Do Neurologists Perform Surgery

Do Neurologists perform Surgery?

No! Neurologists do not perform Surgery.

They do commonly work with other specialists that do perform surgery and often refer patients for surgery to other neurological specialists. A Neurosurgeon is the medical specialist that performs neurological surgeries. However, neurologists do perform procedures such as lumbar punctures.

This audio file is based upon an original article that can be found here: https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/how-to-become-a-neurologist#surgical

A video version of this audio can also be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5nAW8ku66I