Best Epilepsy Neurosurgery Doctors
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FAQ’S
Who is the best doctor for epilepsy?
If a physician suspects seizures, then the patient is referred to a neurologist. Some neurologists are trained specifically to treat epilepsy and disorders and are called epileptologists.
How successful is brain surgery for epilepsy?
Based on the recent studies, around 70 % of the people who underwent surgery were seizure free and almost 20 % of other people had a reduced number of seizures.
Is epilepsy curable by surgery?
If a person has seizures occurring in a single location in the brain, then the epilepsy surgery is most effective. Although epilepsy surgery is not the first line of treatment but is considered when at least two anti seizure medications have failed to control seizures.
What are the risks of epilepsy surgery?
The risks of epilepsy surgery can vary from person to person and can only be temporary. The most common risks involved are problems with memory, partial loss of sight, depression.