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amother
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 Mon, Jul 17 2017, 10:54 am
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I know that neurosurgeons do surgery but why can't they be a neurologist too?
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GreenEyes26
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Mon, Jul 17 2017, 10:59 am
Totally different training and areas of specialty. Do a quick Google search for a more comprehensive answer.
Just out of curiosity, why do you want to know?
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amother
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Mon, Jul 17 2017, 11:15 am
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My ds has a spinal cord issue and is followed by a neurologist & neurosurgeon, they basically just check the same stuff...gonna ask the ped y he needs both but was wondering if some1 can clarify before
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pesek zman
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Mon, Jul 17 2017, 11:20 am
A neurosurgeon is a surgeon . Trained in surgery
- neurologist is A medical doctor. Trained in medicine
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babysmum
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Mon, Jul 17 2017, 2:49 pm
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Without knowing I'm assuming that a surgeon works the structor of the body and a doctor works with the chemicals of the body. They might cross over but they are still specializing in different areas.
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amother
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Mon, Jul 17 2017, 3:28 pm
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I guess that makes it quite confusing who to consult if I have any concern or question cuz their fields really cross over
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allcuteonesrtak
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Tue, Jul 18 2017, 2:40 pm
| amother wrote: | | My ds has a spinal cord issue and is followed by a neurologist & neurosurgeon, they basically just check the same stuff...gonna ask the ped y he needs both but was wondering if some1 can clarify before |
It's a good question!
I found this online and think it explains it well :
The reason the questions that a neurosurgeon and a neurologist ask when examining a patient are the same is because they are doing the same exam. The neurological exam is the same whether you are a neuroogist, neurosurgeon, ER doc, family medicine, or whatever. The diagnosis plan and treatment plans are where the differences lie. Neurosurgeon's have little to offer someone with multiple sclerosis or migraines (except for perhaps a procedure that is not indicated) and probably don't know much about the latest research but have the knowledge to diagnose it. Just the same a neurologist can likely diagnose subarachnoid hemorrhage but usually don't have much to offer in the manner of definitive treatment.
May your son have a Refuah Sheleimah!
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amother
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Tue, Jul 18 2017, 4:53 pm
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Thanks allcuteonesrtak! That makes sense.
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