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Dr Safal S Shetty - Neurologist

DR SAFAL S SHETTY

MBBS | DM (Neurology)
Neurologist
  • Fees: INR 700
  • Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr. Safal S Shetty is one of the best Neurologist in Goa and has an experience of 8 years in this field. Dr. Safal S Shetty practices at Manipal Hospital - Goa in Dona Paula, Goa.

Hospital Associations

Manipal Hospitals Goa

Services/Interest

  • Stroke Management
  • Headache Management
  • Neuroinfection Diseases
  • Autoimmune
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Pediatric Neurology

Experience

Dr. Safal S Shetty is one of the best Neurologist in Dona Paula, North Goa and has an experience of 8 years in this field.

Awards and Recognitions

Presented a poster titled "Six Sigma Model in Stroke Interventional programme at NIMHANS" at Delhi course of Neurointervention held by SNIF in March 2019. Mukku SSR,Safal SS et al, "Neurosyphilis Presenting as Rapidly progressive psychosis and dementia - a forgotten entity". Asian Journal of Psychiatry(2019). Nishtha Yadav, Shetty Safal S et al, "Neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease- a rare etiology for rapidly progressive dementia". Alzheimers Disease and associated disorders(2019). Chandra S R , Safal Shetty et al, " The tale of the storyteller and the painter : The paradoxes in Nature. " Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine(2017). Safal S Shetty, Mustare Veerendra Kumar et al ."Rate of recovery between arterial and venous stroke with hemiplegia- a close long follow up of 84 patients. "(unpublished). Safal S Shetty, Mustare Veerendra Kumar et al. "Does all Pyramidal tract lesion follow proximal to distal recovery? A hypothesis driven case series of unusual recovery in cerebral venous thrombosis "(unpublished).

Education

Dr. Safal Shetty has completed MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 2013 and DM - Neurology from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in 2019.

I Speak

English, Kannada, Hindi, Tulu, Telugu,Tamil

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Manipal Hospital Goa Timing

Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What is a neurologist?

Neurology is the branch of medicine that focuses on study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. A neurologist is a physician who specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system which is made of two parts: the central and peripheral nervous system. It includes the brain and spinal cord.

Before neurologists can practice, they must:

  • Graduate from medical school
  • Complete an internship
  • Receive 3 years of training in a Neurology residency program.

What are the diseases treated by the neurologists?

  • Stroke and Neurological trauma
  • Tumors of the nervous system
  • Infections of the nervous system
  • Multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases
  • Epilepsy and Headaches
  • Peripheral nerve disease
  • Neuromuscular diseases
  • Dementia
  • Movement and Sleep disorders

When should you go and see a neurologist?

A person should go and see a neurologist if he is suffering from:

  • Severe headaches and chronic pain.
  • Dizziness, numbness or tingling.
  • Chronic weakness.
  • Problems with movement and vision problems.
  • Seizures
  • Difficulty in thinking and sleep problems.

What tests are done by a neurologist?

Tests performed by neurologists are Neurological Diagnostic Tests, Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) Test, Carotid Duplex (Carotid Ultrasound), Cerebral Angiography (Also Called Vertebral Angiogram or Carotid Angiogram), Computed Tomography (CT or CAT scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), Intrathecal Contrast Enhanced CAT Scan, Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)/Magnetic Resonance Venogram (MRV), Myelogram, Nerve Conduction Study, Oculoplethysmography (OPG), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan, Selective Nerve Root Block, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Scan, and Somatosensory Evoked Response (SSER) Test.

What is the difference between neurologist and psychiatrist?

Neurological practice relies on the field of neuroscience, the scientific study of the nervous system while psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders. A neurologist is a physician specializing in the treatment of exogenous (organic) disorders that are caused by organic brain damage, and psychiatrist is a physician that treats endogenous disorders that are not attributable to any external or environmental factor. They are due to biological, physiological, genetic mental reactions, states, and development, which is caused by the internal constitutional disorder.

How to prepare for your first appointment with a neurologist?

Write down the symptoms and other health information, including medications, previous illnesses, allergies, and your family's history of the disease. Make a list of your questions. Have the previous test results sent in advance, or take them with you. Don't be hesitant to ask questions if you're confused about something. Make sure you understand the diagnosis and treatment and any further steps that have been suggested you need to take.