Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
SURG Neurosurgery
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Neurosurgeons evaluate and surgically treat conditions affecting the cranium, spine, and central and peripheral nervous systems. They provide outpatient, ambulatory, and emergency care and perform procedures involving the spine, brain, cerebrospinal fluid, trauma, and peripheral nerves.
Core Skills
- neurological diagnosis
- cranial and spinal surgery
- trauma and emergency surgery
- spinal decompression and fusion
- neurooncology procedures
- cerebrovascular surgical care
- peripheral nerve surgery
- perioperative patient management
- neurocritical care
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Rehabilitation
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Board Certification
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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