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  • Morvarid Karimi, MD

    Morvarid Karimi, MD

    Distance: 18.22 mi
    660 S EUCLID AVE
    SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
  • Glenn Lopate, MD

    Glenn Lopate, MD

    Distance: 18.22 mi
    5535 DELMAR BLVD
    SAINT LOUIS, MO 63112
  • Angela Capps

    Angela Capps

    Mercy Clinic Neuropsychology - St. Louis
    Distance: 18.22 mi
    615 S. New Ballas Road
    Saint Louis, MO 63141
  • Dave A Rengachary, MD

    Dave A Rengachary, MD

    Distance: 18.22 mi
    5535 DELMAR BLVD
    SAINT LOUIS, MO 63112
  • Eli R Shuter, MD

    Eli R Shuter, MD

    Distance: 18.22 mi
    5535 DELMAR BLVD
    SAINT LOUIS, MO 63112
  • Barry A Singer, MD

    Barry A Singer, MD

    Distance: 18.22 mi
    1 BARNES JEWISH PLZ STE 16304
    SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
  • Richard S Sohn, MD

    Richard S Sohn, MD

    Distance: 18.22 mi
    5535 DELMAR BLVD
    SAINT LOUIS, MO 63112
  • Randall Bateman, MD

    Randall Bateman, MD

    Washington University - Neurology
    Distance: 18.22 mi
    660 South Euclid Avenue, Box B-111
    Saint Louis, MO 63110
  • Philip Dennis, MD 100 Points

    Philip Dennis, MD

    Med East
    Distance: 18.47 mi
    100 N 8th St
    East Saint Louis, IL 62201
  • Mukteshwar L Mehra, MD

    Mukteshwar L Mehra, MD

    Distance: 22.73 mi
    400 CALDWELL ST
    STAUNTON, IL 62088
  • Sherry X Ma, MD 10 Points

    Sherry X Ma, MD

    Distance: 24.38 mi
    505 COUCH AVE STE 220
    KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
  • Daniel Phillips, MD
    430 Points

    Daniel Phillips, MD

    Dept Of Neurology Washington Univ School Of Medicine; Neurological & Electrodiagnostic Institute
    Distance: 26.35 mi
    14825 North Outer 40 Road Suite 330
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Patti Nemeth, MD 340 Points

    Patti Nemeth, MD

    Distance: 26.35 mi
    224 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 610S
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • William Rosenfeld, MD 270 Points

    William Rosenfeld, MD

    Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Center for Children & Adults
    Distance: 26.35 mi
    222 South Woods Mill Road, Suite 610-N, Saint Lukes Medical Building
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • James Rohrbaugh, MD 150 Points

    James Rohrbaugh, MD

    Child Neurology Assoc
    Distance: 26.35 mi
    226 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 46W
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • David M Peeples, MD
    140 Points

    David M Peeples, MD

    Distance: 26.35 mi
    14825 N OUTER 40 ST 330
    CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
  • Garret Burris, MD 110 Points

    Garret Burris, MD

    Child Neurology Assoc
    Distance: 26.35 mi
    226 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 46W
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Raymond Cohen, DO 110 Points

    Raymond Cohen, DO

    Distance: 26.35 mi
    16216 Baxter Rd Ste 340
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • David Reisler, MD 100 Points

    David Reisler, MD

    Dept Of Neurology Washington Univ School Of Medicine
    Distance: 26.35 mi
    224 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 550
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Garrett Burris, MD - No longer in practice 30 Points

    Garrett Burris, MD - No longer in practice

    Distance: 26.35 mi
    -
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Daniel Phillips, MD 20 Points

    Daniel Phillips, MD

    Distance: 26.35 mi
    14825 N OUTER 40 ST 330
    CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
  • James Rohrbaugh, MD 10 Points

    James Rohrbaugh, MD

    James R. Rohrbaugh, MD & Associates
    Distance: 26.35 mi
    226 South Woods Mill Road, Suite 46-W
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Gihan Kader 10 Points

    Gihan Kader

    Distance: 26.35 mi
    232 S Woods Mill Rd
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • David Reisler, MD 10 Points

    David Reisler, MD

    Distance: 26.35 mi
    224 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 550
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • David Callahan, MD

    David Callahan, MD

    Distance: 26.35 mi
    226 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 46w
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Susan Lippmann, MD

    Susan Lippmann, MD

    Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Center for Children & Adults
    Distance: 26.35 mi
    222 South Woods Mill Road, Suite 610-N, Saint Lukes Medical Building
    Chesterfield, MO 63017

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