What does a neurosurgeon do?

A neurosurgeon is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord and spinal column, and peripheral nerves within all parts of the body.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Typical symptoms like Partial or complete paralysis, Muscle weakness, Partial or complete loss of sensation, Seizures, Difficulty reading and writing, Poor cognitive abilities, Unexplained pain, and Decreased alertness.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurosurgeon?

The tests include the Blood test, urine test, Imaging tests such as an x-ray or MRI, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) test, Biopsy, electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG).

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons treat people who have conditions that affect the nervous system. However, neurosurgeons operate surgically, whereas neurologists do not.

Can Neurosurgeon treat spine disease?

Yes, they treat many different diseases and conditions affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.

Dr. Chanshik Shim, Neurosurgeon in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Chanshik Shim

Dr. Chanshik Shim is an eminent and an experienced Neurosurgeon with +25 years of experience with a special focus on minimally-invasive spinal surgeries and techniques.
Dr. Shim is professionally affiliated to the, International North American Spine Society International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery, the AO Spine Royal College of Surgeon (US), the International Musculoskeletal Laser Society, the Korean Neurosurgical Society, the Korean Society of Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery and the Korean Musculoskeletal Laser Society among a few others.
He completed his medical studies with an MD in 1987 from Kyung-Hee University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, followed by attending the M.A Graduate School, Korea in 1994 and a Ph.D in 2004.
Dr. Shim is also certified by various boards, such as the, Korean Medical Association, 1987, the Korean Board of Neurological Surgery, 1996 and the American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicine and Surgery, 2002.
He is an expert at diagnosing and surgically treating advanced disorders of the nervous system. This inlcudes congenital anomalies, trauma, tremors, infections of the brain/stroke and the spine.
Dr. Shim has been conferred many awards and honours, some of which are international too.
He has attended +30 lectures at various scientific conferences and CME conferences including the UAE. During 2000-10, he trained 39 Korean and international spine fellows.
He has many published articles to his name and has also authored books and book chapters.

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