Best Pediatric Neuro Physician in Pakistan
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Dr. Muhammad Yasir Mukhtar
Neurosurgeon • Neurologist • Pediatric Neuro Physician • Spinal Surgeon
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13 Yearsof Experience
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15-30 minsWait Time
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5.06 reviews
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Prof. Dr. Arif Herekar
Neurologist • Pediatric Neuro Physician • Autism Consultant
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38 Yearsof Experience
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15-30 minsWait Time
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5.01 reviews
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Dr. Shaila Ali
Pediatrician • Pediatric Neuro Physician
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21 Yearsof Experience
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15-30 minsWait Time
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5.03 reviews
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Dr. Khawar Anwar
Neurosurgeon • Pediatric Neuro Physician • Spinal Surgeon
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11 Yearsof Experience
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15-30 minsWait Time
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5.04 reviews
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Dr. Tanweer Ahmed
Neurosurgeon • Pediatric Neuro Physician • Spinal Surgeon
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13 Yearsof Experience
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15-30 minsWait Time
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Dr. Natasha Ghani
Pediatric Neuro Physician
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18 Yearsof Experience
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15-30 minsWait Time
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Dr. Shaila Ali
Pediatric Neuro Physician
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21 Yearsof Experience
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15-30 minsWait Time
Dr. Areeba Waseem
Pediatric Neuro Physician
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18 Yearsof Experience
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15-30 minsWait Time
Dr. Shumaila Rafique
Neurologist • Pediatric Neuro Physician
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11 Yearsof Experience
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30-45 minsWait Time
Assist. Prof. Dr. Farrukh Javeed
Neurosurgeon • Pediatric Neuro Physician • Spinal Surgeon
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9 Yearsof Experience
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15-30 minsWait Time
What is Pediatric Neurology?
Pediatric neurology, also known as child neurology is the specialized branch of the neurology that deals with the study, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the neurological diseases and disorders related to newborns or neonates, infants, children and teenagers. Child neurology is a bit different from the adult neurology and it includes the diseases and disorders related to the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, blood vessels, muscles and autonomic nervous system of the children.
Sub-specialities in the Neurology
The three main fields of neurology are the following diagnostic disciplines:
Neurogenetics
Neuroradiology
Neurophysiology
Other 11 subspecialties of neurology are:
Acquired brain injury and neurorehabilitation
Neurovascular disorders
Epilepsy
Neuro-oncology
Headaches disorders
Neuromuscular disorders
Neuroinflammatory disorders
Movement disorders
Headache disorders
Neonatal neurology
Medically unexplained functional disorders
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
The medical specialist who specializes in the field of pediatric neurology is called Pediatric Neurologist, Pediatric Neurophysician, Child Neurologist, Child Brain Doctor and Children Neurophysician.
Pediatric neurophysician diagnose, treat and prevent the diseases and disorders of the nervous system i.e. of brain, nerves, spine and muscles. Common problems include headaches, seizures and even developmental delays. Pediatric neurologists are not only focused on child neurology but also opt for a career in the laboratory, sub-specialities in neurology and other clinical and translational research.
Child neurologists also work as a team with other primary care doctors to draft a treatment plan for your child.
Diagnostic tests that a pediatric neurophysician will recommend for your children include:
Blood tests - It is a basic diagnostic test to check the signs of an infection or to check an electrolyte imbalance in the body.
Genetic tests - This test is done to look for any specific genetic disorder
ECG (Electroencephalogram) - This test is opted to look for the change in the electrical activity of the brain such as in case of seizures diagnosis.
CT scan or MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) - These are imaging type of diagnostic tests that help in looking the signs of infection, stroke, brain tumour, genetic disorders, multiple sclerosis and many other neurological disorders.
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) test – This test helps in looking for the signs and symptoms of inflammation or infection. In this test, the spinal fluid sample is taken. The pediatric neurophysician take the fluid by inserting a needle in the lower back.
When to Consult a Pediatric Neurologist?
Your general physician will refer your child to a pediatric neurologist or pediatric neurophysician, if your child shows abnormal or concerning symptoms of neurological disorders, neuromuscular diseases, neuro-developmental diseases, epilepsy or seizures etc. Upon the first visit, your pediatric neurophysician will ask about the behavioural patterns of your child and then followed by the diagnostic tests. This is a very crucial step as the neurophysician will draft a customized treatment plan for your child depending upon the diagnosis.
Some of the common diseases and conditions that pediatric neurophysician treats are:
Autism
Brain injury
Brain Tumours
Cognitive neurology
Epilepsy
Neuromuscular diseases
Seizures
Sleep disorders
Infections and inflammations
Congenital disorders
Children Neurological Disorders | Services and Treatment by a Pediatric Neurophysician
Pediatric neurophysicians are specialist brain doctors of children. The diseases and disorders which child neurologists deal vary significantly from a simple brain disorder to the severe migraines, neurodegenerative disorders, metabolic diseases and cerebral palsy.
Some of the most common and significant services and treatments offered by pediatric neurophysicians are:
Congenital metabolic abnormalities
Genetic defects, diseases and disorders of the nervous system
Congenital birth defects that affect both brain and spinal cord (e.g. Spina Bifida)
Childhood epilepsy
Neurological developmental problems in the children
Progressive neuromuscular condition
Speech and learning disabilities or abnormal mental developmental issues
Autism spectrum disorders
Behavioural disorders
Deficit hyperactivity disorder
Intellectual disability
Sleep disorders in children
Brain Tumors
Head Injuries
Excessive fluid build-up in the brain or Hydrocephalus
Hospice and palliative medicine
Neuromuscular disorders
Vascular neurology
Certified Pediatric Neurophysicians in Pakistan | Just a Click Away!
Pediatric neurologists or neuro physicians in Pakistan are the licensed medical healthcare practitioner having a degree of MBBS followed by 3 to 4 years of house job or residency in which they learn how to diagnose, treat and prevent neurological disorders. Pakistan has many best pediatric neurologists who are working in various settings that include hospitals, private clinics and research institutes. The specialist in this particular branch of medicine can further choose a specific area within neurology such as brain injury, cognitive neurology, neuromuscular diseases, neurodevelopmental diseases, epilepsy, hospice and palliative medicine etc.
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Top Pediatric Neuro Physician in Pakistan
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What does a neuro physician do?
Pediatric neuro physicians are the children's neurologists who diagnose, treat and prevent the diseases and disorders of the brain, nerves, spine and muscles. Common problems include headaches, seizures and even developmental delays
What is the difference between a neurologist and pediatric neuro physician?
Pediatric neuro physicians are the specialists who diagnose, treat and prevent brain disease and disorders of the neonates, infants, children and teenagers while neurologists are also neurology doctors but they mainly treat people of all age groups.
What are the common signs and symptoms of neurological disorders?
Common signs and symptoms of neurological disorders are headaches, migraines, muscle weakness, seizures, poor cognitive abilities, loss of sense (either partial or complete), paralysis (either partial or complete), and decreased alertness.
What are the common neurological disorders?
The common disorders of the neurological disorders are headaches such as migraine, cluster, sinus, tension headaches, stroke, seizures, parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Can a damaged nerve be cured?
In many cases, a damaged nerve cannot be cured completely. But, now there are various advanced treatments to help you in reducing the symptoms. The reason for this is that nerve damage is a progressive illness.