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  • Janice Keating
    150 Points
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    Janice Keating

    Mercy Clinic Neurology - Fort Smith
    2713 S. 74th Street
    Suite 401
    Fort Smith, AR 72903
    Janice Keating practices as a Neurologist in Fort Smith, AR.
  • Tonya Phillips
    150 Points
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    Tonya Phillips

    Mercy Clinic Neurology - Fort Smith
    2713 S. 74th Street
    Suite 401
    Fort Smith, AR 72903
    Tonya Phillips practices as a Neurologist in Fort Smith, AR.
  • Janice Keating, MD 210 Points

    Janice Keating, MD

    Sparks Clinic
    3808 Gary Street
    Fort Smith, AR 72903
  • John Kareus, DO 100 Points

    John Kareus, DO

    Cooper Clinic
    PO Box 3528
    Fort Smith, AR 72913
  • William Knubley, MD 100 Points

    William Knubley, MD

    Cooper Clinic
    PO Box 3528
    Fort Smith, AR 72913
  • Tonya Phillips, MD 100 Points

    Tonya Phillips, MD

    Cooper Clinic
    6801 Rogers Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72903
  • Ernest Serrano, MD 100 Points

    Ernest Serrano, MD

    Holt Krock Clinic
    PO Box 17030
    Fort Smith, AR 72917
  • James Bruton, MD 100 Points

    James Bruton, MD

    Renal Care Assoc
    1500 Dodson Ave Ste 280
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Joseph Mc Carty, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Mc Carty, MD

    River Valley Neurology Ctr
    600 Lexington Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Thomas Cheyne, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Cheyne, MD

    River Valley Orthopaedic Ctr
    PO Box 17030
    Fort Smith, AR 72917
  • William Griggs III, MD 100 Points

    William Griggs III, MD

    Southwest Neurological Inst
    PO Box 3890
    Fort Smith, AR 72913
  • Duane Birky, MD 100 Points

    Duane Birky, MD

    Sparks Neurology Ctr
    1500 Dodson Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Margaret Tremwel, MD 100 Points

    Margaret Tremwel, MD

    PO Box 17030
    Fort Smith, AR 72917
  • Timothy Booker 50 Points

    Timothy Booker

    Mercy Clinic Neurology - Fort Smith
    2713 S 74th St
    Suite 401
    Fort Smith, AR 72903
  • William Knubley 50 Points

    William Knubley

    Mercy Clinic Neurology - Fort Smith
    2713 S. 74th Street
    Suite 401
    Fort Smith, AR 72903
  • Duane Birky, MD 40 Points

    Duane Birky, MD

    408 S. 16th St.
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Duane L Birky, MD

    Duane L Birky, MD

    408 S 16TH ST
    FORT SMITH, AR 72901
  • William L Griggs, MD

    William L Griggs, MD

    3011 JENNY LIND RD
    FORT SMITH, AR 72901
  • John L Kareus, DO

    John L Kareus, DO

    6801 ROGERS AVE
    FORT SMITH, AR 72903
  • Janice M Keating, MD

    Janice M Keating, MD

    6801 ROGERS AVE
    FORT SMITH, AR 72903
  • William A Knubley, MD

    William A Knubley, MD

    6801 ROGERS AVE
    FORT SMITH, AR 72903
  • Tonya L Phillips, MD

    Tonya L Phillips, MD

    7001 ROGERS AVE
    FORT SMITH, AR 72903
  • Tonya Phillips, MD

    Tonya Phillips, MD

    8813 Canterbury Cv
    Fort Smith, AR 72903
  • Margaret F Tremwel, MD

    Margaret F Tremwel, MD

    408 S 16TH ST
    FORT SMITH, AR 72901
  • Margaret F Tremwel, MD

    Margaret F Tremwel, MD

    1401 S J ST
    FORT SMITH, AR 72901

Neurologist Info

Neurologist Summary:
A Neurologist is a physician who diagnoses, treats, and manages disorders, disease and injuries to the nervous system. This includes such areas as the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. A referral is usually required from a family or attending physician.

A neurologist also manages long-term care for patients who are afflicted with diseases and disorders present at birth or that have developed later on in life. Conditions such as MS, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease are just some of the disorders a neurologist may offer long-term care for.

Education and Training: In order to become a neurologist, 4 years of undergraduate study followed by 4 years of medical school are required. An addition 4 years must be spent doing an internship in neurology. A total of 12 years of study and training are required, along with writing certification exams, to become a certified neurologist.

Neurologist FAQs:
What is a

Neurologist

?
A Neurologist is a physician who treats nervous system disorders, including diseases of the spinal cord, nerves, and the brain. A Neurologist examines nerves in the head and neck, muscle movement, balance, reflexes, memory and speech.

What procedures does a Neurologist perform?
A Neurologist can perform CAT scans, MRIs, EEGs and spinal taps.

What type of nervous system disorders does a Neurologist treat?
A Neurologist can treat Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Meningitis, Parkinson's Disease, Speech Disorders, Seizure Disorders, Spinal Cord Disorders, and many other nervous system diseases.

What can I expect during a neurological exam?
A neurologist will perform a physical examination and check the performance of different areas of the body. This includes checking the level of consciousness and memory; eye reflexes, hearing, taste, and smell; abnormal movements or twitching; skin and muscle sensations; coordination; and the ability of the patient to walk. If need be, the neurologist will then order additional tests such as a CT scan or MRI.

When should a person see a neurologist?
Usually, a family physician will refer a patient to a neurologist if there is a concern regarding a possible disorder or illness involving the nervous system. If involved in an accident or if an illness of the nervous system has been contracted, a patient will also be referred to a neurologist.

Does a neurologist treat children?
Certainly, your best bet is to consult a pediatric neurologist who has received specialized training in pediatrics. Many of the concerns regarding nervous system health in children are diseases or conditions that are present at birth and need to be monitored over a long period of time. Such conditions include epilepsy, ADHD, autism, brain tumor and migraines, developmental disorders, and mental retardation.

How do I find a Neurologist in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a Neurologist in your state. Select Neurologist from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Neurologist in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Neurologist in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Neurologists in your city and state.

Neurologist Related Terms:
neurology, spinal cord, nervous system, neurologist, Parkinson's Disease, brain, nerves, memory, seizures, reflexes