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  • Jack Greenwood, MD 150 Points

    Jack Greenwood, MD

    120 N Country Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
  • Dinesh Shukla, MD 140 Points

    Dinesh Shukla, MD

    640 BELLE TERRE RD, BLDG D
    PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
  • Robert Roth, MD 100 Points

    Robert Roth, MD

    120 N Country Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
  • Michael Sauter, MD 100 Points

    Michael Sauter, MD

    120 N Country Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
  • Ajay Berdia, MD 100 Points

    Ajay Berdia, MD

    Sound Neurology
    640 Belle Terre Rd Bldg H
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
  • Katherine G Roth, MD 20 Points

    Katherine G Roth, MD

    120 N COUNTRY RD
    PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
  • Ajay V Berdia, MD 10 Points

    Ajay V Berdia, MD

    640 BELLE TERRE RD BLDG H
    PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
  • Scott A McWilliams, MD 10 Points

    Scott A McWilliams, MD

    640 BELLE TERRE RD BLDG H
    PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
  • Robert G Roth, MD 10 Points

    Robert G Roth, MD

    120 N COUNTRY RD
    PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
  • Christopher M Sinclair, MD 10 Points

    Christopher M Sinclair, MD

    ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL
    PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
  • Marta Maczaj, MD

    Marta Maczaj, MD

    200 BELLE TERRE RD
    PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
  • Michael O Sauter, MD

    Michael O Sauter, MD

    120 N COUNTRY RD
    PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
  • James D Bruno, MD
    490 Points

    James D Bruno, MD

    Three Village Neurology
    Distance: 1.85 mi
    4511 Nesconset Highway
    Port Jefferson Station, NY 11766
  • Frank W Telang, MD 20 Points

    Frank W Telang, MD

    Integrative Neurology
    Distance: 1.85 mi
    1174 Route 112
    PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
  • Hanna Czarkowska 150 Points

    Hanna Czarkowska

    Neurology Associates
    Distance: 1.94 mi
    181 Belle Mead Road
    East Setauket, NY 11733
  • Susan Manganaro 150 Points

    Susan Manganaro

    Neurology Associates
    Distance: 1.94 mi
    181 Belle Mead Road
    East Setauket, NY 11733
  • Katherine Roth, MD 110 Points

    Katherine Roth, MD

    Distance: 1.94 mi
    120 N Country Rd
    East Setauket, NY 11733
  • Richard Pearl, MD 100 Points

    Richard Pearl, MD

    North Shore Neurology Conslnts
    Distance: 1.94 mi
    307 Main St
    East Setauket, NY 11733
  • Patrick Poole, MD 190 Points

    Patrick Poole, MD

    Distance: 4.01 mi
    2500 Nesconset Hwy Ste 77
    Stony Brook, NY 11790
  • Shafi Wani, MD 140 Points

    Shafi Wani, MD

    Distance: 4.01 mi
    2500 Nesconset Hwy Ste 15
    Stony Brook, NY 11790

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