Question 1

Where does Dr. Amitav Rath practice?

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Dr. Amitav Rath practices at Utkal Hospital - Chandrasekharpur.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Amitav Rath?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Amitav Rath for Stroke, Epilepsy, Movement Disorder. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Amitav Rath's education qualification?

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Dr. Amitav Rath has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB - Neurology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Amitav Rath specialises in ?

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Dr. Amitav Rath specialises as Neurologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Amitav Rath have?

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Dr. Amitav Rath has an overall experience of 19 years. View where has Dr. Amitav Rath practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Amitav Rath?

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Amitav Rath has a brilliant academic and professional career and has been working in the field of Neurology for more than 15 years as a renowned Senior Neurologist with various multi-specialty hospitals. He has been awarded the young scientist award in 2009 by American Academy of Neurology at Seattle.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a neurologist?

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A neurologist is a doctor who is an expert in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of problems that affect the nervous system. They treat disorders, illnesses, and injuries of both the central (the brain and the spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system.

Question 8

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

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Though a neurologist and neurosurgeon diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system, a neurologist cannot perform surgery. Hence, if a patient requires surgical treatment for a neurological condition such as tumours or carpal tunnel syndrome, then a neurologist would refer the patient to a neurosurgeon.

Question 9

What kind of illnesses do neurologists treat?

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Some illnesses that the neurologist treats are:
Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease
Epilepsy
Headaches
Back pain
Brain tumour
Multiple sclerosis
Injury or infection that affects the brain or spinal cord
Peripheral neuropathy (a condition that affects your nerves)
Pinched nerves
Stroke
Tremors

Question 10

When should one visit a neurologist?

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You should visit a neurologist if you have:
Headaches
Numbness or tingling sensation
Chronic pain
Loss of bladder or bowel function
Excessive weakness
Difficulty in walking
Jerky movements
Tremors
Confusion
Problems with memory
Difficulty in sleeping
Changes in vision
Seizures

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