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