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Dr Vikash Agarwal - Neurologist

DR VIKASH AGARWAL

MBBS ( GMC, Guwahati)MD General Medicine ( JJMC , Davangere, Karnataka)DM Neurology ( SRMC, Chennai)PDF Epilepsy ( SCTIMST, Trivandrum)
Neurologist
  • Fees: INR 1,000
  • Monday 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM, 1:45 PM - 6:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr Vikash Agarwal is one of the best Neurologists in Chennai with an experience of 10 years in Neurology.

Hospital Associations

Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai, Apollo Cancer Institutes, Apollo Speciality Hospitals O M R

Services/Interest

  • Stroke
  • Botox treatment Neurology
  • Epilepsy management
  • Video EEG monitoring

Experience

Dr Vikash Agarwal is a Consultant Neurologist and Epileptologist at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai-600035, India (July 2013 till present). Dr Vikash Agarwal is an Assistant Professor and Consultant in Neurology (30th May 2010 till April 2013) from Sri Ramachandra Medical Center, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India. Dr Vikash Agarwal is a Post Graduation– DM Neurology (April 2007 to April 2010 from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, India Clinical training: Management of acute neurological conditions like meningitis, encephalitis, strokes, status epilepticus, intracranial hemorrhages and acute demyelinating diseases. Dr Vikash Agarwal has done Evaluation and management of degenerative neurological diseases like dementia, motor neuron disease, inherited ataxias, neuropathies and leukodystrophies. Dr Vikash Agarwal has done Rotations in speciality clinics like epilepsy, movement disorders and neuromuscular diseases. Weekly seminars and case presentations at the neurology group meetings. Dr Vikash Agarwal has done Diagnostic Electrophysiology including EEG done on a routine basis. Dr Vikash Agarwal has received Postdoctoral fellowship in Epilepsy (January 2012 to December 2012) from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, Kerala, India Internal Medicine Post-graduation- MD General Medicine (September 2003 to September 2006) from JJM Medical College (under RGUHS), Davangere, Bengaluru, India Clinical training: Clinical examination of an adult medical patient. Management of acute emergencies like systemic infections, sepsis, cardiac emergencies and respiratory failure. Dr Vikash Agarwal has done Ward procedures like intravenous cannulations, lumbar puncture, pleural and peritoneal tapping. Dr Vikash Agarwal has experience in the medical and cardiac critical care unit for a total duration of 9 months.

Professional Memberships

Dr Vikash Agarwal is a Life member of the Indian Academy of Neurology (LM- 873). Dr Vikash Agarwal is a member of American Academy Neurology(AAN).Dr Vikash Agarwal is a Member of Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA). Dr Vikash Agarwal is a member of Indian Stoke Association ( ISA). Dr Vikash Agarwal is an ISKON devotee and member. Dr Vikash Agarwal is registered with the Medical Council of India State Boards of Assam, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states.

Education

MBBS ( GMC, Guwahati)MD General Medicine ( JJMC , Davangere, Karnataka)DM Neurology ( SRMC, Chennai)PDF Epilepsy ( SCTIMST, Trivandrum)

I Speak

English,Hindi,Tamil,Assamese,Bengali

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Apollo Speciality Hospital OMR Chennai Timing

Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 1:45 PM, 1:45 PM - 6:00 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.