What is the difference between Neurosurgeons and Neurologists? Who will have more time to spend with family? Who will have less working hours? Who will have less workload? Who will have a better working condition? Who will earn more, what are their respective earnings?
Hello,
Both diagnose and treat the patients with neurological disorders, illness or injuries
Difference is
NEUROSURGEON :
Perform surgeries
They Focus on surgical procedures for emergencies which are required for brain,spine or skull trauma, remove tumours, blood clots, perform radiation treatments and microsurgery.
NEUROLOGIST :
Don't perform surgeries
Make diagnosis by evaluating the patients and treat them with medications and other non surgical treatments
Both are of highly stressful environment jobs facing intense pressure
AVERAGE SALARY:
NEUROSURGEON- is around Rs 4,00,000
NEUROLOGIST- is around Rs 3,50,000
WORKING HOURS:
NEUROSURGEON- an average of 61 hrs / week
NEUROLOGIST- an average of 40-50 hrs / week
Hope it helps
Good luck!
