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  • Nighat Sarwar, MD
    210 Points

    Nighat Sarwar, MD

    Neurology
    18350 Roscoe Blvd #700
    Northridge, CA 91324
  • David Brandes, MD 160 Points

    David Brandes, MD

    18433 Roscoe Blvd Ste 210
    Northridge, CA 91325
  • Lawrence Weinberg, MD 120 Points

    Lawrence Weinberg, MD

    Northridge Neurological Medical Group Inc
    18433 Roscoe Blvd Ste 210
    Northridge, CA 91325
  • Ronald Ziman, MD 110 Points

    Ronald Ziman, MD

    Northridge Neurological Med
    18433 Roscoe Blvd Ste 210
    Northridge, CA 91325
  • Kanwal Nayyar, MD 100 Points

    Kanwal Nayyar, MD

    17075 Devonshire St Ste 209
    Northridge, CA 91325
  • Shervin Eshraghi, MD
    300 Points

    Shervin Eshraghi, MD

    Distance: 3.93 mi
    18133 Ventura Blvd #300
    Tarzana, CA 91356
  • Michael Wienir, MD 140 Points

    Michael Wienir, MD

    San Fernando Valley Neurological Medical Group
    Distance: 3.93 mi
    18370 Burbank Blvd Ste 107
    Tarzana, CA 91356
  • George Chow, MD 110 Points

    George Chow, MD

    Distance: 3.93 mi
    18370 Burbank Blvd # Blvd-107
    Tarzana, CA 91356
  • Richard Pellegrino, MD 110 Points

    Richard Pellegrino, MD

    Distance: 3.93 mi
    18411 Clark St Ste 201
    Tarzana, CA 91356
  • Peter Andersson, MD 100 Points

    Peter Andersson, MD

    Distance: 3.93 mi
    18370 Burbank Blvd Ste 107
    Tarzana, CA 91356
  • Deepak Chugh, MD 100 Points

    Deepak Chugh, MD

    Distance: 3.93 mi
    18344 Clark St Ste 208, Tarzana Med Square
    Tarzana, CA 91356
  • Zinovy N Lekht, MD 10 Points

    Zinovy N Lekht, MD

    Distance: 3.93 mi
    18607 VENTURA BLVD 101
    TARZANA, CA 91356
  • Yuriy Verpukhovskiy, MD

    Yuriy Verpukhovskiy, MD

    Distance: 3.93 mi
    18607 VENTURA BLVD STE 101
    TARZANA, CA 91356
  • Nina L Zasorin, MD

    Nina L Zasorin, MD

    Distance: 3.93 mi
    18607 VENTURA BLVD 101
    TARZANA, CA 91356
  • Jasvinder Nangiana 710 Points

    Jasvinder Nangiana

    Providence Medical Institute - Mission Hills
    Distance: 4.45 mi
    11550 Indian Hills Road
    Suite 261
    Mission Hills, CA 91345
  • Victor Hogen Jr, MD 110 Points

    Victor Hogen Jr, MD

    Distance: 4.45 mi
    11550 Indian Hills Rd Ste 330
    Mission Hills, CA 91345
  • Madhavi Lekkala 100 Points

    Madhavi Lekkala

    Facey Medical Group - Mission Hills, Neurology
    Distance: 4.45 mi
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard
    Floor 3
    Mission Hills, CA 91345
  • Kanwal K Nayyar, MD

    Kanwal K Nayyar, MD

    Distance: 4.45 mi
    14901 RINALDI ST STE 325
    MISSION HILLS, CA 91345

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