A "retired neurosurgeon" is someone who used to be a doctor specialized in performing surgery on the brain and nervous system, but they have now stopped working because they are no longer practicing medicine. Full definition
While he is hardly a Washington outsider — like Trump and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, who are leading more broadly in national polls — he does have a number of things that Iowa voters find potentially appealing, such as his experience in the Senate, where he's involved with national security. (inc.com)
The set - up is a perfect blend of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner and Meet the Parents, but despite the forced bonhomie of retired neurosurgeon Dean Armitage (Bradley Whitford) trying desperately to be down with his new homie Chris, and the hospitality of Dean's psychiatrist wife Missy (Catherine Keener), Chris just can not relax. (lwlies.com)
Retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson speaks at the Republican National Convention on July 19 in Cleveland. (npr.org)