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94609 (10) (5.03 mi)
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  • Arlene Cosca, MD 100 Points

    Arlene Cosca, MD

    2417 Central Ave
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Barbara Mc Quinn, MD 100 Points

    Barbara Mc Quinn, MD

    947 Marina Village Pkwy
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Robyn Young, MD 70 Points

    Robyn Young, MD

    947 Marina Village Pkwy
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Frank Dustin, MD

    Frank Dustin, MD

    2417 Central Ave
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • De Gifford, MD

    De Gifford, MD

    2070 Clinton Ave
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Robyn G Young, MD

    Robyn G Young, MD

    947 MARINA VILLAGE PKY
    ALAMEDA, CA 94501
  • Allen Bott, MD 160 Points

    Allen Bott, MD

    Distance: 3.14 mi
    400 29th St #402
    Oakland, CA 94609
  • Randall Starkey, MD 120 Points

    Randall Starkey, MD

    Associated Neurology Group
    Distance: 3.14 mi
    365 Hawthorne Ave Ste 203
    Oakland, CA 94609
  • Claudine Dutaret, MD 120 Points

    Claudine Dutaret, MD

    Distance: 3.14 mi
    1411 E 31st St Dept Rotat
    Oakland, CA 94602
  • Fredric Newton, MD 110 Points

    Fredric Newton, MD

    Newton Medical Group
    Distance: 3.14 mi
    180 Grand Ave Ste 100
    Oakland, CA 94612
  • Robert Ansel, MD 100 Points

    Robert Ansel, MD

    Ansel Lee & Wong
    Distance: 3.14 mi
    3300 Webster St
    Oakland, CA 94609
  • Daniel Lee, MD 100 Points

    Daniel Lee, MD

    Ansel Lee & Wong
    Distance: 3.14 mi
    3300 Webster St Ste 402
    Oakland, CA 94609
  • Bowen Wong, MD 100 Points

    Bowen Wong, MD

    Ansel Lee & Wong
    Distance: 3.14 mi
    3300 Webster St Ste 1200
    Oakland, CA 94609
  • Robin Shanahan, MD 100 Points

    Robin Shanahan, MD

    Childrens Hospital Dept-Nrlgy
    Distance: 3.14 mi
    747 52nd St
    Oakland, CA 94609
  • Thomas Wallace, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Wallace, MD

    Distance: 3.14 mi
    5757 Country Club Dr
    Oakland, CA 94618
  • David E Collins, MD

    David E Collins, MD

    Distance: 3.14 mi
    365 HAWTHORNE AVE STE 203
    OAKLAND, CA 94609
  • Sheila D Jenkins, MD

    Sheila D Jenkins, MD

    Distance: 3.14 mi
    747 52ND ST
    OAKLAND, CA 94609
  • Andrew S Robertson, MD

    Andrew S Robertson, MD

    Distance: 3.14 mi
    365 HAWTHORNE ST STE 203
    OAKLAND, CA 94609
  • Bowen Y Wong, MD

    Bowen Y Wong, MD

    Distance: 3.14 mi
    3300 WEBSTER ST STE 402
    OAKLAND, CA 94609
  • Robert Messing, MD 100 Points

    Robert Messing, MD

    Distance: 5.15 mi
    5858 Horton St Ste 200, Gallo Ctr/Dept Neurology
    Emeryville, CA 94608
  • Subroto Kundu, MD 110 Points

    Subroto Kundu, MD

    Distance: 5.44 mi
    13847 E 14th St Ste 202
    San Leandro, CA 94578
  • John Friedberg, MD 110 Points

    John Friedberg, MD

    Distance: 7.54 mi
    3000 Colby St Ste 305
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Mark Desposito, MD 100 Points

    Mark Desposito, MD

    Distance: 7.54 mi
    U Ca Berkeley Dept P, 3210 Tolman Hall
    Berkeley, CA 94720

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