Neurosurgeon Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Neurosurgeon includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Overseeing and coordinating teams of surgeons and nurses in the operating theater.
Operating microscopes for surgeries to perform microsurgeries.
Ordering, performing, and interpreting results of diagnostic tests, such as MRIs, PET scans, and CT scans.
Handling unscheduled emergency surgeries.
Working with psychiatrists, therapists, and neurologists, and consulting with other departments.
Performing basic administrative and business tasks, such as keeping records, writing prescriptions, and filling out paperwork.
Assessing and diagnosing patients, prescribing treatments, and monitoring the patients' progress.
Meeting with families of patients in surgery and keeping them updated.
Keeping up with new discoveries and attending academic conferences.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Neurosurgeon duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Neurosurgeon roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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