Neurosurgery is a surgical specialty focused on treating the nervous system including the spinal cord and the brain.

Notable Neurosurgeons in Grey's Anatomy/Private Practice Edit

• Dr. Derek Shepherd (Chief of Neurosurgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital)
• Dr. Jim Nelson (Attending Neurosurgeon at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital)
• Dr. Amelia Shepherd (Neurosurgeon at St. Ambrose Hospital and Seaside Wellness)
• Dr. Ramsey (Attending Neurosurgeon at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital)
• Dr. Lexie Grey (Resident Neurosurgeon at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital)
• Dr. Meredith Grey (Former Resident Neurosurgeon at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital)

Surgical Procedures Edit

• Craniotomy: Cutting through the skin and drilling through and removing part of the skull to gain access to the brain. This is usually the start of most neurosurgery procedures.

Notable CasesEdit

Grey's AnatomyEdit

Season 5Edit

• Removal of Parasitic Cysts (Before and After): Addison brings Archer to Seattle Grace Hospital after he has a seizure which does not resolve itself, therefore being unable to make his own decision. Archer has neurocysticercosis - parasites in his brain. Derek initially believes the surgery to be impossible, even consulting with surgeons at Mayo Clinic and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, though after a pep-talk from Sam, he believes he is able to do so.