The Neuroscience department at Kamineni Hospital is equipped with modern developments in medicine
and equipment to provide high-quality treatment for patients. Our neurology experts and neurosurgeons handle rare to common disorders skillfully with both medical and surgical procedures.
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system in human beings. Which plays a crucial role in everything that humans do. It involves understanding the biological basis of everything from learning, speaking, behaviour, and perception to cognitive functions. Medical specialists who specialize in Neuroscience are experts at understanding various diseases associated with the nervous system. There are mainly two subspecialties that explore neurology-related diseases in detail Neurology and Neurosurgery.
Every year nearly 7.7million new cases are registered in neurological disorders. Depending on the condition neurological disorders need to be treated effectively for leading a healthy life. We at Kamineni Hospitals treat you with the best of our neurologists’ knowledge and skills.
People suffering from neurological diseases demand special care and expertise. Treating neurological disorders needs to be done with the most experienced and skilled specialists. Neurosurgeons at Kamineni Hospital are proud to offer comprehensive surgical care to patients. We combine personalized care for patients with cutting-edge technology and skills.
Neurology is a medical speciality that deals with disorders of the nervous system, which include the brain, blood vessels, muscles, and nerves. Some neurological problems or conditions are present from birth (congenital), and some are hereditary (genetic). While others are caused due to injury or illness, such as a head injury or stroke, or cancer of the brain or spine.
Medical specialists in neurology are known, as neurologists. Neurologists access, diagnose and treat the nervous system. Neurologists deal with the physical conditions that are caused by disorders and injuries to the brain. One of the best neurology hospitals, Kamineni Hospital provides world-class treatment for patients with neurology disorders
SYMPTOMS
The human nervous system is the most complex and highly specialized network. Even small damage to the nervous system could lead to a severe problem. Though some of the symptoms may depend on environmental factors you should care to look out for any long-term or severe symptoms.
If you are suffering from neurological disorders you may experience the below symptoms very frequently. Pay a visit to the best neurology hospital to treat disorders at the right time.
- Coordination problems
- Muscle weakness
- A change in sensation
- Confusion
- Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
- Epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Migraines
Neurosurgery specialists at kamineni hospitals perform complex surgeries on the spine and brain using advanced technology developments in medicine and equipment. Neurosurgeons first recommend patients go with nonsurgical and conservative care. If the patient is still not relieved of the pain then neurosurgeons recommend surgery.
Common Procedures Neurosurgeons Perform
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Irrespective of age everyone may have experienced some sort of neck pain at some point in their life. If your pain is not going with regular treatments or a damaged herniated disc is the reason behind it then you should consult a neurosurgeon.
In such cases, anterior cervical discectomy is your solution. In this process, the neurosurgeon removes the herniated disc from the spinal cord or nerve root pressure. This process relieves you from neck and spinal cord pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling.
Epilepsy Neurosurgery
Epilepsy Neurosurgery is performed when patients are suffering from seizures and medications are not working for them. In this procedure, neurosurgeons remove an area of the brain where seizures occur. Seizures are generally treated with medications. This type of surgery is only performed on patients when at least one or more medications fail to treat seizures.
Craniotomy
The number of people suffering from brain stroke or brain injury is increasing significantly each year. Modern technological development in medicine and surgical equipment has made it possible for doctors to treat the most challenging neurological disorders.
A craniotomy is one of the challenging surgical operations where a bone flap has been temporarily removed from the skull to access the brain. This type of surgery is performed to treat tumors, blood clots and remove foreign bodies.
Other common procedures neurosurgeons perform
- Chiari Decompression
- Laminectomy
- Lumbar Puncture
- Spinal Fusion
- Microdiscectomy
- Ventriculostomy
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
TREATMENTS OF NEUROSURGERY
Neurosurgery specialists at kamineni Hospitals offer several kinds of surgeries and procedures based on patients’ nervous systems.
Types of brain surgery include:
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- Blood clot removal
- Aneurysm repair
- Tumor removal
- Brain bleed (hemorrhage) stoppage
- Trauma repair
- Shunt insertion
Types of peripheral nerve surgery include:
- Carpal tunnel release
- Ulnar nerve release
- Vagus nerve stimulation
Types of spine surgery include:
- Stereotactic spine radiosurgery
- Diskectomy
- Laminectomy
- Spinal fusion
- Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
- Spine stabilization and reconstruction
Pediatric Neurosurgery specialists deal with diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. Compared to adults, children’s bodies are smaller and less robust, so they are more challenging and need expert care in treating disorders.
Pediatric Neurosurgery specialists at Kamineni Hospitals possess a deep knowledge of neurosurgery and paediatrics. Our seasoned pediatric neurosurgeons are skilled in treating traumatic head injuries and correcting birth defects and severe forms of epilepsy.
Some of the common disorders our pediatric neurosurgeon specialists handle
- Congenital defects
- Epilepsy
- Spinal defects
- Nerve trauma
- Stroke
- Brain tumours
- Neurofibromatosis
- Hospice and palliative medicine
- Neuromuscular medicine
- Sleep disorders
- Vascular neurology
- Intellectual disabilities
The neuro-oncology department deals with the treatment of malignant or cancerous tumors of the brain, spinal cord, and skull. Also, it deals with the tumors that affect the other parts of the nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Seasoned neurosurgery specialists at kamineni hospitals use the latest and innovative technologies to deliver effective treatment for life-threatening tumors.
Common disorders that our Neuro-oncology specialists deal with
- Acoustic neuromas
- Astrocytomas
- Choroid plexus tumours
- Craniopharyngiomas
- Glioblastomas
- Ependymomas
- Low-grade gliomas
- Meningiomas
- Neoplastic meningitis
- Neurologic complications of cancer
Functional Neurosurgery specialists treat patients with chronic neurological disorders that make it harder for patients to have a quality life experience. Neurosurgeons at kamineni hospitals are experienced in restoring or maintaining good neurological function.
- Movement disorders such as essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia
- Chronic pain such as chronic back pain, complex regional pain syndrome, trigeminal neuralgia, trigeminal neuropathic pain, diabetic neuropathy, cancer-associated pain
- Spasticity disorders such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord or nerve injury
- Psychiatric disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and treatment-resistant depression
A medical specialist who specialized in the Neurovascular surgery department deals with the treatment of vascular malformations in the nervous system, including the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. Neurovascular surgery specialists at Kamineni Hospitals provide high-quality treatment by using traditional or minimally-invasive technology equipment to address a wide range of neuro disorders.
- Aneurysms
- Arteriovenous malformations
- Cavernous malformations
- Stroke
This medical speciality of neurosurgery deals with the treatment of brain and spine injuries or neurotraumas caused by accidents falls, collisions, or blunt force. A traumatic experience may have a permanent effect on patients if not treated right. Our neurosurgery specialists take great care in providing the best treatment, so the patients can experience life to the fullest. Based on the severity of the trauma our surgeons may provide long-term rehabilitation for patients.
Some of the common neurotraumas patients experience
Head Trauma
Spine Trauma
Spinal Surgery
Spinal surgeons are completely different from orthopaedic spine surgeons. Neurosurgeons who specialized in spinal surgery perform surgeries inside the lining of the spinal canal. They treat neurology disorders like spinal cord tumours, syringomyelia, and Chiari malformation.
Head Trauma
- Concussion
- Mild TBI
- Moderate TBI
- Severe TBI (typically involves a coma)
- Penetrating brain injury (such as a gunshot, stab wound)
- Depressed skull fracture
Spine Trauma
- Spinal cord injury
- Craniocervical spine injury
- Cervical spine injury
- Thoracic spine injury
- Lumbosacral spine injury
- Atlanto-occipital dissociation
Spinal Surgery
Spinal surgeons are completely different from orthopaedic spine surgeons. Neurosurgeons who specialized in spinal surgery perform surgeries inside the lining of the spinal canal. They treat neurology disorders like spinal cord tumours, syringomyelia, and Chiari malformation.
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At Kamineni Hospitals, we strive to offer healthcare excellence through concerted efforts by an esteemed panel of medical experts who consistently strive to enhance as many lives as possible.
- DR. KAMLESH M CHOWDA
- MBBS, MD
- Consultant Neurologist
About Me
DR. KAMLESH M CHOWDA
Qualifications: MBBS, MD
Occupation: Consultant Neurologist
- Dr. V. Naveen Kumar
- MBBS, MD, DNB, (DM-Neurology)
- Sr. Consultant Neurologist
About Me
Dr. V. Naveen Kumar
Qualifications: MBBS, MD, DNB, (DM-Neurology)
Occupation: Sr. Consultant Neurologist
About: Dr. Naveen is a Senior Consulting Neurologist at Kamineni Hospital LB nagar, with 15+ years of experience. He has to his credit, multiple presentations in national and international conferences and has been awarded the Best Resident Award for 2008 at Nizams Institute. He has performed IV Thrombolysis for more than 100 brain stroke patients and high volume plasmapheresis for more than 60 patients. He has a special interest in stroke thrombolysis, Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy Surgeries and Neurocritical Care.
Expertise: He Has Performed IV Thrombolysis For More Than 100 Brain Stroke Patients And High Volume Plasmapheresis For More Than 60 Patients. He Has A Special Interest In Stroke Thrombolysis, Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy Surgeries And Neurocritical Care.
Years Of Experience: Worked As Senior Resident In The Dept Of Neurology Worked As Consultant Neurologist In Aware Global Hospital Working As Consultant Neurologist In Kamineni Hospitals.
Publication & Certifications: He Has To His Credit, Multiple Presentations In National And International Conferences And Has Been Awarded The Best Resident Award For 2008 At Nizams Institute.
- DR M. LAKSHMI LAVANYA
- MBBS, MD ( General Medicine), DM ( Neurology) Gold Medalist
- Consultant Neurologist
About Me
DR M. LAKSHMI LAVANYA
Qualifications: MBBS, MD ( General Medicine), DM ( Neurology) Gold Medalist
Occupation: Consultant Neurologist
About: Working As Consultant Consultant Neurologist In Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad. Worked As Consultant And Assistant Professor In Neurology In Dr. PSIMS & RF, Near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
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