Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. K Raja Shekar?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. K Raja Shekar for Neurological dysfunction, Neurological Problems. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. K Raja Shekar's education qualification?

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Dr. K Raja Shekar has the following qualifications - MCh - Neuro Surgery, MBBS, MS - General Surgery.

Question 3

What does Dr. K Raja Shekar specialises in ?

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Dr. K Raja Shekar specialises as Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon (Neuro), Neurologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. K Raja Shekar have?

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Dr. K Raja Shekar has an overall experience of 20 years. View where has Dr. K Raja Shekar practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. K Raja Shekar?

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Dr. K Raja Shekar is a Neurosurgeon,Spine Surgeon (Neuro) and Neurologist and has an experience of 20 years in these fields. He completed MCh - Neuro Surgery from Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad in 2015,MBBS from Osmania Medical College; Hyderabad in 2006 and MS - General Surgery from Osmania Medical College; Hyderabad in 2011. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Neurological dysfunction and Neurological Problems etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a neurosurgeon?

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A neurosurgeon is a doctor with a specialization in diagnosis and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nerve-related diseases.

Question 7

Can a neurosurgeon operate a brain tumour?

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Yes, a neurosurgeon can operate and remove brain tumours by a procedure called as craniotomy.

Question 8

Does a neurosurgeon only perform surgery?

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Neurosurgeons are trained to perform complex surgeries, but when possible, they try to treat the condition with medicines alone. When medicines fail to give relief, neurosurgeons opt for a surgery to provide relief.

Question 9

For which diseases can one see a neurosurgeon?

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One can see a neurosurgeon if you have any symptoms like birth-defects, trauma to brain or spine due to some shock or accident, brain tumours, vascular disorders, infections in the brain or spine, stroke, or degenerative diseases of the spine like multiple sclerosis.

Question 10

Can a neurologist treat birth defects in nervous system?

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No, a neurologist cannot treat birth-defects in the nervous system, but a neurosurgeon can operate on such defects present since birth in the brain and spinal cord in infants and children.