Why a Neurosurgeon and a Pain Anesthesiologist?

When it comes to explaining conditions that affect the spine, brain, and nervous system, few are more qualified than a neurosurgeon and an interventional pain anesthesiologist.

Neurosurgeons undergo 7+ years of intensive training after medical school, focusing exclusively on the brain, spine, and nervous system. They are experts in diagnosing and surgically treating everything from herniated discs and spinal stenosis to brain tumors and nerve injuries. 

Anesthesiologists must have a working knowledge of all body systems and diseases to prepare adequately for medical issues that may affect the body during surgery. Anesthesiologists with additional board certification in pain medicine complete rigorous fellowship training after their anesthesia residency, mastering interventional procedures and advanced medical management of chronic pain. They are experts in targeting pain at its source—especially pain involving the spine and nerves—using both cutting-edge technology and evidence-based care.

Together, these specialties bring a 360-degree view of the body’s most complex systems—offering both surgical and non-surgical perspectives. That’s what makes The Nervous Breakdown podcast so unique: two top-tier specialists breaking it all down in plain language, so you can understand what’s happening inside your body—and what to do about it.