Neurosurgery is the surgery of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves and the supporting structures, the skull and spinal column.

Neurosurgeons undergo a rigorous training program, known as a residency, consisting of 5-6 years of postgraduate study in neurosurgery, following a mandatory 1-yr surgery internship. After completing this residency training, some neurosurgeons undertake advanced subspecialty training in programs known as fellowships which are typically 1-2 years in duration. Because of this demanding training process Neurosurgery is often viewed as one of the most prestigious fields in medicine.

Care is offered for a variety of conditions including, but not limited to those listed below:

• Acoustic neuroma
• Primary and Secondary brain tumors
• Brain Cancer, astrocytomas, brain tumors, glioblastoma, meningioma, acoustic neuroma, oligodendrogliomas
• Traumatic and nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
• Post Traumatic craciofacial reconstruction
• Cerebrocascular disease including AVM
• Brain aneurysm
• Chiari I Malformations
• Degenerative disc disease
• Glioblastoma multiforme
• Hydrocephalus
• Malignant and benign primary and secondary brain tumors
• Meningioma
• Oligodendroglioma
• Pituitary tumors
• Trigeminal neuralgia

For more information on Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery related topics please visit the following websites:

• AANS.org   American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• CNS.org     Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• ABNS.org   The Americal Board of Neurological Surgeons