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Thibodaux (15.15 mi)

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70360 (2) (3.87 mi)
70301 (5) (15.42 mi)
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  • Stefan Pribil, MD 110 Points

    Stefan Pribil, MD

    1340 W Tunnel Blvd Ste 320
    Houma, LA 70360
  • Stefan Pribil

    Stefan Pribil

    1340 W Tunnel Blvd Ste 320
    Houma, LA 70360
  • Thomas Donner, MD 120 Points

    Thomas Donner, MD

    Louisiana Brain & Spine Clnc
    Distance: 15.15 mi
    1105 Audubon Ave Ste A
    Thibodaux, LA 70301
  • Carl Lowder Jr, MD 100 Points

    Carl Lowder Jr, MD

    Department Of Neurosurgery
    Distance: 15.15 mi
    1105 Audubon Ave Ste A
    Thibodaux, LA 70301
  • Henry Mc Kowen, MD 100 Points

    Henry Mc Kowen, MD

    Louisiana Brain & Spine Clnc
    Distance: 15.15 mi
    1105 Audubon Ave Ste A
    Thibodaux, LA 70301
  • Thomas Donner

    Thomas Donner

    Distance: 15.15 mi
    1105 Audubon Ave Ste A
    Thibodaux, LA 70301
  • Henry Mc Kowen

    Henry Mc Kowen

    Distance: 15.15 mi
    1105 Audubon Ave Ste A
    Thibodaux, LA 70301

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Thibodaux (15.15 mi)

Neurosurgeon Info

Neurosurgeon Summary:
A Neurosurgeon is a surgeon that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. Neurosurgeons most commonly operate on patients who are victims of trauma to the head, in addition to treating patients with cancerous or benign brain tumors that need to be surgically removed.

Education and Training: To become a Neurosurgeon one must generally complete four years of college, four years of medical school, a year-long internship that is usually affiliated with their residency program, and five to six years of neurosurgery residency. A Neurosurgeon may also decide to pursue a more specific specialty and receive additional certification in pediatric neurosurgery, trauma/neurocritical care, functional and stereotactic surgery, surgical neuro-oncology, radiosurgery, neurovascular surgery, Interventional neuroradiology, peripheral nerve, or spine surgery and skull base surgery.

Neurosurgeon FAQs:
What is a

Neurosurgeon

?
A Neurosurgeon treats disorders of the brain and spinal cord. A Neurosurgeon also treats other parts of the nervous system. A Neurosurgeon is similar to a Neurologist but a Neurosurgeon performs surgery.

What does a Neurosurgeon treat?
A Neurosurgeon can treat: brain tumors, hemorrhages, herniated spinal disc, and spinal cord trauma. A Neurosurgeon can treat Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. A Neurosurgeon also treats other injuries and diseases to the brain and spinal cord.

How do I find a Neurosurgeon in my city and state?
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neurology, neurosurgeon, spinal cord, brain, nervous system, Parkinson's disease, neurological disorder