Doctors and services — Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeon — what to know

A neurosurgeon treats, including with surgery, conditions of the brain, the spinal cord, the spine and the peripheral nerves. People see one for a herniated disc, a narrowed spinal canal, lower-back or neck pain that spreads to the limbs, and with the after-effects of a head or back injury. At the visit the neurosurgeon assesses whether an operation is needed.

What happens at the visit

The neurosurgeon studies your imaging, asks about your complaints and checks your strength, sensation and reflexes. They then explain the options — observation, treatment without surgery or an operation — and what each involves.

Before the visit

Bring an identity document, the results of earlier tests and any discharge summaries, and a list of the medicines you take.

Bring the disc and the report from your MRI or CT scan — the visit is rarely complete without them. Bring the discharge summaries from earlier treatment too.

Visits paid by НЗОК (NHIF)

A specialist visit paid by НЗОК (NHIF) usually needs a referral from your GP; a referral is valid for 30 days. A paid visit is possible without one. Whether the doctor sees НЗОК patients, which health funds they work with and the price are on their profile.

Source: NHIF (nhif.bg)

Updated on 10/11/2026

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