Capernaum Neurology | Neurologist in Singapore

Neurology solutions in Singapore
Capernaum Neurology
Neurology solutions in Singapore
Capernaum Neurology

MEET THE DOCTOR

Dr. Wee Chee Keong

Capernaum Neurology was founded by Dr. Wee Chee Keong to provide comprehensive, well-rounded neurology services to patients in Singapore. We believe in taking a holistic approach when treating patients and individualising each treatment plan for the patient without the need for surgery. Besides careful evaluation and implementing researched techniques, we believe a strong patient-doctor relationship based on trust and communication is essential in treating brain health.

At Capernaum Neurology, we are passionate about delivering neurology care focusing on:

Stroke
Dementia
Parkinson’s disease
Epilepsy
Headaches

Neurology

Conditions we treat

Hands hold MRI scan of head, neck and brain of patient, holding in hands.

Epilepsy

What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain, which causes recurrent, unprovoked […]

Headaches

What are headaches? Headaches are pain that arises from the head or the upper neck […]

Parkinson's Disease

What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurological illness that results in loss of […]

Dementia

What is dementia? Dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in cognitive […]

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HEALTH TIPS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is neurology?

Neurology is the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system and brain. Neurology deals with a broad category of conditions that affect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system and muscular system. At Capernaum Neurology, we specialise in stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy and headaches.

Diagnosis is usually through a neurological exam, which involves testing for mental status, function of the cranial nerves, coordination, strength, reflex and sensation. These tests are often carried out physically or with the help of an MRI or ultrasound.

What’s the difference between a neurologist and neurosurgeon?

Neurologists and neurosurgeons work together closely to manage patients with problems of the brain and spinal cord.

In the conditions that may require surgery, like tumours or aneurysms, patients are often reffered to a neurosurgeon. In conditions that do no require surgery, the neurologist is usually primary.

Neurologists and neurosurgeons complement and do not replace each other, and it is not uncommon that someone sees both neurologist and a neurosurgeon for help.

What’s the difference between neurology and psychiatry?

There is significant overlap between both fields, but simply put neurology focuses on brain disorders with cognitive and behavioural abnormalities that also present with somatic signs, such as stroke and Parkinson’s. Psychiatry, on the other hand, focuses on disorders of mood and thought associated with little or no physical signs of the motor and sensory systems, such as schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders.

Some patients may exhibit symptoms that classify them into both fields e.g. it is well known that Parkinson’s disease manifest depression and vice versa. Treatment then must take into consideration structural abnormalities of the brain and other factors to ensure therapy of one condition does not elevate the other.