A Neurosurgeon is a specialist who focuses on the treatment and surgery of the nervous system and its surrounding structures. Neurosurgeons operate on the skull, scalp, brain, and spinal column. A neurosurgeon maintains the blood flow and oxygen in all parts of the brain, thus minimizing the damage and increasing the success rates and recovery.
Neurosurgeons in India are recognized nationally and internationally; these specialists are skilled in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of brain and spine disorders including brain tumors, hemifacial spasms, trigeminal neuralgia, neuro-vascular surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, radiosurgery, spine, pituitary surgery, epilepsy, spinal cord surgery, and movement disorders.
Top neurosurgeons of India practices Stereotactic Radiosurgery(gamma knife or cyberknife) along with Radiation Oncologists for tumor and AVM treatment.
They have begun to utilize endovascular image-guided procedures for the treatment of AVMs, aneurysms, carotid stenosis, strokes, and spinal malformations, and vasospasms. Techniques such as angioplasty, stenting, clot retrieval, embolization, and diagnostic angiography are now being utilized.
Qualifications of a Neurosurgeon in India are as follows:
MS - General Surgery
MCH - Neurosurgery
DNB/FRCS/MRCS from International Colleges and Hospitals
International Fellowship and Training Programs
Publications and Paper Presentations in Reputed Scientific and Medical Journals
Wide Clinical Experience