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  • Donald Kitt, MD 120 Points

    Donald Kitt, MD

    Palatucci & Kitt
    3838 California St Rm 114
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Jerome Goldstein, MD 120 Points

    Jerome Goldstein, MD

    San Francisco Headache Clinic
    909 Hyde St Ste 322
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Gary Belaga, MD 110 Points

    Gary Belaga, MD

    490 Post St Ste 1124
    San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Eric Burton, MD 110 Points

    Eric Burton, MD

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Chau Chien, MD 110 Points

    Chau Chien, MD

    929 Clay St Ste 302
    San Francisco, CA 94108
  • Bruce Cree, MD 110 Points

    Bruce Cree, MD

    350 Parnassus Ave Ste 908
    San Francisco, CA 94117
  • Borina Dramov, MD 110 Points

    Borina Dramov, MD

    2107 Van Ness Ave Ste 100
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Michael Rowbotham, MD 110 Points

    Michael Rowbotham, MD

    Ucsf Pain Clinical Research
    1701 Divisadero St Ste 480
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Robert Fishman, MD 100 Points

    Robert Fishman, MD

    Ambulatory Care Ctr Med Grp Univ California San Francisco
    U Ca Med Ctr Dept Neur, PO Box 0114
    San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Wayne Anderson, DO 100 Points

    Wayne Anderson, DO

    Bay Net Group
    350 Parnassus Ave Ste 900
    San Francisco, CA 94117
  • Luis Bello Espinosa, MD 100 Points

    Luis Bello Espinosa, MD

    2340 Clay St, 3rd Fl
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Richard Cuneo, MD 100 Points

    Richard Cuneo, MD

    3838 California St Rm 312
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Daniel Shalom, MD 100 Points

    Daniel Shalom, MD

    David L Chittenden Md Inc
    909 Hyde St Ste 124
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Floyd Fortuin, MD 100 Points

    Floyd Fortuin, MD

    909 Hyde St Ste 620
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Vincent Gibbons, MD 100 Points

    Vincent Gibbons, MD

    500 Parnassus Ave, Box 0136
    San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Jina Janavs, MD 100 Points

    Jina Janavs, MD

    450 6th Ave, Dept Of Neurology
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Cheryl Jay, MD 100 Points

    Cheryl Jay, MD

    1001 Potrero Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Sterling Johnston, MD 100 Points

    Sterling Johnston, MD

    Ucsf Dept Neuro, PO Box 0114
    San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Janice Garvey, MD 100 Points

    Janice Garvey, MD

    Kaiser Permanente Hospital
    2200 Ofarrell St
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Ilya Kulinsky, MD 100 Points

    Ilya Kulinsky, MD

    2320 Sutter St Ste 201
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • William Leider, MD 100 Points

    William Leider, MD

    2200 Ofarrell St
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Ko-Myong Lieu, MD 100 Points

    Ko-Myong Lieu, MD

    1610 Post St Ste 202
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • M Mc Auliffe Mc Keever, MD 100 Points

    M Mc Auliffe Mc Keever, MD

    525 Irving St
    San Francisco, CA 94122

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