Question 1

Where does Dr. SS. Dhandapani practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. SS. Dhandapani practices at Minimally Invasive Brain & Spine Surgery Clinic - Sector-12.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. SS. Dhandapani?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. SS. Dhandapani for Endoscopic Neuro Surgery, Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, Minimal access Spine surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. SS. Dhandapani's education qualification?

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Dr. SS. Dhandapani has the following qualifications - MBBS, MCh - Neuro Surgery, Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Neurosurgery Fellow (Cornell, USA).

Question 4

What does Dr. SS. Dhandapani specialises in ?

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Dr. SS. Dhandapani specialises as Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon (Ortho), Spine And Pain Specialist, Spine Surgeon (Neuro).

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. SS. Dhandapani have?

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Dr. SS. Dhandapani has an overall experience of 26 years. View where has Dr. SS. Dhandapani practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. SS. Dhandapani?

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Dr. Dhandapani SS is Additional Professor of Neurosurgery in Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, an Institute of National Importance in India. He is specialized in Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Brain & Spine Surgery, encompassing Pituitary, Skull Base, Cerebrovascular, Degenerative Spine, Spinal Tumors and Trauma. He has around 120 peer reviewed publications and 10 best paper awards to his credit.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a neurosurgeon?

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A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of different conditions of the nervous system and the brain. A neurosurgeon treat conditions such as injury, infection, inflammation of the brain and all other problems associated with the brain, spinal cord and the nervous system, either by surgery or by medicines.

Question 8

Can a neurosurgeon operate a brain tumour?

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A neurosurgeon has training in surgery of the brain and other organs in the nervous systems. A neurosurgeon can therefore, operate on a brain tumour and remove it either partially or completely,  depending upon the area of the brain it is affecting.

Question 9

Does a neurosurgeon only perform surgery?

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No, a neurosurgeon performs many roles apart from performing surgeries. A neurosurgeon also deals with rehabilitation of the patients who have undergone neurosurgery. The emergency department can also consult a neurosurgeon in case of a patient with a neurological complication.

Question 10

For which diseases can one see a neurosurgeon?

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You can see a neurosurgeon in case of the following conditions: bleeding in the brain, paralysis, problems affecting the spine, cancer or tumours of the brain, seizures, severe pain, Parkinson's disease, injuries of the spine or other nerves, and multiple sclerosis.

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