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Best Neurofibromatosis Doctors in Chennai
Doctors count : 655
Doctors count : 655
Dr Col Rajagopal A
Dermatology
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60+ Years
experience
MBBS; MD DV&D
English
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Tamil
13:00 -18:00
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Mon - Sat
13:00 -18:00
Mon - Sat
13:00 -18:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Col Rajagopal is a highly experienced dermatologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 60 years of practice. Renowned for his expertise in dermatology, he holds multiple...
Dr Desai A
Pediatrics
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50+ Years
experience
MD, Pediatircs, DCH
English
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Hindi
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Tamil
16:00 -18:00
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Mon - Sat
16:00 -18:00
Mon - Sat
16:00 -18:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Desai A is a highly regarded Paediatrician based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 50 years of experience in the field. His extensive qualifications include an MD in Pediatrics and a...
Dr Saleem Thomas
General Surgery
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50+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS, MNAMS
English
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Tamil
15:00 -16:00
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Mon - Sat
15:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
15:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Saleem Thomas is a highly skilled General Surgeon with over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he has built a reputable career at Apollo Hospitals, where he...
Dr Krishna Kumar
ENT
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49+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS ENT, Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
English
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Tamil
10:00 -16:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Krishna Kumar is a highly experienced ENT Specialist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 49 years of expertise in the field of Ear, Nose, and Throat medicine. Over the years, he has...
Dr P S Reddy
ENT
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49+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS (DLO)
English
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Tamil
09:00-17:00
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Mon-Sat
09:00-17:00
Mon-Sat
09:00-17:00
Mon-Sat
Overview
Dr. P S Reddy is a highly experienced ENT specialist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 49 years of practice in the medical field. Known for his expertise in ENT and Covid consultations...
Dr P Sreenivasalu Reddy
ENT
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49+ Years
experience
MS DLO
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
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Tamil
10:00 - 16:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. P. Sreenivasalu Reddy is a distinguished ENT Specialist with 49 years of extensive experience, currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai. Holding an MS DLO, Dr. Reddy possesses...
Dr Prasanna Kumar Reddy
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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48+ Years
experience
MBBS, FRCS, FACG, D.Sc (Hon Dip. in Surg. Laparoscopy
English
•
Hindi
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Telugu
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Tamil
10:00 -16:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Reddy is a highly esteemed Surgical Gastroenterologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 48 years of extensive experience in the field of gastro surgery. He has made...
Dr Girinath M R
Cardiac Sciences
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45+ Years
experience
MBBS, M.S.(General Surgery), M.Ch.(CTS)
English
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Tamil
08:15 -13:00
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Mon - Sat
08:15 -13:00
Mon - Sat
08:15 -13:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Girinath M R is a highly experienced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With an impressive 45 years of experience in the field, Dr. Girinath has established himself...
Dr Balachandar T G
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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45+ Years
experience
M.B.B.S; M.S (GS) MAMS (Austria) M.Ch (Gastro) FRCS (UK)
English
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Telugu
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Urdu
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Tamil
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Bengali
08:00 -16:30
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Mon - Sat
08:00 -16:30
Mon - Sat
08:00 -16:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Balachandar G is a highly esteemed Surgical Gastroenterologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 45 years of experience in the field. His journey in medicine began with a remarkable...
Dr Ramamoorthy N
General Surgery
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45+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS(General Medicine)
English
09:00 -10:00
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Mon - Sat
09:00 -10:00
Mon - Sat
09:00 -10:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Ramamoorthy N is a highly experienced General Surgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With an impressive 45 years of dedicated practice in the medical field, he has garnered significant expertise...
Dr Vasanthi D
Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine
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45+ Years
experience
MBBS,MD (Obs & Gynaec)
English
10:00 -14:00
•
Mon - Fri
10:00 -14:00
Mon - Fri
10:00 -14:00
Mon - Fri
Overview
Dr Vasanthi D is a distinguished Obstetrician & Gynecologist based at Apollo Womens Hospital. With an impressive 45 years of experience in the medical field, she has dedicated her career to providing...
Dr Vincent Thamburaj
Neurosciences
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45+ Years
experience
MBBS, DNB, FRCS
English
•
Tamil
11:00 -12:00
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Mon - Sat
11:00 -12:00
Mon - Sat
11:00 -12:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr Vincent Thamburaj is a distinguished Neurosurgery based at Apollo Cancer Institutes. With an impressive 45 years of experience in the medical field, he has dedicated his career to providing...
Dr Uma Chandran S
Orthopedics
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45+ Years
experience
MBBS; FRCS
English
•
Tamil
09:00 -12:00
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Mon - Sat
09:00 -12:00
Mon - Sat
09:00 -12:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr Uma Chandran S is a distinguished Orthopaedics based at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai. With an impressive 45 years of experience in the medical field, he has dedicated his career to...
Dr T G Balachander
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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45+ Years
experience
M.B.B.S; M.S (GS) MAMS (SGE, AUSTRIA), M.Ch (Gastro) FRCS (UK)
English
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Urdu
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English
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Telugu
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Tamil
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Bengali
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Urdu
•
Hindi
10:00 - 16:00
•
Mon - Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. T G Balachander is a distinguished Surgical Gastroenterology Specialist with over 45 years of experience, currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai. He holds an impressive...
Dr Rajendiran N
Endocrinology & Diabetes Care
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43+ Years
experience
MBBS, MD - General Medicine, Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology (PGDD)(Madras Medical College)
English
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Hindi
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Kannada
10:00 -12:00
•
Mon - Sat
10:00 -12:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 -12:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Rajendran N is a highly experienced Diabetologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with over 43 years of dedicated service in the field of internal medicine. He holds MBBS, MD - General Medicine...
Dr N Rajendran
Endocrinology & Diabetes Care
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42+ Years
experience
MD (Internal Medicine)
English
•
Hindi
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Telugu
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Tamil
10:00 - 16:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. N Rajendran is a distinguished Diabetology Specialist with over 42 years of experience, currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai. Holding an MD in Internal Medicine, Dr...
Dr Ganapathy H
ENT
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41+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS(ENT), DLO, MNAMS
English
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Hindi
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Tamil
12:00 -14:00
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Mon - Sat
12:00 -14:00
Mon - Sat
12:00 -14:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Ganapathy H is a highly experienced ENT Specialist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with 41 years of dedicated service in the medical field. He holds a robust academic background with qualifications...
Dr Bhuvaneshwari Shankar
Nutrition & Dietetics
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40+ Years
experience
PHD (Nutrition & Dietetics)
English
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Tamil
14:00 -16:00
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Mon - Sat
14:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
14:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr Bhuvaneshwari Shankar is a distinguished Nutrition & Dietetics based at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai. With an impressive 40 years of experience in the medical field, she has dedicated her...
Dr Major Raghavan V
Opthalmology
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40+ Years
experience
MBBS, DOMS, MS(Ophthalmology)
English
•
Tamil
11:00 -13:00
•
Mon - Fri
11:00 -13:00
Mon - Fri
11:00 -13:00
Mon - Fri
Overview
Dr. Major Raghavan V is a highly experienced ophthalmologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive over 40 years of dedicated service in the field of eye care. He is well-regarded for his...
Dr Manokaran G
Cosmetology & Plastic Surgery
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40+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS (GEN SURG) ,MCh, FICS (PLASTIC), FRCS
English
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Hindi
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Tamil
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Telugu
14:00 -17:00
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Mon - Sat
14:00 -17:00
Mon - Sat
14:00 -17:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Manokaran G is a highly experienced and respected Plastic Surgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With an impressive 40 years in the field, Dr. Manokaran has built a reputation for his exceptional...
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that primarily impacts the nervous system and skin, leading to the formation of benign tumours, also known as neurofibromas. Neurofibromatosis can be categorised into three main types and arises due to mutations in certain genes linked to cell growth and differentiation. Even though this condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, nearly half of the cases occur spontaneously due to unknown genetic mutations.
Chennai has seen many instances of this genetic disorder. Apollo Hospitals has dedicated neurofibromatosis doctors and treatment specialists providing comprehensive care for patients with this condition. The hospital prides itself in having some of the best doctors for Neurofibromatosis treatment offering world-class care.
Types/Stages of Neurofibromatosis
There are three primary types of neurofibromatosis:
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Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1): The most widespread form, constituting around almost all of the cases. Numerous café au lait spots, benign tumours under the skin and an increased risk of other health issues define it.
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Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2): A less prevalent form, it is characterised by bilateral vestibular schwannomas (VS) and other benign tumours in the brain and spinal cord.
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Schwannomatosis (SWN): This is an exceptional form characterised by multiple schwannomas, benign tumours that proliferate on nerve roots and spinal nerves.
Symptoms of Neurofibromatosis
Symptoms of neurofibromatosis can vary according to the type and severity of the condition. Here are some common symptoms:
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Café au lait spots are flat, light brown birthmarks that can occur anywhere on the skin
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Neurofibromas or benign tumours that grow under the skin, ranging from small and round to larger and more complex
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Bone deformities and conditions such as scoliosis due to tumour growth in the spine
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Tumours in the eyes can cause lisch nodules, cataracts, and vision loss
Tests to Diagnose Neurofibromatosis
Diagnosis of neurofibromatosis typically involves the following steps by doctors:
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Physical examination: To identify café au lait spots and other physical signs of the condition.
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Imaging tests: X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to identify tumours in the brain, spinal cord and other parts of the body.
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Genetic testing: To identify the specific genetic mutation causing Neurofibromatosis.
Treatment or Surgery Options for Neurofibromatosis at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai
At Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, a multitude of treatment options for neurofibromatosis is offered:
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Medication: The medication is prescribed to shrink the size of a tumour.
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Surgery: Surgical intervention can be used to remove tumours and alleviate symptoms such as pain and numbness.
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Regular monitoring: Regular check-ups are carried out to monitor the progression of the condition and detect any new symptoms or complications.