Neurosurgeons specialize in treating brain tumors through traditional (open) surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and CyberKnife radiosurgery, a noninvasive form of radiation therapy. They perform biopsies (taking tiny tissue samples) to test for cancer. They also surgically remove tumors and surrounding tissue.

Neuro-oncologists specialize in diagnosing and treating cancerous tumors of the brain and spinal cord. They treat these cancers using medications, including chemotherapy. Neuro-oncologists often serve as your main health care provider, coordinating your treatment among several specialists.

These cancer specialists have subspecialty training in high-energy X-rays and other radiation therapy. Radiation can destroy cancer cells or prevent their spread. Using advanced technologies, radiation oncologists can precisely target cancer cells to avoid damaging nearby healthy tissue.

These cancer specialists are nurse practitioners and physician assistants who work closely with your oncologist to help with diagnosis and treatment. They may also recommend medications and lifestyle changes and provide other support.

Interventional neuroradiologists use imaging studies such as CT scans and MRIs to diagnose and treat conditions of the central nervous system, head, neck, and spine.

A neurotologist is a type of otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist, or ENT). This doctor provides medical and surgical care to people with diseases that affect the ears, balance system, certain skull bones, and other head and neck structures.

A neuroradiologist uses imaging studies such as CT scans and MRIs to diagnose conditions of the central nervous system, head, neck, and spine.

Neuro-anesthesiologists specialize in using medications to block pain, help you relax, or make you unconscious for brain tumor procedures. Neuro-anesthesiologists also monitor your vital functions such as breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate during surgery. Depending on the type of surgery you are having, you may need local (small area), regional (larger area), or general (overall) anesthesia.

Neuropathologists specialize in diagnosing conditions of the brain and nervous system by looking at tissue samples through a microscope.

Clinical pathologists specialize in diagnosing conditions by examining bodily fluids such as blood and urine.

Neurointensivists specialize in the care of critically ill people with brain or spinal cord conditions who require additional care and close monitoring, usually in a neurointensive care unit.