Understanding the Neurological Surgery Workforce

The distribution of the neurological surgery workforce plays a critical role in ensuring patients have timely access to specialized surgical care. This interactive resource allows users to explore the geographic distribution of neurological surgeons and surgical facilities across the United States using national workforce data.

Developed through a partnership between the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the UNC-Chapel Hill Cecil G. Sheps Center, this tool helps researchers, policymakers, educators, and advocates better understand where neurological surgeons practice and identify opportunities to strengthen access to care.

[Society Name] is proud to participate in this collaborative effort to improve understanding of the neurological surgery workforce and support informed workforce planning, advocacy, and research.

Explore the Interactive Workforce Map

Use the interactive map to explore the distribution of neurological surgeons at multiple geographic levels.

You can:

• View surgeon supply by county, Hospital Referral Region (HRR), or Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)
• Display hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers alongside workforce data
• Compare geographic regions across the country
• Download customized map images for presentations and reports

The map is preconfigured to display neurological surgery data while providing the same analytical capabilities available through the full ACS Surgical Workforce Mapping Tool.

Download Static Maps

For users who need ready-to-use graphics, the static map library provides downloadable images highlighting the neurological surgery workforce.

Available maps include:

• National maps
• State-level maps
• County-based workforce maps
• Hospital overlays
• Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) overlays

Use the filters above to quickly locate the map that best fits your needs.

Using These Maps

These maps are intended to support a variety of activities, including:

• Workforce planning
• Legislative and policy discussions
• Research and publications
• Educational presentations
• Advocacy efforts
• Strategic planning within neurological surgery

Static maps may be downloaded for presentations and reports. Interactive maps allow users to customize views and export images tailored to specific audiences.

About the Data

The Surgical Workforce Distribution Mapping Project combines physician workforce information with facility data to provide a comprehensive view of surgical care capacity across the United States.

Key features include:

• National and state workforce visualization
• Multiple geographic frameworks, including county, HRR, and CBSA
• Surgeons practicing at multiple locations
• Hospital and ambulatory surgical center overlays
• Data developed in collaboration with participating specialty societies

Hospital service flags and facility classifications are derived from publicly available data sources and should be interpreted within the context of the accompanying documentation. Visit the ACS website to learn more about the data sources used in this project.

About the Partnership

The Surgical Workforce Distribution Mapping Project is a collaborative initiative between the American College of Surgeons and the UNC-Chapel Hill Cecil G. Sheps Center, with contributions from participating surgical specialty societies.

The project supports ongoing efforts to improve understanding of the surgical workforce and strengthen access to surgical care through data-informed advocacy, research, and policy development.

To learn more about the project and explore other surgical specialties, visit the ACS Surgical Workforce Mapping Tool.