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Lynne Lourdes N. Lucena, MD

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Graduate of UP Philippine General Hospital Neurosurgery, Fellow of Philippine College of Surgeons, Fellow of Academy of Filipino Neurosurgeons, Inc., 20+years of practice in brain and spinal cord surgery and diseases, local, national and international speaker and lecturer.

Working opportunities for neurosurgeon in Australia

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Neurosurgery is one of the most complex and highly paid specialties in medicine. A neurosurgeon uses surgical techniques to treat diseases of and injuries to the brain, peripheral nervous system, and spinal cord. This field requires extensive training which includes eight years of education after high school, followed by seven years of residency. Neurosurgeons are held in high regard internationally and are always highly sought due to their specialist nature. There are many opportunities for neurosurgeons to work in Australia.