Ben Carson is known throughout America and the globe. His fame stems from his successful career as a neurosurgeon. The neurosurgeon and former head of Pediatric Neurosurgery at John Hopkins already hung his surgical gloves. However, this did not close the lid on the scholar's cash flow. Currently, he keeps his hands busy with his other job, being a columnist.
When he was working as a neurosurgeon, Dr. Ben Carson became an international figure when he became the first doctor to successfully separate conjoined twins; born joined together at the head. In 2008, his services were recognized by George W. Bush, the former president of the United States, who awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. More recently in 2013, while at the National Prayer Breakfast Conference, the former surgeon made headlines once more when he delivered a speech about the federal government and social issues.
So successful was the surgeon's career that he amassed a fortune of 10 million dollars from it.
Dr. Ben Carson was born in 1951 in Michigan. His parents separated when he was young and he was raised by a single mother. He acquired his education from Yale University and the University of Michigan Medical School.
While working in the medical field, Dr. Ben Carson delved into the world of plastic surgery, neurosurgery, oncology and pediatrics. Later on when he was at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he served as director of pediatric neurosurgeon. At 33 years old, he was the youngest director of pediatric neurosurgery.
When asked the reason behind his numerous successful operations under the surgical light, Dr. Ben Carson credits his 3D reasoning skills and his impeccable hand-eye coordination. His success in the operating room is the key behind his financial wealth.
After graduation, Dr. Ben Carson started working at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He worked as a neurosurgery resident before he became more interested in pediatrics.
