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  • John Carey, MD 110 Points

    John Carey, MD

    Valley Neurological Assoc
    Distance: 18.74 mi
    3452 Brodhead Rd
    Monaca, PA 15061
  • Thomas Dugan Jr, MD 110 Points

    Thomas Dugan Jr, MD

    Valley Neurological Assoc
    Distance: 18.74 mi
    1112 Brodhead Rd
    Monaca, PA 15061
  • Kevin Altman, MD 100 Points

    Kevin Altman, MD

    Valley Neurological Assoc
    Distance: 18.74 mi
    3452 Brodhead Rd
    Monaca, PA 15061
  • Barry Reznick, MD 100 Points

    Barry Reznick, MD

    Valley Neurological Associates
    Distance: 18.74 mi
    3452 Brodhead Rd
    Monaca, PA 15061
  • Maria Simbra, MD 100 Points

    Maria Simbra, MD

    Valley Neurological Associates
    Distance: 18.74 mi
    3452 Brodhead Rd
    Monaca, PA 15061
  • Eric Weisman 150 Points

    Eric Weisman

    AHN Neurology
    Distance: 19.67 mi
    1001 9th Ave
    Brackenridge, PA 15014
  • Barbara O'Connell 100 Points

    Barbara O'Connell

    AHN Neurology
    Distance: 19.67 mi
    1001 9th Ave
    Brackenridge, PA 15014
  • Malcolm Berger, MD -10 Points

    Malcolm Berger, MD

    Distance: 19.67 mi
    985 Penn St
    Brackenridge, PA 15014
  • Robert Fishman 150 Points

    Robert Fishman

    AHN Neurology
    Distance: 20.23 mi
    1200 Sharon Rd
    Suite 201
    Beaver, PA 15009
  • AHN Neurology

    Distance: 20.23 mi
    1200 Sharon Rd
    Suite 201
    Beaver, PA 15009
  • Avinash Aggarwal, MD 100 Points

    Avinash Aggarwal, MD

    Comprehensive Neuro Care
    Distance: 20.72 mi
    2865 Freeport Rd
    Natrona Heights, PA 15065
  • Lindsay Scala 50 Points

    Lindsay Scala

    Premier Medical Associates - Primary Care
    Distance: 21.51 mi
    4044 Route 130
    Suite 200
    Irwin, PA 15642
  • Melvin Alberts, MD 100 Points

    Melvin Alberts, MD

    Southwestern PA Neurology-Mri
    Distance: 22.28 mi
    378 W Chestnut St Ste 106
    Washington, PA 15301

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