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  • David Hosford, MD 100 Points

    David Hosford, MD

    Distance: 14.33 mi
    508 Fulton St Bldg 16
    Durham, NC 27705
  • Marvin Rozear, MD 100 Points

    Marvin Rozear, MD

    Private Diagnostic Clinic
    Distance: 14.33 mi
    718 Rutherford St, Box 3849
    Durham, NC 27705
  • Donald Sanders, MD 100 Points

    Donald Sanders, MD

    Distance: 14.33 mi
    Box 3403
    Durham, NC 27710
  • Zaeem Siddiqi, MD 100 Points

    Zaeem Siddiqi, MD

    Distance: 14.33 mi
    Dept Of Neuroduke Univ, Box 3403
    Durham, NC 27710
  • Kenneth Sommerville, MD 100 Points

    Kenneth Sommerville, MD

    Distance: 14.33 mi
    PO Box 110167
    Durham, NC 27709
  • Stanley Prusiner, MD 100 Points

    Stanley Prusiner, MD

    University Of CA
    Distance: 14.33 mi
    15 Running Brook Ct, Eric Bauman Amstutz
    Durham, NC 27713
  • Jason Yeh, M.D. 100 Points

    Jason Yeh, M.D.

    Distance: 14.33 mi
    40 Duke Medicine Cir
    Durham, NC 27710
  • Roger Mclendon, MD

    Roger Mclendon, MD

    Dumc
    Distance: 14.33 mi
    PO Box 3712
    Durham, NC 27710
  • Daniel Laskowitz, MD

    Daniel Laskowitz, MD

    Distance: 14.33 mi
    PO Box 2900
    Durham, NC 27710
  • Jerry Lithman, MD

    Jerry Lithman, MD

    Distance: 14.33 mi
    3919 Northampton Rd
    Durham, NC 27707
  • Monica Diaz, MD, MS
    100 Points

    Monica Diaz, MD, MS

    Distance: 23.97 mi
    430 Waterstone Drive
    Hillsborough, NC 27278
  • Deborah Thorpe, PT
    100 Points

    Deborah Thorpe, PT

    Distance: 23.97 mi
    115 Oakdale Drive
    Hillsborough, NC 27278
  • Christine Hulette, MD

    Christine Hulette, MD

    Distance: 23.97 mi
    1804 Us Highway 70 E
    Hillsborough, NC 27278
  • Stephanie Iyer

    Stephanie Iyer

    Stephanie Iyer, PharmD, CPP
    Distance: 23.97 mi
    460 Waterstone Drive
    Hillsborough, NC 27278
  • Ajmal Gilani, MD, FAAN
    230 Points

    Ajmal Gilani, MD, FAAN

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    166 Springbrook Ave.
    Suite 101
    Clayton, NC 27520
  • Martha Miles, MD 100 Points

    Martha Miles, MD

    Sanford Neurology Assoc
    Distance: 28.03 mi
    809 Wicker St
    Sanford, NC 27330

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.

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