50 Neurosurgeons Found in Independence, MO

A neurosurgeon performs operative procedures on the nervous system including brain, spinal structures, and peripheral nerves. These surgeons manage both urgent neurosurgical emergencies and elective procedures for complex neurological pathology.

Neurosurgeons complete medical school followed by seven years of neurosurgery residency training. Many pursue additional fellowship training in spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, cerebrovascular surgery, or skull base procedures.

A Neurosurgeon's surgical practice includes:

• Specializes in operative management of the central and peripheral nervous systems
• Assesses patients, orders neuroimaging studies, diagnoses neurosurgical conditions, performs intricate operations
• Treats cerebral neoplasms, vertebral pathology, cerebrovascular lesions, head trauma, intervertebral disc disease, and neural compression
• Performs cranial procedures, vertebral fusion, minimally invasive techniques, endoscopic surgery, and microsurgical operations
• Also known as: brain surgeon, spinal surgeon, MD, DO