Neurologist
Medical nervous-system care.
A neurologist diagnoses and manages disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves using nonsurgical medical care. A neurologist does not perform surgery.
Surgical · Neurosurgery
Neurosurgeon in Jinnah Garden, Islamabad for brain, spine and nerve concerns.
Consultant neurosurgeon Dr. Hafiz Anzal Farooqi assesses brain, spine, spinal-disc, nerve-compression and head-injury concerns at FZ International Hospital.
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What we offer
- Neurosurgical consultation
- Brain and spine assessment
- Spinal-disc and nerve assessment
- Head-injury assessment
- Review of existing scans and reports
- Care planning after individual assessment
Neurosurgery explained
What is a neurosurgeon?
A neurosurgeon is a medical doctor trained to assess and treat conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, spine and peripheral nerves. The specialty includes both surgical and nonsurgical decision-making.
Neurosurgeons also consider the structures that support and protect the nervous system. Other healthcare providers may consult a neurosurgeon because of this specialist training.
Supporting structures include
- Skull
- Spinal vertebrae
- Spinal discs
- Blood vessels
- Protective membranes and soft tissues
Neurosurgeon
Surgical and nonsurgical assessment.
A neurosurgeon assesses nervous-system conditions and can recommend surgical or nonsurgical care. Referral to a neurosurgeon does not mean an operation will be required.
Clinical role
What does a neurosurgeon do?
A neurosurgeon evaluates symptoms, medical history, neurological findings and relevant imaging. Depending on the findings, the discussion may cover monitoring, medicines, rehabilitation, another specialist route or a procedure.
Assess
Review symptoms, neurological findings and relevant investigations to help clarify the problem.
Plan
Discuss conservative and nonsurgical care when it is clinically appropriate.
Operate when indicated
Discuss a procedure only when individual assessment suggests that it may help.
What may happen during assessment?
- Review symptoms, health history and neurological findings
- Review relevant existing scans, reports and test results
- Discuss nonsurgical options when clinically appropriate
- Consider a procedure only when individual assessment indicates it may help
Concerns listed for FZ consultation.
- Brain tumors
- Spine disorders
- Slipped disc
- Nerve compression
- Head injury
Dr. Hafiz Anzal Farooqi is listed for brain and spine consultation. Reception confirms the current consultation time and any available next step before a visit.
General specialty reference
Conditions, tests and procedures in neurosurgery generally.
These source-backed examples explain the specialty in general. They are not a list of services available at FZ. Reception and the consultant must confirm any test, referral or procedure relevant to an individual patient.
Conditions that may be referred to a neurosurgeonExamples involving the brain, spine and peripheral nerves
- Brain tumors
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak
- Chronic back or neck pain
- Chiari malformations and arachnoid cysts
- Spina bifida and tethered spinal cord
- Essential tremor
- Herniated discs
- Hydrocephalus
- Intracranial aneurysms
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson’s disease
- Pinched nerves
- Sciatica
- Seizure disorders such as epilepsy
- Spinal bone spurs
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal fractures
- Spinal tumors or deformities
- Traumatic head, brain, neck or spine injuries
Diagnostic information used in neurosurgical careExamples of imaging and neurodiagnostic information
A neurosurgical team may review these investigations when clinically relevant; the appropriate test depends on the individual concern.
- CT (computed tomography)
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
- PET (positron emission tomography)
- Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
Procedure examples within neurosurgeryGeneral brain, peripheral-nerve and spine examples — not confirmed FZ availability
Brain procedure examples
- Blood-clot removal
- Aneurysm repair
- Tumor removal
- Control of brain bleeding
- Trauma repair
- Shunt insertion
Peripheral-nerve procedure examples
- Carpal tunnel release
- Ulnar nerve release
- Vagus nerve stimulation
Spine procedure examples
- Stereotactic spine radiosurgery
- Discectomy
- Laminectomy
- Spinal fusion
- Vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty
- Spine stabilization or reconstruction
Prepare for your visit
Make the most of a neurosurgery consultation.
Organising your symptoms, medicines and existing records before the visit can help the consultation stay focused. Ask questions until you understand the options and next steps.
What to bring and discussA practical appointment-preparation checklist
- Write down the most important concerns you want to discuss
- Note new symptoms, changes in existing symptoms and changes in your general health
- Bring relevant scan images, reports and laboratory results from other healthcare providers
- Bring a current list of prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements and herbal products
- Bring a list of known allergies
- Consider bringing a trusted relative or friend to listen and take notes
- Ask whether a follow-up appointment or further test needs to be scheduled
Questions you may want to askQuestions about diagnosis, options, procedures and recovery
- What may be causing my symptoms?
- What nonsurgical options may be appropriate?
- Would a second opinion be helpful?
- If a procedure is discussed, how soon might it be needed?
- What are the possible benefits and risks?
- How would the procedure be performed?
- Which specialists may be involved in my care?
- How should I prepare?
- How long might hospital care and recovery take?
- What follow-up will I need?
General education source: Cleveland Clinic: Neurosurgeon (opens in a new tab).
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Common questions.
Helpful answers on what to expect. If anything else comes up, message us during reception hours, 9 AM–10 PM daily.
Ask on WhatsAppNo. Neurosurgical assessment may lead to monitoring, nonsurgical care, rehabilitation, another specialist route or a procedure, depending on the individual findings.
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Neurosurgeon in Jinnah Garden, Islamabad for brain, spine and nerve concerns.
Consultant neurosurgeon Dr. Hafiz Anzal Farooqi assesses brain, spine, spinal-disc, nerve-compression and head-injury concerns at FZ International Hospital.
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- Neurosurgical consultation
- Brain and spine assessment
- Spinal-disc and nerve assessment
- Head-injury assessment
- Review of existing scans and reports
- Care planning after individual assessment
Neurosurgery explained
What is a neurosurgeon?
A neurosurgeon is a medical doctor trained to assess and treat conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, spine and peripheral nerves. The specialty includes both surgical and nonsurgical decision-making.
Neurosurgeons also consider the structures that support and protect the nervous system. Other healthcare providers may consult a neurosurgeon because of this specialist training.
Supporting structures include
- Skull
- Spinal vertebrae
- Spinal discs
- Blood vessels
- Protective membranes and soft tissues
Neurologist
Medical nervous-system care.
A neurologist diagnoses and manages disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves using nonsurgical medical care. A neurologist does not perform surgery.
Neurosurgeon
Surgical and nonsurgical assessment.
A neurosurgeon assesses nervous-system conditions and can recommend surgical or nonsurgical care. Referral to a neurosurgeon does not mean an operation will be required.
Clinical role
What does a neurosurgeon do?
A neurosurgeon evaluates symptoms, medical history, neurological findings and relevant imaging. Depending on the findings, the discussion may cover monitoring, medicines, rehabilitation, another specialist route or a procedure.
Assess
Review symptoms, neurological findings and relevant investigations to help clarify the problem.
Plan
Discuss conservative and nonsurgical care when it is clinically appropriate.
Operate when indicated
Discuss a procedure only when individual assessment suggests that it may help.
What may happen during assessment?
- Review symptoms, health history and neurological findings
- Review relevant existing scans, reports and test results
- Discuss nonsurgical options when clinically appropriate
- Consider a procedure only when individual assessment indicates it may help
Concerns listed for FZ consultation.
- Brain tumors
- Spine disorders
- Slipped disc
- Nerve compression
- Head injury
Dr. Hafiz Anzal Farooqi is listed for brain and spine consultation. Reception confirms the current consultation time and any available next step before a visit.
General specialty reference
Conditions, tests and procedures in neurosurgery generally.
These source-backed examples explain the specialty in general. They are not a list of services available at FZ. Reception and the consultant must confirm any test, referral or procedure relevant to an individual patient.
Conditions that may be referred to a neurosurgeonExamples involving the brain, spine and peripheral nerves
- Brain tumors
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak
- Chronic back or neck pain
- Chiari malformations and arachnoid cysts
- Spina bifida and tethered spinal cord
- Essential tremor
- Herniated discs
- Hydrocephalus
- Intracranial aneurysms
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson’s disease
- Pinched nerves
- Sciatica
- Seizure disorders such as epilepsy
- Spinal bone spurs
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal fractures
- Spinal tumors or deformities
- Traumatic head, brain, neck or spine injuries
Diagnostic information used in neurosurgical careExamples of imaging and neurodiagnostic information
A neurosurgical team may review these investigations when clinically relevant; the appropriate test depends on the individual concern.
- CT (computed tomography)
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
- PET (positron emission tomography)
- Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
Procedure examples within neurosurgeryGeneral brain, peripheral-nerve and spine examples — not confirmed FZ availability
Brain procedure examples
- Blood-clot removal
- Aneurysm repair
- Tumor removal
- Control of brain bleeding
- Trauma repair
- Shunt insertion
Peripheral-nerve procedure examples
- Carpal tunnel release
- Ulnar nerve release
- Vagus nerve stimulation
Spine procedure examples
- Stereotactic spine radiosurgery
- Discectomy
- Laminectomy
- Spinal fusion
- Vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty
- Spine stabilization or reconstruction
Prepare for your visit
Make the most of a neurosurgery consultation.
Organising your symptoms, medicines and existing records before the visit can help the consultation stay focused. Ask questions until you understand the options and next steps.
What to bring and discussA practical appointment-preparation checklist
- Write down the most important concerns you want to discuss
- Note new symptoms, changes in existing symptoms and changes in your general health
- Bring relevant scan images, reports and laboratory results from other healthcare providers
- Bring a current list of prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements and herbal products
- Bring a list of known allergies
- Consider bringing a trusted relative or friend to listen and take notes
- Ask whether a follow-up appointment or further test needs to be scheduled
Questions you may want to askQuestions about diagnosis, options, procedures and recovery
- What may be causing my symptoms?
- What nonsurgical options may be appropriate?
- Would a second opinion be helpful?
- If a procedure is discussed, how soon might it be needed?
- What are the possible benefits and risks?
- How would the procedure be performed?
- Which specialists may be involved in my care?
- How should I prepare?
- How long might hospital care and recovery take?
- What follow-up will I need?
General education source: Cleveland Clinic: Neurosurgeon (opens in a new tab).
Your consultants
Who you'll see.
FAQ
Common questions.
Helpful answers on what to expect. If anything else comes up, message us during reception hours, 9 AM–10 PM daily.
Ask on WhatsAppNo. Neurosurgical assessment may lead to monitoring, nonsurgical care, rehabilitation, another specialist route or a procedure, depending on the individual findings.
Regional neurosurgery access
Neurosurgical care for patients travelling to Jinnah Garden.
Patients from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, PWD, Bahria Town, DHA, Soan Gardens and nearby areas can ask reception about a neurosurgery appointment with Dr. Hafiz Anzal Farooqi at FZ International Hospital.
- Neurosurgical consultation
- Brain and spine assessment
- Spinal-disc and nerve assessment
- Head-injury assessment
- Review of existing scans and reports
- Care planning after individual assessment
Areas patients may travel from
- Rawat
- DHA Islamabad
- Bahria Town
- Soan Gardens
- PWD
- Ghauri Town
- Pakistan Town
- Naval Anchorage, Islamabad (Anchorage Islamabad)
- Airport Housing Society
- Sihala
- Kahuta
- Kallar Syedan
- Gujar Khan
- Chakwal
- Jhelum
- Mirpur, Azad Kashmir
- Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir
- Bagh, Azad Kashmir
- Korang Town
- Media Town
- Lohi Bher (Lohi Bheer)
- Lohi Bher Awan
- Capital Enclave
- Fazaia Housing Scheme / Fazaia Islamabad
FZ International Hospital operates at 204 Street, Shaheen Commercial, Jinnah Garden, Islamabad. These locations describe areas patients may travel from; FZ does not claim branches in them. Reception confirms the clinician, test availability and appointment time before travel.