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  • Robert Messing, MD 100 Points

    Robert Messing, MD

    Distance: 27.15 mi
    5858 Horton St Ste 200, Gallo Ctr/Dept Neurology
    Emeryville, CA 94608
  • John Friedberg, MD 110 Points

    John Friedberg, MD

    Distance: 27.78 mi
    3000 Colby St Ste 305
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Mark Desposito, MD 100 Points

    Mark Desposito, MD

    Distance: 27.78 mi
    U Ca Berkeley Dept P, 3210 Tolman Hall
    Berkeley, CA 94720
  • Joanna Cooper, MD, IMG 100 Points

    Joanna Cooper, MD, IMG

    East Bay Neurology
    Distance: 27.78 mi
    3000 Colby St Ste 201
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Pow Kwo On Yuen, MD 100 Points

    Pow Kwo On Yuen, MD

    Distance: 27.78 mi
    2435 Webster St Ste B
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Brian Richardson, MD 30 Points

    Brian Richardson, MD

    Distance: 27.78 mi
    3000 Colby St Ste 201
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Joanna A Cooper, MD 20 Points

    Joanna A Cooper, MD

    Distance: 27.78 mi
    2850 TELEGRAPH AVE STE 110
    BERKELEY, CA 94705
  • Bradley T Wrubel, MD 20 Points

    Bradley T Wrubel, MD

    Distance: 27.78 mi
    2850 TELEGRAPH AVE STE 110
    BERKELEY, CA 94705
  • John M Friedberg, MD 10 Points

    John M Friedberg, MD

    Distance: 27.78 mi
    3000 COLBY ST STE 305
    BERKELEY, CA 94705
  • Brian C Richardson, MD 10 Points

    Brian C Richardson, MD

    Distance: 27.78 mi
    2850 TELEGRAPH AVE STE 110
    BERKELEY, CA 94705
  • Thomas F Harter, MD

    Thomas F Harter, MD

    Distance: 27.78 mi
    3001 COLBY ST
    BERKELEY, CA 94705
  • Diane D Lee, MD

    Diane D Lee, MD

    Distance: 27.78 mi
    2850 TELEGRAPH AVE STE 110
    BERKELEY, CA 94705
  • Diane D Lee, MD

    Diane D Lee, MD

    Distance: 27.78 mi
    3000 COLBY ST STE 201
    BERKELEY, CA 94705
  • Ingrid Kwee, MD 100 Points

    Ingrid Kwee, MD

    Ucd Medical Group
    Distance: 29.09 mi
    150 Muir Rd Dept Neur
    Martinez, CA 94553
  • Michael Remler, MD 100 Points

    Michael Remler, MD

    Veterans Affairs Medical Ctr
    Distance: 29.09 mi
    150 Muir Rd
    Martinez, CA 94553

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.

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neurology, spinal cord, nervous system, neurologist, Parkinson's Disease, brain, nerves, memory, seizures, reflexes