Question 1

Where does Dr. Shashwat Kumar practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shashwat Kumar practices at Medipark Hospital  - Patliputra.

Question 2

What is Dr. Shashwat Kumar's rating?

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Dr. Shashwat Kumar has been recommended by 2 patients and has recieved stories from 2 patients. You can read detailed reviews of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Shashwat Kumar's education qualification?

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Dr. Shashwat Kumar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro Surgery.

Question 4

What does Dr. Shashwat Kumar specialises in ?

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Dr. Shashwat Kumar specialises as Neurologist, General Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Shashwat Kumar have?

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Dr. Shashwat Kumar has an overall experience of 6 years. View where has Dr. Shashwat Kumar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Shashwat Kumar?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shashwat Kumar is a Neurologist and General Surgeon in Patliputra, Patna and has an experience of 6 years in these fields. Dr. Shashwat Kumar practices at Medipark Hospital in Patliputra, Patna. He completed MBBS from Manipal University in 2009,MS - General Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013 and MCh - Neuro Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2016.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

What kind of illnesses do neurologists treat?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

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Dr. Shashwat Kumar

Dr. Shashwat Kumar

Neurologist

General Surgeon

6 Years Experience Overall (6 years as specialist)

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