical attention at Aster PMF in Kollam.
What questions should you ask a neuro surgeon?
Neurosurgeons can be questioned about their expertise and experience, pretreatment care, second opinions, medications, side effects, surgical risks, recovery expectations, treatment plan, and post-treatment lifestyle.
What are the most common types of conditions that neuro surgeons treat?
Brain cancer, benign tumours, CSF leaks, congenital brain deformities, Chiari malformations, blood clots, and craniotomy are the most common types of illnesses that neurosurgeons treat at Aster PMF in Kollam.
When should I consider seeing a neuro surgeon?
A neurosurgeon should be consulted if the patient experiences chronic headaches, blurred vision, seizures, and memory loss. Prolonged numbness, persistent weakness, dizziness, and strokes require medical intervention.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a neuro surgeon?
Collect all medical records, drug prescriptions, insurance documents, diagnostic test reports and list of symptom histories before visiting a neurosurgeon. List all the questions you have about the illness so you can have an informative consultation. Also, you can take a family member along for emotional support.
How does a neuro surgeon decide on a treatment plan?
Neurosurgeons prioritise conservative treatment above surgical intervention. Numerous factors are considered, such as the severity of the illness, symptoms, abnormalities in medical reports, health conditions, financial constraints, and patient preferences.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by neuro surgeons?
Recent technical advancements involve image-guided surgery (IGS), nanoneuroscience for ion level and homeostatic dynamics monitoring, high-precision robot-assisted surgery, and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT).
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a neuro surgeon?
Basic documentation to be carried on a visit to a neurosurgeon is medical records and clinical history, insurance documentation, prior medications, doctor's referrals, and diagnostic tests. All this information helps the neurosurgeon diagnose the patient.
How do neuro surgeons decide if surgery is necessary?
Neurosurgeons often opt for a non-invasive approach to reduce risks in surgical treatment plans. If pain is unbearable or if the condition is deteriorating, the neurosurgeon may necessitate a surgical operation.
What is the role of a neuro surgeon in a patient's treatment journey?
A neurosurgeon plays a pivotal role from diagnosis to treatment, operation, and post-op recovery. A neurosurgeon provides specialised care. Collaborating with other doctors to address the patient’s pain, the illness’ psychological impact, and rehabilitation are all parts of comprehensive treatment.
