A lot of people don’t know that there is a difference between a neuro-physician and a neurosurgeon. But in truth, there is a huge difference between the two, just like there is between the terms physician and surgeon. A physician is a doctor who can treat illnesses by prescribing medicines. But when they see that the problem is something that requires surgery, they refer people to surgeons. Surgeons operate on patients to remove tumors and treat injuries. Both physicians and surgeons are very important people in the medical field. Without one, the other will be completely lost and no patient will ever get the right diagnosis. Those that know the difference between the two also know that you can’t go to a physician for a surgery or a surgeon for the prevention of a disease.