Best Neurology Doctors in India

Neurology is the stream of medicine, which focuses on the study of the nervous system. Any illness, injury or disorder that concerns the nervous system (including spinal cord, brain, and nerves) requires a neurologist. Neurology doctors in India have to graduate from an authorised medical college (MBBS), then complete a post-graduation (MD in Neurology)  and gain three years training in neurology (DM) & further they can get a Fellowship in Neurology or any related speciality and get registered to practice in India.

1.    How do I know who is the right doctor for me? Is the doctor board certified? In what field? – “How do I study a doctor’s profile”?

The following things should be considered for selecting the best neurology doctor in India:

•    Is the neurologist certified by a medical association? India comprises of several recognized and authoritative boards for different medical specialties that help in analyzing the skillset of these doctors.

•    What are the educational qualifications of the neurology doctor? It is mandatory in India for students to complete their graduation from a medical college, then complete MD (2 Years), DM (3 Years), and further gain super speciality in any particular technology or for treating any condition, in order to practice as a neurologist in India.

•    Can the neurology doctor provide treatment for all types of neurological disorders? A patient should select their doctor based on their requirements. A neurologist is concerned with the medical treatment of the nervous system. Patients can receive non-invasive treatment for their condition, or gain second opinion if they have been suggested to undergo surgery from a neurologist.

•    How much experience does neurology doctor have? With experience, a doctor, become more and more familiar with his/her field, that helps him/her in identifying the defect merely with symptoms. Patients can use Medmonks to compare profiles of different doctors to select an experience professional for their treatment.

Medmonks has only listed accredited hospitals and doctors on its website that makes it easier for patients to search for the best neurology treatment facilitator in India.

2.    What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

Both a neurologist and a neurosurgeon are concerned with the treatment of neurological disorders. However, a neurologist specializes in providing non-surgical treatment and consultation to patients suffering from disorders like stroke, epilepsy, spinal cord injuries, brain tumor, sleep disorders, peripheral nervous disorder etc.

A neurosurgeon performs all neurological surgical procedures required for diagnosis and treatment of patients who have suffered a brain, spine or nerve injury. The resident program of a neurosurgeon can often stretch between 5 to 7 years as they are trained about of neurosurgery (spine, pediatric, trauma, tumor, and cerebrovascular) and because of the complexity of techniques involved in performing an operation on the nervous system.

3.    What are the special interests/procedures that some of these doctors are performing?

Mechanical Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment) – is a new revolutionary procedure that helps in opening blocked blood vessels in the brain.

Tumor Embolization – is performed by surgical resection of the spine or brain tumor for stopping the supply of blood to the tumor. It can be used for treating head, neck and spine tumors.

Carotid Artery Stenting – Carotid arteries are responsible for taking the blood from heart through the neck to the brain. Development of cholesterol plaques in these arteries can cause stenosis. However, not all cases of stenosis require surgery. Using stents to open these arteries can help in preventing open surgery. This procedure requires just one day of hospital stay.

4.    On selecting the neurology doctor in India, how do we book the appointments? Can I video consult with her before arriving?

As a medical tourism company, we come across several cases, where a patient feels skeptic about the authenticity of our company, or feel the need to contact their doctors because of overwhelming concerns that dawn their mind.

Empathizing with these concerns the company arranges a video call consultation between the patient and the neurologist, so they get a little reassurance about traveling to a foreign land.

5.    What happens during a typical doctor consult?

A typical consultation between a neurology doctor and the patient consist of a basic conversation about the origin, symptoms and aggressiveness of the disease, during which he/she may physically examine the patient.

Patients can expect the following questions to be asked from them by their neurologist during a consultation appointment:

The doctor will ask the patient about the history of the disorder or condition, asking questions like when it started, what caused it etc.

Next, the symptoms experienced because the disease will be discussed and analyzed.

Then the doctor might examine the patient body for any type of visible symptoms.

The patient is also questioned about all the drugs, therapies or procedures they have undergone for the treatment in the past.

The previous reports of the patient will be analyzed, based on which a doctor may suggest a few diagnostic tests.

A rough treatment plan will be made and next appointment will be scheduled.

6.    If I do not like the opinion given by the doctor, can I get a second opinion?

Medmonks encourages patients to get the second opinion on their condition. They also have an in-house team of doctors that provide detailed second opinions to patients online. The company will help patients receive second or more opinions from the top-rated neurologists in India who will help them select the best treatment with minimum risk factors.

7.    How do I stay in touch with my doctor after the surgery (follow-up care)

Post-surgery care is an essential part of recovery. and Medmonks doesn’t want its patient to ignore that and offers 2 fee video call sessions and 6-month message chat service between them and their surgeon after the surgery to receive follow-up care.

8.       What is the cost of different neurology procedures in India?

Neurology comprises of two specialists, neurologist who focuses on medical treatment and neurosurgeon who is concerned with the surgical treatment of neurological conditions.

The fees of a neurology doctor, which usually includes consultation charges and basic physical examination, can range between 30-40 $ per appointment based on their experience and can change depending on the disease and number of appointments used by the patient.

Here is the cost of treatment of some conditions that are managed by a Neurologist:

Cost of Cerebrovascular Disease Treatment in India – $9000

Cost of Demyelinating Disease Treatment in India – $1000

Cost of Multiple Sclerosis Treatment in India – $2000

To know the cost of more procedures contact Medmonks.

9.    Why should I travel to India for my neurology treatment?

•    World Class Infrastructure – India accounts for the finest and most advanced neurology hospitals in Asia, with high tech infrastructure and equipment.

•    Excellent Doctors – Indian neurologists and neurosurgeons are some of the most experienced doctors in the world, who have the required qualification and training to perform the most complex neurological procedures.

•    Cost – The cost of most neurology procedures in India is three to five times lower compared to the cost of treatment in countries like the USA.

10.    Why select Medmonks?

“Medmonks is a leading patient management company based in India, which is run by a team of doctors and healthcare geniuses that have a combined experience of over 100 years in the medical sector. We provide international patients with an open the door to kickstart their treatment without any hassle at an affordable price. We walk with our patients acting as their guide from the moment they land in India, supporting them throughout their treatment until they board the flight to their home country.      +

We also provide additional services which include:

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•    Visa Approvals and Flight Arrangement

•    Doctor appointment arrangement

•    Accommodation facilities for co-travelers

•    Free Translators – To help assist with the doctor appointments, consultations and basic needs during patient’s stay in India.

•    24*7 Support Care – To help patients with any form of medical or personal emergency.

•    Free Video Consultations (Before & After the treatment) – we offer extended post return services to patients providing 2 free video and six months of free chat consultations with their dentists in India after their treatment.

•    Online prescriptions and medicine delivery, if required. ”