Epidural Hematoma
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An epidural hematoma is a collection of blood that forms between the skull and the outermost layer covering the brain, generally after a blow to the head. It is a situation that requires urgent medical attention.
Common symptoms: severe headache, drowsiness, confusion, vomiting, or loss of consciousness, sometimes after an interval in which the person seems to be fine.
When to see a doctor? In the face of head trauma followed by these symptoms, care should be sought immediately.
Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon and the neurologist are the ones who evaluate this type of injury. If warning signs appear after a blow to the head, do not wait: go without delay to a professional care service.
Data on 994 doctors who treat epidural hematoma
Which specialist treats epidural hematoma?
An epidural hematoma is a neurological emergency that needs immediate care from a neurosurgeon. A neurologist can assess neurological status, and a general surgeon may be involved in initial emergency care. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in epidural hematoma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. José Francisco Mendiola González
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. JORGE RAMIRO PEREZ PASTRANA
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Frequently asked questions
What is epidural hematoma?
An epidural hematoma is a collection of blood that forms between the skull and the outermost layer covering the brain, generally after a blow to the head. It is a situation that requires urgent medical attention.
Which doctor treats epidural hematoma?
An epidural hematoma is a neurological emergency that needs immediate care from a neurosurgeon. A neurologist can assess neurological status, and a general surgeon may be involved in initial emergency care. Find these specialists.