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  • William Hwang, MD 200 Points

    William Hwang, MD

    1301 S Coulter St
    Ste 200
    Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Diana Lebron, MD
    150 Points

    Diana Lebron, MD

    1400 South Coulter Street
    Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Lawrence Schaeffer, MD 120 Points

    Lawrence Schaeffer, MD

    1900 S Coulter St Ste C
    Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Douglas Lewis, DO 110 Points

    Douglas Lewis, DO

    SouthWest Neuroscience Center
    1000 South Coulter Street
    Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Ricardo Calvo, MD 100 Points

    Ricardo Calvo, MD

    Amarillo Area Group Hlth Care
    1600 S Coulter St Ste F600, Aahs
    Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Barbara Wilson, MD 100 Points

    Barbara Wilson, MD

    Chronic Neurologic Disorders
    PO Box 51379
    Amarillo, TX 79159
  • April Hunley, NP
    100 Points

    April Hunley, NP

    1400 South Coulter Street
    Amarillo, TX 79106
  • John Ellis, MD 100 Points

    John Ellis, MD

    John Robert Ellis, MD
    P.O. Box 51509
    Amarillo, TX 79159
  • Sivaram Sudhakar, MD 100 Points

    Sivaram Sudhakar, MD

    Sivaram Sudhakar, MD
    1901 Medi Park, Suite 1068
    Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Rush Snyder Jr, MD 100 Points

    Rush Snyder Jr, MD

    Southwest Neuroscience & Spine Center
    1000 S Coulter St
    Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Ruby Saulog Natividad, MD 80 Points

    Ruby Saulog Natividad, MD

    1600 S Coulter St Ste 203
    Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Michael Ryan, MD 50 Points

    Michael Ryan, MD

    301 W Amarillo Blvd Ste 110
    Amarillo, TX 79107
  • Douglas E Lewis, MD 20 Points

    Douglas E Lewis, MD

    6700 W 9th Street
    Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Rush M Snyder Jr, MD 10 Points

    Rush M Snyder Jr, MD

    6700 W 9TH AVE
    AMARILLO, TX 79106
  • Anthony Schaeffer, MD

    Anthony Schaeffer, MD

    Lawrence (Larry) Anthony Schaeffer, MD
    1900 South Coultier Street, Suite C
    Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Sean Milligan, MD

    Sean Milligan, MD

    6700 W 9TH AVE
    AMARILLO, TX 79106
  • Rush Snyder, Jr, MD

    Rush Snyder, Jr, MD

    SouthWest Neuroscience Center
    1000 South Coulter Street
    Amarillo, TX 79106

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