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Neurosurgeon

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Dr. Nishan Rao Subramaniam

A Neurosurgeon at Tawakkal Specialist Hospital, with clinical interests in cranial neurosurgery, spinal neurosurgery, traumatic brain injury, neurocritical care, pain management and skull base surgery.

Every patient is different. Treatment is guided by the individual’s diagnosis, symptoms, clinical condition and overall needs — whether that involves monitoring, conservative management, pain management, rehabilitation or surgery

Individualised Care

Treatment is guided by each individual’s diagnosis, condition, and overall needs — whether through monitoring, conservative therapy, or surgery.

Clear Communication

Ensuring patients and families clearly understand the diagnosis, treatment rationale, alternatives, expected outcomes, and potential risks.

Patient Safety

Surgery is only recommended when truly appropriate — focusing on preserving function, relieving pain, and achieving optimal long-term outcomes.

Don't Ignore Sudden or Worsening Symptoms

Some neurological symptoms require prompt medical attention.

Seek urgent medical assessment if you experience:

Sudden weakness of an arm or leg

Sudden changes in speech

Sudden changes in vision

Seizures

Sudden loss of balance or difficulty walking

New or worsening numbness

Changes in bladder or bowel control

Severe or persistent headaches

Worsening neck or back pain

• Sudden weakness of an arm or leg

• Sudden changes in speech

• Sudden changes in vision

• Seizures

• Sudden loss of balance or difficulty walking

• New or worsening numbness

• Changes in bladder or bowel control

• Severe or persistent headaches

• Worsening neck or back pain

If symptoms are sudden, severe or rapidly worsening, seek emergency medical attention rather than waiting for a routine appointment.

This website provides general health information and does not replace an assessment by a qualified medical professional.

Areas of

Neurosurgical Care

1. Brain & Cranial Conditions

Assessment and management of conditions affecting the brain and surrounding structures.

2. Spinal Conditions

Assessment and management of conditions affecting the spine, spinal cord and related structures.

3. Traumatic Brain & Spinal Injuries

Assessment and management of traumatic neurological and spinal injuries.

4. Neurocritical Care

Specialised care for patients with serious neurological conditions requiring close monitoring.

5. Pain Management

Assessment and management of neurological and spinal pain conditions.

6. Skull Base Conditions

Care for complex conditions involving the skull base.

7. Degenerative Spinal Disorders

Assessment and management of spinal conditions associated with degenerative changes.

patient testimonial

Testimonial.

K. S. Lim

Dr. Nishan explained my back condition clearly and helped me recover without rushing into surgery. Truly grateful for his care!

Sarah A

Very patient and clear in his explanations. He answered all my worries and treated my chronic neck pain effectively.

V. Rajan

A highly skilled and compassionate neurosurgeon. He made our entire family feel safe and informed throughout my treatment.

Noraini M

Excellent doctor at Tawakkal Hospital. Clear communication, attentive to details, and very caring.