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  • Robert G Roth, MD 10 Points

    Robert G Roth, MD

    Distance: 21.35 mi
    120 N COUNTRY RD
    PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
  • Christopher M Sinclair, MD 10 Points

    Christopher M Sinclair, MD

    Distance: 21.35 mi
    ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL
    PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
  • Marta Maczaj, MD

    Marta Maczaj, MD

    Distance: 21.35 mi
    200 BELLE TERRE RD
    PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
  • Michael O Sauter, MD

    Michael O Sauter, MD

    Distance: 21.35 mi
    120 N COUNTRY RD
    PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
  • Hanna Czarkowska 150 Points

    Hanna Czarkowska

    Neurology Associates
    Distance: 23.23 mi
    181 Belle Mead Road
    East Setauket, NY 11733
  • Susan Manganaro 150 Points

    Susan Manganaro

    Neurology Associates
    Distance: 23.23 mi
    181 Belle Mead Road
    East Setauket, NY 11733
  • Katherine Roth, MD 110 Points

    Katherine Roth, MD

    Distance: 23.23 mi
    120 N Country Rd
    East Setauket, NY 11733
  • Richard Pearl, MD 100 Points

    Richard Pearl, MD

    North Shore Neurology Conslnts
    Distance: 23.23 mi
    307 Main St
    East Setauket, NY 11733
  • Frederic Mendelsohn, MD 100 Points

    Frederic Mendelsohn, MD

    Distance: 24.55 mi
    500 Portion Rd Ste 6
    Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
  • Frederic A Mendelsohn, MD

    Frederic A Mendelsohn, MD

    Distance: 24.55 mi
    650 HAWKINS AVE STE 7
    RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
  • Dhruva G Sulibhavi, MD

    Dhruva G Sulibhavi, MD

    Distance: 24.55 mi
    640 HAWKINS AVE
    RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
  • Fawzy Salama, MD 60 Points

    Fawzy Salama, MD

    Distance: 25.15 mi
    640 HAWKINS AVE
    LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
  • Imran Wahedna, MD 200 Points

    Imran Wahedna, MD

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group
    Distance: 25.78 mi
    3480 Veterans Memorial Highway
    Bohemia, NY 11716
  • Pina Patel- Pulipati

    Pina Patel- Pulipati

    CHPP Cardiology and Neurology at Patchogue
    Distance: 27.63 mi
    1223 Montauk HWY STE B
    Oakdale, NY 11769
  • Richard Mattson, MD 100 Points

    Richard Mattson, MD

    Yale Medical Group Administrative Office; Yale Neurology
    Distance: 28.58 mi
    950 Campbell Ave, Va Medical Center Ste 127
    West Haven, CT 06516
  • John Booss, MD 100 Points

    John Booss, MD

    Yale University
    Distance: 28.58 mi
    950 Campbell Ave, Va Medical Center Neuro
    West Haven, CT 06516
  • Philip Barasch, MD 140 Points

    Philip Barasch, MD

    Neurological Specialist
    Distance: 30.72 mi
    2590 Main St
    Stratford, CT 06615
  • Lawrence Beck, MD 140 Points

    Lawrence Beck, MD

    Neurological Specialists of Southern Connecticut
    Distance: 30.72 mi
    2590 Main Street
    Stratford, CT 06615
  • Kanaga Sena, MD 130 Points

    Kanaga Sena, MD

    Neurological Specialist
    Distance: 30.72 mi
    2590 Main St
    Stratford, CT 06615
  • Sanat-Kumar Nallainathan, MD 110 Points

    Sanat-Kumar Nallainathan, MD

    Neurological Specialist
    Distance: 30.72 mi
    2590 Main St
    Stratford, CT 06615
  • Sanatkumar Nallainathan, DO, MD 50 Points

    Sanatkumar Nallainathan, DO, MD

    Neurological Specialists of Southern Connecticut
    Distance: 30.72 mi
    2590 Main Street
    Stratford, CT 06615
  • James Butler, MD

    James Butler, MD

    Neurological Specialists of Southern Connecticut
    Distance: 30.72 mi
    2590 Main Street
    Stratford, CT 06615
  • Martin Stransky, MD, IMG

    Martin Stransky, MD, IMG

    Neurological Specialists of Southern Connecticut
    Distance: 30.72 mi
    2590 Main Street
    Stratford, CT 06615

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