| Surgeon - Neurology Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Surgeon - Neurology. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Surgeon - Neurology along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Surgeon - Neurology is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Surgeon - Neurology, Surgeon, Neurology Director, Physician - Neurology, Surgeon - Cardiothoracic, Surgeon - Oral, Surgeon - Vascular, Surgeon - Trauma, Surgeon - Pediatric, Surgeon - Burn |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Surgeon - Neurology |
| Examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats disorders of the brain, spine, spinal cord, and nerves. Operates on the brain in order to relieve pressure in an intracranial hemorrhage, remove a foreign body such as a tumor, treat a wound, or relieve pain. Operates on the spine in order to free entrapped nerves, correct deformity, or restore spinal stability. Reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. May provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Neurological Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Physician - Neurosurgery |
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| Similar Jobs: Surgeon - Neurology, Surgeon, Neurology Director, Physician - Neurology, Surgeon - Cardiothoracic, Surgeon - Oral, Surgeon - Vascular, Surgeon - Trauma, Surgeon - Pediatric, Surgeon - Burn |
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| Level of Education: Surgeon - Neurology Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
