Dr. Kishorekumar V Shetty is a Neurologist. View more details about the doctor on Practo.
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Who is a neurologist?
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A neurologist is a medical expert who treats conditions related to the central and peripheral nervous system, spinal cord and the brain.
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What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?
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Both neurologists and neurologists are trained to diagnose diseases of the nervous system which includes the brain and the spine. However, neurologists do not perform surgery, they can treat with medicines and refer to neurosurgeons.
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What kind of illnesses do neurologists treat?
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Neurologisists commonly treat disorders such as headaches, epilepsy, tremors, sleep disorders, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease to name a few.