A neurosurgeon is a doctor who is specialized in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of medical conditions related to the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system.
A neurosurgeon should have a 5-year medical degree (MBBS) followed by a 2-year foundation course of general training.
In addition to this, a neurosurgeon should have any additional qualifications such as FRCS – neurosurgery, MRCS, FINR, Ph.D. – Neurosurgery, MS – Neurosurgery, DABNS, MCh – Neurosurgery, etc.
Neurosurgeons could diagnose and treat a wide range of neurological conditions such as
A person should visit a neurosurgeon if they face any neurological symptoms such as frequent headaches, balancing issues, unusual tingling or numbness in the hands, pain traveling, seizures, increased fatigue, loss of sensation, poor cognition, etc.