Neurologist

The Neurology department within Frisius MC Heerenveen location currently consists of Ms. J.P. van Amerongen, Ms. J.A.M.L. Sie, Ms. W. van Steenbergen, Ms. E.A. van de Ven, Dr. S.J.A. van den Bogaard, Mr. C.H.A. Lugtenberg, and Mr. A.M.A. van der Vegt. Together with the Leeuwarden location, Heerenveen forms one Neurology department.

Within the hospital, there is pleasant cooperation with the Neurosurgery department of UMC Groningen. One day per week, a neurosurgeon is present for surgeries, outpatient activities, and consultations. Carotid surgery takes place at the Leeuwarden location. The Neurology departments of Leeuwarden and Heerenveen are currently working towards full integration, which is expected to be completed in 2027.

Additionally, the Neurology department is part of an accredited multidisciplinary sleep center, together with, among others, Pulmonology, ENT, Oral Surgery, Medical Psychology, and Pediatrics. A PA somnologist is also employed, and two neurologists are accredited somnologists.

You will work in a modern Neurology department with a six-bed Brain Care Unit. Two Neurology PAs work in the clinical department. The department is young, ambitious, and works closely with a well-equipped KNF department, including recognition for the training of KNF technicians. The CVA care provided is among the best in the Northern Netherlands.

For the patient categories CVA/ABI, MS, and Parkinson's, support from specialized nurses is available. Within the ER, resident physicians and ER physicians work, providing, among other things, neurological triage. All neurologists within the department participate equally in the on-call shifts.