What is it like to be both a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

First, you must understand that a neurologist, in essessence, is a medical doctor of the nervous system, where a neurosurgeon is a surgical doctor of the nervous system. Although thier paths cross in patient care, they are two, very distinct and separate specialties. read more

Much time is spent by both neurosurgeons and neurologists observing patients and monitoring their brain activity. So neurodoctors must be patient and follow through on these observations. When people see a neurologist or neurosurgeon, it may be their last hope for relief. read more

Neurologist treats nonsurgical (mostly) conditions like seizures, strokes, headaches. Neurosurgeons treat brain tumors, bleeds. Where they intersect is when a stroke becomes hemorrhagic and neurosurgeon has to be called. read more