Dr. Perry Shear, MD

As an expert neurosurgeon, Dr. Perry Shear, MD diagnoses, assesses and performs surgery for treating various nervous system disorders. A neurosurgeon treats both life-threatening and chronic debilitating disorders of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. He uses a variety of procedures such as craniotomy, neuroendoscopy, and stereotactic radiosurgery to treat conditions. The diagnostic process involves using advanced imaging procedures and techniques such as brain angiography and MRI and CT scans to identify issues in the nervous system. Neurosurgeons are also required to work closely with neuroradiologists to develop effective treatment methods for clients.

Neurosurgery deals with identifying numerous disorders of the central and the peripheral nervous systems and treating them using a variety of surgical techniques and procedures. Some of the modern surgical instruments used by neurosurgeons include high-precision chisels, dissectors, elevators, hooks, probes, and robots. Neurosurgery consists of several specialized branches such as vascular neurosurgery, stereotactic neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, functional neurosurgery, oncological neurosurgery, spinal neurosurgery, skull base surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and peripheral neurosurgery. For practicing these branches, neurosurgeons are required to attend additional training.

Dr. Perry Shear, MD is rated as a top neurosurgeon in the Fairfield, CT area.

Dr. Perry Shear, MD is accepting new patients at his practice located at 305 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT, 6825. To book an appointment, please call (203) 337-2600