Nearby Cities

Altoona (19.49 mi)
Indiana (23.28 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

16646 (1) (0.06 mi)
16601 (2) (19.01 mi)
16602 (8) (20.46 mi)
15701 (2) (23.59 mi)
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  • Laurence A Primack, MD

    Laurence A Primack, MD

    290 HAIDA AVE
    HASTINGS, PA 16646
  • Sandra Loychik, MD 100 Points

    Sandra Loychik, MD

    Blair Medical Assoc
    Distance: 19.48 mi
    1414 8th Ave, Blair Med Assocs
    Altoona, PA 16602
  • Mark Lipitz, DO, MD 100 Points

    Mark Lipitz, DO, MD

    Blair Medical Associates
    Distance: 19.48 mi
    1414 8th Ave
    Altoona, PA 16602
  • Joel Younger, MD 100 Points

    Joel Younger, MD

    Logan Medical
    Distance: 19.48 mi
    2613 8th Ave Ste 4A
    Altoona, PA 16602
  • K Kumar, MD 100 Points

    K Kumar, MD

    US Veterans Affairs Dept
    Distance: 19.48 mi
    2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Va Medical Center
    Altoona, PA 16602
  • Laurence Primack, MD 90 Points

    Laurence Primack, MD

    Blair Neurogic Associates
    Distance: 19.48 mi
    B3 1701 12th Ave
    Altoona, PA 16601
  • Kornel Lukacs, DO, MD 90 Points

    Kornel Lukacs, DO, MD

    Distance: 19.48 mi
    312 Union Ave Rear
    Altoona, PA 16602
  • Ciceron L Opida, MD 40 Points

    Ciceron L Opida, MD

    Distance: 19.48 mi
    1915 VALLEY VIEW BLVD
    ALTOONA, PA 16602
  • Mark E Lipitz, DO

    Mark E Lipitz, DO

    Distance: 19.48 mi
    1414 8TH AVE
    ALTOONA, PA 16602
  • Ciceron L Opida, MD

    Ciceron L Opida, MD

    Distance: 19.48 mi
    2500 7TH AVE
    ALTOONA, PA 16602
  • Carroll Osgood, MD

    Carroll Osgood, MD

    Distance: 19.48 mi
    501 Howard Ave
    Altoona, PA 16601
  • Steven Gelfand, MD 270 Points

    Steven Gelfand, MD

    Neuropsychiatric Associates
    Distance: 23.27 mi
    850 Hospital Rd Ste 2200
    Indiana, PA 15701
  • Mihaela B Mihaescu, MD

    Mihaela B Mihaescu, MD

    Distance: 23.27 mi
    850 HOSPITAL RD STE 2200
    INDIANA, PA 15701
  • Brian Ahlstrom, MD 120 Points

    Brian Ahlstrom, MD

    Distance: 25.84 mi
    353 Market St
    Johnstown, PA 15901
  • Beverly Epstein, MD 100 Points

    Beverly Epstein, MD

    Crichton Rehabilitation Ctr
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    109 Sunray Dr
    Johnstown, PA 15905
  • Paul Hyman, MD 100 Points

    Paul Hyman, MD

    Prh Corp
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    709 Franklin St Ste 101
    Johnstown, PA 15901
  • Jan Savit, MD 100 Points

    Jan Savit, MD

    Distance: 25.84 mi
    132 Walnut St Ste 2
    Johnstown, PA 15901
  • Kussay Nassr, MD 10 Points

    Kussay Nassr, MD

    Distance: 25.84 mi
    1450 SCALP AVE
    JOHNSTOWN, PA 15904
  • Conemaugh Spine Center

    Distance: 25.84 mi
    1450 Scalp Avenue
    Second Floor
    Johnstown, PA 15904
  • Victor Jaramillo Jr, MD

    Victor Jaramillo Jr, MD

    Distance: 25.84 mi
    1450 SCALP AVE
    JOHNSTOWN, PA 15904

Nearby Cities

Altoona (19.49 mi)
Indiana (23.28 mi)

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