Dr Anton Scheepers

A Day in the Life of a Neurologist and Neurosurgeon

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As you’ve learned in our series on neurology, this specialized medical field is complicated and requires years and years of schooling before you can enter into private practice. Even though you’re now familiar with these details and the amount of education you need, you may still be wondering what a typical day is like for … Read more

Interview with Neurosurgeon Dr. Subrata Ghosh

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This past month I had the pleasure of interviewing a very prominent neurosurgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Subrata Ghosh is primarily a brain surgeon, although after many years of practice knows quite a bit about neurology in general. His philosophy is: I am a physician first and then a Neurosurgeon. I treat patients as people, … Read more

Path to Becoming a Neurologist or Neurosurgeon

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It’s important to understand that while becoming a neurologist or a neurosurgeon is a fulfilling career choice, it’s not easy to get there. Having a high level of interest is necessary. You must also enjoy interacting with people and listening carefully to what they have to say. In some ways diagnosing a neurological disorder is … Read more

What’s the Difference Between a Neurologist and a Neurosurgeon?

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As you learned in the article The Nervous System and How it Works, neurology is the study of the nervous system. Today’s article will discuss the differences between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon and how each profession works with people who experience problems with their nervous system. Neurologists Neurologists are medical doctors who learn what … Read more

The Nervous System & How it Works

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At the very center of the nervous system is your brain. What you see and hear first registers there. Imagine you are with your friends at school and they start acting silly. You see them and hear them, then decide you want to video them on your smart phone. All those thoughts have transpired in … Read more

What is Orthopedics? (Also: Orthopaedics)

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What is Orthopedics? Orthopedics is the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the musculoskeletal system. An Orthopedic Surgeon treats patients who suffer from disorders of the bones, joints, muscles and associated structures like ligaments, tendons, nerves, bones and skin. They diagnose and treat a wide range of bone and skeletal problems, … Read more

Q & A – Interview with a Surgical Technologist

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Today we present an interview with Leann Williams, a surgical technologist and surgical technologist educator from Tucson, Arizona. What makes surgical technologists special? “We are one of the only healthcare professionals who get the opportunity to hold a beating heart, touch the brain; not just a mind, and bring life into this world.” How did … Read more

Becoming a Certified Surgical First Assistant / Surgical Assistant

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If, after becoming a certified surgical technologist and working in the field for a period of time, you may want to advance in this allied health career. If this sounds like you, investigate becoming a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA). Surgical assistants are medical professionals who assist both surgeons and … Read more

Becoming a Certified Surgical Technologist

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If becoming a doctor isn’t the right career for you, but you would like to work in allied health, surgical technology may be a good option. Surgical technologists work alongside doctors and surgeons. They are frequently present during operations and provide critical assistance to operating room physicians. What does a surgical technologist do? The primary … Read more