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  • Erik He 150 Points

    Erik He

    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
    Distance: 25.71 mi
    5 Kish Hospital Dr
    Ste 103
    Dekalb, IL 60115
  • Mircea Iacob 150 Points

    Mircea Iacob

    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
    Distance: 25.71 mi
    5 Kish Hospital Dr
    Ste 203
    Dekalb, IL 60115
  • Subhash Patel 150 Points

    Subhash Patel

    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
    Distance: 25.71 mi
    5 Kish Hospital Dr
    Ste 203
    Dekalb, IL 60115
  • Mark J Trelka, MD 20 Points

    Mark J Trelka, MD

    Distance: 27.01 mi
    565 LAKEVIEW PKWY STE 104
    VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
  • Nitin Nadkarni, MD 150 Points

    Nitin Nadkarni, MD

    Distance: 27.08 mi
    2222 Weber Rd
    Crest Hill, IL 60435
  • Nitin V Nadkarni, MD -10 Points

    Nitin V Nadkarni, MD

    Distance: 27.08 mi
    2222 WEBER RD
    Crest Hill, IL 60403
  • Larry Robbins, MD 300 Points

    Larry Robbins, MD

    Robbins Headache Clinic
    Distance: 27.42 mi
    2610 Lake Cook Road
    Suite 160
    Riverwoods, IL 60015
  • Bianca Barcelo 150 Points

    Bianca Barcelo

    Northwestern Medical Group
    Distance: 30.55 mi
    15300 West Ave
    Ste 210
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Paulina Gonzalez Latapi 150 Points

    Paulina Gonzalez Latapi

    Northwestern Medical Group
    Distance: 30.55 mi
    15300 West Ave
    Ste 210
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Edith Graham 150 Points

    Edith Graham

    Northwestern Medical Group
    Distance: 30.55 mi
    15300 West Ave
    Ste 210
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Erik Pioro 150 Points

    Erik Pioro

    Northwestern Medical Group
    Distance: 30.55 mi
    15300 West Ave
    Ste 210
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Mithila Fadia 150 Points

    Mithila Fadia

    Northwestern Medical Group - Neurosciences and Orthopaedics
    Distance: 33.79 mi
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd
    Level 3
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
  • Neil Nadkarni 150 Points

    Neil Nadkarni

    Northwestern Medical Group - Neurosciences and Orthopaedics
    Distance: 33.79 mi
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd
    Level 3
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
  • Barry Riskin, MD 100 Points

    Barry Riskin, MD

    Distance: 33.79 mi
    660 N Bradley Rd
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
  • Laura Goldstein 50 Points

    Laura Goldstein

    Laura G. Goldstein, MD
    Distance: 33.79 mi
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd
    Pavilion B, Level 3
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
  • Scott A Metrick, MD 10 Points

    Scott A Metrick, MD

    Distance: 33.79 mi
    900 N WESTMORELAND RD STE 220
    LAKE FOREST, IL 60045

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