What is Neurosurgeon?
A surgeon specializing in surgery on the nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord.
How Many Neurosurgeons In South Africa
South Africa has 65 neurosurgeons for 40 million inhabitants; that is, one neurosurgeon for 620,000 inhabitants.
How many female neurosurgeons are there in South Africa?
On the other side of the continent, within Southern Africa, the Republic of South Africa (RSA) has the highest number of registered female neurosurgeons,
the total being 18, and is ranked third on the continent after Algeria and Morocco.
Who are the top neurosurgeons in South Africa?
Dr. Akinola Oduntan.
Dr. Hanno Vivier.
Dr. Emmanuel (EK) Thobejane.
Dr. Louis Nel.
Dr. Crispin Thompson.
Dr. Sudhir Dookie.
Dr. Minette du Preez.
Dr. Labuschagne.
Where can I study neurosurgeons in South Africa?
University of Cape Town.
University of KwaZulu-Natal.
University of Stellenbosch.
University of the Witwatersrand.
How many years does it take to be a neurosurgeon in South Africa?
In South Africa, it takes approximately 12 years to become a neurosurgeon.
Who is the youngest neurosurgeon in South Africa?
At the age of 29, Mthatha-born Dr Ncumisa Jilata has become Africa’s youngest neurosurgeon following her Fellowship graduation in Durban on 18 May 2017.
Her milestone achievement was highlighted by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in an address to the National Assembly on 31 May.