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  • Thy N Huskey, MD

    Thy N Huskey, MD

    Distance: 14.35 mi
    300 1ST CAPITOL DR
    SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301
  • Thy N Huskey, MD

    Thy N Huskey, MD

    Distance: 14.35 mi
    3789 NEW TOWN BLVD
    SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301
  • Fredric Simowitz, MD

    Fredric Simowitz, MD

    Distance: 14.35 mi
    2 Westbury Dr
    Saint Charles, MO 63301
  • Max P Benzaquen, MD

    Max P Benzaquen, MD

    Distance: 16.7 mi
    900 E CHERRY ST
    TROY, MO 63379
  • Glenn Sherrod, DO 150 Points

    Glenn Sherrod, DO

    Neurological Medicine Inc
    Distance: 18.27 mi
    12266 DePaul Drive
    Suite 130
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Paul Sheehan, MD 110 Points

    Paul Sheehan, MD

    North County Neurosurgery Inc
    Distance: 18.27 mi
    12255 De Paul Dr Ste 830
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Simon Horenstein, MD 100 Points

    Simon Horenstein, MD

    Distance: 18.27 mi
    12255 DE PAUL DRIVE STE 845N
    BRIDGETON, MO 63044
  • Thy N Huskey, MD

    Thy N Huskey, MD

    Distance: 18.27 mi
    12303 DE PAUL DR
    BRIDGETON, MO 63044
  • Waqar U Mirza, MD

    Waqar U Mirza, MD

    Distance: 18.27 mi
    12277 DE PAUL DR STE 504
    BRIDGETON, MO 63044
  • Glenn M Sherrod, DO

    Glenn M Sherrod, DO

    Distance: 18.27 mi
    12255 DE PAUL DR STE 770
    BRIDGETON, MO 63044
  • Thy N Huskey, MD

    Thy N Huskey, MD

    Distance: 20.35 mi
    1 VILLAGE SQUARE DR STE A
    HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
  • Philip D Dean, MD

    Philip D Dean, MD

    Distance: 21.47 mi
    511 E MAIN ST PO BOX 709
    WARRENTON, MO 63383
  • Jamie T Haas, MD 30 Points

    Jamie T Haas, MD

    Distance: 23.41 mi
    901 PATIENTS FIRST DR
    WASHINGTON, MO 63090
  • Jo J Bonner, MD

    Jo J Bonner, MD

    Distance: 23.41 mi
    901 E 5TH ST
    WASHINGTON, MO 63090
  • Jamie T Haas, MD

    Jamie T Haas, MD

    Distance: 23.41 mi
    901 E 5TH ST
    WASHINGTON, MO 63090
  • Philip Dean, MD

    Philip Dean, MD

    Neurology Associates - Washington
    Distance: 23.41 mi
    851 East 5th Street, Suite 148
    Washington, MO 63090
  • Sherry X Ma, MD 10 Points

    Sherry X Ma, MD

    Distance: 24.59 mi
    505 COUCH AVE STE 220
    KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
  • Ashish Nanda 150 Points

    Ashish Nanda

    Ashish Nanda, MD
    Distance: 27.12 mi
    1055 Bowles Ave
    Suite 200
    Fenton, MO 63026
  • Jacob Kitchener 150 Points

    Jacob Kitchener

    Jacob Kitchener, MD
    Distance: 27.12 mi
    1055 Bowles Ave
    Suite 200
    Fenton, MO 63026
  • Michael Snyder 150 Points

    Michael Snyder

    Michael Snyder, MD
    Distance: 27.12 mi
    1055 Bowles Ave
    Suite 200
    Fenton, MO 63026

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