Question 1

Where does Dr. Tharun Krishna B S practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Tharun Krishna B S practices at Apollo Adlux Hospital - Angamaly.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Tharun Krishna B S?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Tharun Krishna B S for Foot Drop, Laminectomy, Carotid Body Tumour Embolization. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Tharun Krishna B S's education qualification?

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Dr. Tharun Krishna B S has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, Diploma in Orthopaedics, MCh - Neuro Surgery, Diploma (Orthopedics).

Question 4

What does Dr. Tharun Krishna B S specialises in ?

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Dr. Tharun Krishna B S specialises as Neurosurgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Tharun Krishna B S have?

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Dr. Tharun Krishna B S has an overall experience of 33 years. View where has Dr. Tharun Krishna B S practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Tharun Krishna B S?

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Dr. Tharun Krishna B S is a Neurosurgeon in Ernakulam, with 33 years of experience. Dr. Krishna practises at Apollo Adlux Hospital. Dr. Krishna completed MCh - Neuro Surgery from University Of calicut, Diploma in Orthopaedics from University of kerala, MBBS from Government Medical College, Alappuzha and MS - General Surgery from University of kerala. Areas of focus include Brain Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization, Skull Treatment, Laminectomy, Spinal and Cerebral Tumor Embolization, Brain Aneurysm Coiling and Foot Drop.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a neurosurgeon?

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A neurosurgeon is a medical professional who deals with the diagnosis, surgical as well as non-surgical treatment, and management of disorders that affect the central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (other nerves).

Question 8

Can a neurosurgeon operate a brain tumour?

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A neurosurgeon is qualified to operate a brain tumour. A neurosurgeon removes all of the tumour or a part of it, if it can damage the vital tissues in the brain. For tumours that cannot be removed, a biopsy is done by taking a small piece of the tumour to determine the type of cells in it. These might be treated using chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Question 9

Does a neurosurgeon only perform surgery?

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A neurosurgeon does more than perform brain surgery. Before performing surgery, a neurosurgeon usually tries to use non-surgical treatments too. Besides, if there is a need for surgery, minimally invasive techniques are opted for whenever possible.

Question 10

For which diseases can one see a neurosurgeon?

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Neurosurgeons can treat individuals with the following diseases:
Birth defects
Brain and spinal tumours
Bleeding in the brain
Peripheral nerve problems like sciatica
Injuries to the head, neck, or spine
Spinal problems, such as osteoarthritis and herniated disc
Surgeries for tumour removal, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.
Epilepsy or seizures
Conditions such as Parkinson's disease
Chronic pain

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