The debate as to the realtive worth of neuologists vs neurosurgeons can be quite prickly but I am tilting to Lora's rationale. I have had one miserable neurosurgeon - both surgical skills and patient manner - who did the one stop shopping approach and I have had wonderful experiences with a disciplinary team of a neurologist and neurogsurgeon. The neurologist was the gatekeeper and an integral part of the post surgical process. And, thanks be to God, the surgeon knew what he was doing. So, I would suggest that a person never automatically dismiss a neurologist but carefully look at the environment in which he/she operates and if it is part of a surgical team before making decsions/judgements.