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This list compiles the names of neurologists and neurosurgeons with a corresponding Wikipedia biographical article, and is not necessarily a reflection of their relative importance in the field. Many neurologists and neurosurgeons are considered to be neuroscientists as well and some neurologists are also in the list of psychiatrists.
The Sisters of Charity helped Chattanooga raise the 1,570,000 dollars by mortgaging their own land in Kentucky. [3] Paul Kruesi, an outspoken citizen in Chattanooga at the time made a statement that, "if Knoxville could raise 2.5 million dollars for a new hospital then chattanooga can raise 2 million."
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is a professional organization focused on advancing the specialty of neurological surgery. Founded in 1931, the AANS serves a membership of over 12,000 professionals worldwide, including neurosurgeons, medical students and allied health professionals.
In response, Chattanooga and Hamilton County agreed to jointly purchase, equip, and open the hospital. At a cost of $50,000 ($1.8 million in 2023 dollars), Baroness Erlanger Hospital opened with 72 beds in 1899. [11] 1900 - During its first nine months of operation, Erlanger treated 350 patients and performed at least one surgery each day. [6]
Neurosurgery or neurological surgery, known in common parlance as brain surgery, is the medical specialty that focuses on the surgical treatment or rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, and cerebrovascular system. [1]
He completed pediatric neurosurgery training at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and completed a research fellowship in neurophysiology. He received board certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery in 1990. Doty spent 9 years on active duty service in the U.S. Army Medical Department, attaining the rank of major.
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) is a professional association representing neurosurgeons, neurosurgical residents, medical students, and allied health professionals. History [ edit ]
A devout Roman Catholic, Dr. White was a member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. He attended mass regularly and prayed before performing surgeries. [2] Throughout his career, White performed over 10,000 surgical operations and authored more than 900 publications on clinical neurosurgery, medical ethics and health care. [2]