Taxonomy Code 2084A2900X

The directory of Physicians (Neurocritical Care) in Houston, Texas was last updated 1/9/2024

Physicians (Neurocritical Care)
Taxonomy Code 2084A2900X

Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology

Description

The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.

Notes

Source: Adapted from the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties website definition at: http://www.ucns.org/go/subspecialty/neurocritical [7/1/2016: new]