Stephen Strange, also known as Doctor Strange, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. He is a highly skilled and renowned surgeon before he becomes a master of the mystic arts.
Dr. Stephen Strange is initially depicted as a neurosurgeon. He possesses exceptional surgical skills and is known for his ability to perform complex and intricate operations. However, following a severe car accident that damages his hands, Strange loses the dexterity and precision necessary to continue his medical career.
In his quest to find a cure for his injured hands, Stephen Strange travels to the Ancient One, a powerful sorcerer, and becomes his student. Under the Ancient One's tutelage, he learns the mystic arts and becomes the Sorcerer Supreme, protecting Earth from mystical threats and using his magical abilities to manipulate reality, cast spells, and access alternate dimensions.
So while Stephen Strange's initial profession is that of a neurosurgeon, his journey ultimately leads him to become the master of the mystic arts as Doctor Strange.