Epilepsy, The disorder of having frequent and concurrent seizures which cause loss of control of the human brain. Due to loss of control people suffer massive blows to their bodies due to loss of control and falling flat to the ground.
Epilepsy if treated under expert medical supervision can be critical in life-saving and can be controlled significantly. Dr Kharkar always believes that you shouldn’t change your neurologist often and stick with one for a long term basis.
But how to find that perfect neurologist, who can understand your case perfectly and prescribe accordingly. Well here is a little guide to choose the perfect option.
1. Neurologist’s Credentials
This is the most important factor when it comes to selecting any specialist for any major disorder i.e His credentials. Epilepsy or any other big disorder requires deep knowledge and years of experience in treating it. For deep knowledge, the academic accolades of the physician are the first thing to notice.
2. Experience
We all reckon with the fact that for specialist work you can’t approach a newbie, especially when it is about your health. Well, the same goes with Neurology too, to finalize a neurologist do check the experience backing him.
3. Patient Reviews
Patient reviews are critical and do check them out before going to a neurologist. These testimonials add that extra layer of surety to your research and also give you important insights into his method of treatment.
4. Communication Skill
We can’t stress enough how important communication skills are in a neurologist. Even if your neurologist has great accolades and research background, if he’s not emphasising enough on talking with you and just writing prescriptions and sending you off, then it may not be the perfect fit for you. Hence always consider his communication skills before the consultation.
5. Referrals
Finally, referrals are also important guides to find a good neurologist. Do ask your friends and family members for a neurologist in their circles.
Dr Siddharth Kharkar is a board-certified (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology certified) Neurologist. He is an Epilepsy specialist & Parkinson’s specialist in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
He has trained in the best institutions in India, the US and the UK including KEM hospital in Mumbai, Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), USA & Kings College in London.
Caution: This information is not a substitute for professional care. Do not change your medications/treatment without your doctor’s permission.
