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  • Patrick Gainey, MD 200 Points

    Patrick Gainey, MD

    Affiliated Neurology
    Distance: 19.3 mi
    23 Kilmer Drive Bldg 1 Suite E
    Morganville, NJ 07751
  • Maria Choy Kwong, MD 160 Points

    Maria Choy Kwong, MD

    Central Jersey Neurological
    Distance: 19.3 mi
    470 Highway 79
    Morganville, NJ 07751
  • Rekha Rao, MD 260 Points

    Rekha Rao, MD

    Distance: 23.24 mi
    3 Hospital Plaza #404
    OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857
  • Haodong Song, MD 10 Points

    Haodong Song, MD

    Distance: 23.24 mi
    3 HOSPITAL PLZ STE 405
    OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857
  • Faroog Rehman, MD

    Faroog Rehman, MD

    Distance: 23.24 mi
    3 HOSPITAL PLZ
    OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857
  • Tianshu Zhang, MD

    Tianshu Zhang, MD

    Distance: 23.24 mi
    3 HOSPITAL PLZ
    OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857
  • Mark Lazar, MD 110 Points

    Mark Lazar, MD

    Headache-Neurology Ctr
    Distance: 25.08 mi
    573 Cranbury Rd # A5
    East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  • Irwin Keller, MD 100 Points

    Irwin Keller, MD

    University Radiology Group
    Distance: 25.08 mi
    800 Ryders Ln
    East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  • William Wasserstrom, MD 100 Points

    William Wasserstrom, MD

    Distance: 25.08 mi
    F1 Brier Hill Ct
    East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  • Raji Grewal, MD 20 Points

    Raji Grewal, MD

    Raji Paul Grewal, MD & Associates - Neurology
    Distance: 25.08 mi
    4 Buffalo Run
    East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  • Ian Livingstone, MD 180 Points

    Ian Livingstone, MD

    Princeton Headache Clinic
    Distance: 29.02 mi
    11 State Rd Ste 300
    Princeton, NJ 08540
  • John Vester, MD 110 Points

    John Vester, MD

    Distance: 29.02 mi
    11 State Rd Ste 300
    Princeton, NJ 08540

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