WHAT IS A NEUROSURGEON & NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY?
Neurosurgery is the diagnosis and treatment of nervous conditions.
When a neurosurgeon operates on parts of the nervous system, such as the brain or
spine, they could operate on a given day as the neurological parts span the whole
body.
Srikijt. Neurosurgeon holding human brain model and pointing at brain MRI in medical office.
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They also prevent patients from developing neurological disorders. Some neurological diseases include:
- Strokes
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease
- Epilepsy
HOW TO BECOME A NEUROSURGEON
Future neurosurgeons should be enthralled with the human brain and its functions, along with
how to treat its diseases. Along with the challenges of constant information absorption,
they must be able to take the pressure of making on-the-spot decisions of treating the body’s
vital functions and patient death.
To become a surgeon, you must complete many years of rigorous training, such as:
- Four years of pre-medical education
- Four years of medical school
- Achieving M.D or D.O degree
- One year of internship in general surgery
- 5-7 years in a neurosurgery residency program
JOB DETAILS
An average neurosurgeon's salary is $633,001 per year, but the range
can fall in between $334,207 to $953,765 per year. They practice in academic centers,
community hospitals, and leading research facilities, such as the NIH.
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