They are known to employ a wide variety of diagnostic tests such as nerve conduction studies and are often called upon to make cognitive assessments and offer medical advice. These doctors are surgical specialists that diagnosis, treat, and rehabilitate disorders of the brain, nervous system and spine. Neurosurgery has one of the longest training periods of any medical specialty. Typically, the neurosurgeon will train four years of medical school then five to seven years of residency training. Following residency, the surgeon will seek to be board certified in their specialty.
Board certification demonstrates the highest level of training possible in the field.
Psychiatrists These doctors have been fully trained in general medicine and have elected to specialize in mental conditions and disorders. Board certification in psychiatry requires years of training and testing. Unlike the psychologist, the psychiatrist can prescribe medication such as antidepressants and give medical advice. Psychiatrist can offer a mixture of traditional talk therapy along with medication. Psychiatrists do not traditionally treat brain-injured produced by trauma.