What does a neurologist do?

A neurologist diagnosis, treats and deals with the management of injuries, diseases, and disorders of the nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Memory problems or confusion, Problems in speaking, changes in personality, or confusion are all symptoms that could be caused by disorders or problems in the brain, spine, and nerves.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurologist?

Neurological examination assesses motor and sensory skills, hearing, speech, vision, coordination, and balance. It may also test mental status, mood, and behavior using tools such as a tuning fork, flashlight, reflex hammer, and a tool for examining the eye.

What is the difference between Neurologist and neurosurgeon?

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

Are neurological procedures painful?

They are but the pain is relieved by medications and certain procedures.

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About Dr. Namita Kaul

Dr. Namita Kaul, MBBS, MD, DNB Neurology is a neurologist with a special interest in Epilepsy, headache, Behaviour, and cognitive neurology.
She has done her training at esteemed VIMHANS hospital.
In addition to this, she has done her fellowship in epilepsy at the All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi.
She has actively participated in various workshops and seminars on Epilepsy, Stroke, and demyelinating disorders.
She has worked in various reputed hospitals like Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, AIIMS, and Artemis Gurgaon.
Her areas of specialization include Epilepsy, Stroke, Headache, dementia, Neuroinfections, Stroke, Demyelinating disorders, Nerve and muscle disorders.
She is one of the core members of the Acute Stroke unit at Vimhans Primamed Hospital.

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Neurology Neurosciences

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Stereotactic Radio Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Schwannomas
Craniotomy Surgery
Deep Brain Stimulation

Cranioplasty
Brain Haemorrhage Treatment
CyberKnife Treatment
Acoustic Neuroma
Stroke Treatment
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Education & Training
Work Experience

Fellowship, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi

DNB, Vidya Sagar Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (VIMHANS) PrimaMed Hospital

MD, Government Medical College, Jammu

MBBS, Government Medical College, Jammu

Senior Consultant, Vidya Sagar Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (VIMHANS) PrimaMed Hospital, Delhi
Senior Resident, ESIC Hospital, Gurgaon
Senior Resident, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi
Registrar, Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon