Neurology (Brain & Nerves) - Overview

What is neurology?

Neurology is a medical area of specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the brain, nervous system and spinal cord.

Neurological issues affecting patients range from strokes, brain traumas, epilepsy, sleep disorders to neck and spine conditions. Other major neurological disorders include cerebral palsy, speech and language disorders, tumours of the brain, and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease.

Your neurologist is part of a multidisciplinary team of specialists such as surgeons, radiologists and therapists who collaborate to accurately diagnose and treat your neurological condition.

Our approach

At Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, you are assured of receiving personalised care and treatment from neurology specialists respected in Singapore and the region for their expertise in this field.

We have an established track record of utilising effective diagnostic tools such as the PET-MRI and sophisticated surgical techniques like awake craniotomy and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to treat complex neurological conditions and achieve positive clinical outcomes.

Our neurologists and neurosurgeons are supported by a medical rehabilitation team of nurses and therapists dedicated to guide you on your journey to recovery and back to good health.

Why choose Mount Elizabeth Hospitals?

Situated in the heart of Singapore with easy access to Orchard Road and other central areas, Mount Elizabeth Hospitals are the preferred medical destination for many patients in this region for a wide range of specialties, including neurology.

We bring specialists reputed in their fields together in a clinical setting equipped with modern medical facilities and offering professional care.

Patients who require complex care for neurological issues can look forward to customised treatment from our team of neurosurgeons. Our focus is on delivering quality outcomes for every patient in an environment designed expressly for personal comfort and healing.

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