Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Mohan V Sumedha Maturu?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Mohan V Sumedha Maturu for Sciatica Pain Treatment, Foot Drop, Epilepsy Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Mohan V Sumedha Maturu's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Mohan V Sumedha Maturu has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Neurology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Mohan V Sumedha Maturu specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Mohan V Sumedha Maturu specialises as Neurologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Mohan V Sumedha Maturu have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Mohan V Sumedha Maturu has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. Mohan V Sumedha Maturu practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Mohan V Sumedha Maturu?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Mohan V Sumedha Maturu completed MD Medicine from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and later pursued DM in Neurology from Kasturba Medical College, Trivandrum which is a tertiary care referral institute for all Neurological ailments in India. During training in MD and DM, he was one the few students, who were fortunate to get trained under Eminent professors specialized in every sub-specialization of Neurology. He has received several gold and silver medals during my MBBS and MD training. He has had several publications in journals of national importance, received paper awards at many national and international conferences. He is currently working as consultant in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh. areas of expertise include - 1. Neuro- critical care 2. Refractory seizures 3. Neuro-cognitive disorders 4. Neuro-immunological disorders 5. Vascular Neurology - Stroke 6. Parkinson's disease and other Movement disorders 7. Sleep Neurology. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a neurologist?

Accepted Answer

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 7

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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 9

When should one visit a neurologist?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Who do neurologists work with?

Accepted Answer

Neurologists usually work with neurosurgeons, whereby they plan surgeries if required for the improvement in the condition of a patient. A neurologist may also teach and conduct research to contribute to the scientific knowledge in neurology.