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  • Jan Wallace, MD 90 Points

    Jan Wallace, MD

    800 Gateway Blvd Ste F
    South San Francisco, CA 94080
  • Luis Montalvo, MD

    Luis Montalvo, MD

    455 Grand Ave
    South San Francisco, CA 94080
  • Michael Cohen, MD 100 Points

    Michael Cohen, MD

    Peninsula Neur Assocs
    Distance: 4.61 mi
    1800 Sullivan Ave, Rm 508
    Daly City, CA 94015
  • Robert Hoffman, DO 100 Points

    Robert Hoffman, DO

    Peninsula Neuro Assoc
    Distance: 4.61 mi
    1800 Sullivan Ave Rm 602
    Daly City, CA 94015
  • Michael S Cohen, MD 20 Points

    Michael S Cohen, MD

    Distance: 4.61 mi
    1800 SULLIVAN AVE STE 602
    DALY CITY, CA 94015
  • Robert S Hoffman, MD 10 Points

    Robert S Hoffman, MD

    Distance: 4.61 mi
    1900 SULLIVAN AVE
    DALY CITY, CA 94015
  • Edgardo G Alicaway, MD

    Edgardo G Alicaway, MD

    Distance: 4.61 mi
    1800 SULLIVAN AVE 508
    DALY CITY, CA 94015
  • Edgardo Alicaway, MD

    Edgardo Alicaway, MD

    Edgardo Genebraldo Alicaway, MD
    Distance: 4.61 mi
    1800 Sullivan Avenue, Suite 508
    Daly City, CA 94015
  • Robert S Hoffman, MD

    Robert S Hoffman, MD

    Distance: 4.61 mi
    1800 SULLIVAN AVE STE 602
    DALY CITY, CA 94015
  • Henry C Lee, MD

    Henry C Lee, MD

    Distance: 4.61 mi
    1900 SULLIVAN AVE
    DALY CITY, CA 94015
  • Robert B Telfer, MD

    Robert B Telfer, MD

    Distance: 4.61 mi
    1800 SULLIVAN AVE STE 602
    DALY CITY, CA 94015
  • Robert Telfer, MD 100 Points

    Robert Telfer, MD

    Mills Peninsula Health Svcs Mills Peninsula Medical Group; Peninsula Neurological Assoc
    Distance: 5.38 mi
    1750 El Camino Real Ste 204
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Robert Telfer, MD

    Robert Telfer, MD

    Distance: 5.38 mi
    1750 El Camino Real Ste 204
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • William Anderson, MD 250 Points

    William Anderson, MD

    Distance: 7.77 mi
    Closed, no longer in practice
    San Mateo, CA 94401
  • Michael Siegel, MD 140 Points

    Michael Siegel, MD

    Distance: 7.77 mi
    101 N El Camino Real Ste 5
    San Mateo, CA 94401
  • Sarah Cheyette, MD 120 Points

    Sarah Cheyette, MD

    Distance: 7.77 mi
    450 N San Mateo Dr Ste D
    San Mateo, CA 94401
  • Richard Gravina, MD 100 Points

    Richard Gravina, MD

    Mills Peninsula Health Svcs Mills Peninsula Medical Group
    Distance: 7.77 mi
    333 N San Mateo Dr
    San Mateo, CA 94401
  • Donald Kitt, MD 120 Points

    Donald Kitt, MD

    Palatucci & Kitt
    Distance: 8.33 mi
    3838 California St Rm 114
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Jerome Goldstein, MD 120 Points

    Jerome Goldstein, MD

    San Francisco Headache Clinic
    Distance: 8.33 mi
    909 Hyde St Ste 322
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Gary Belaga, MD 110 Points

    Gary Belaga, MD

    Distance: 8.33 mi
    490 Post St Ste 1124
    San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Eric Burton, MD 110 Points

    Eric Burton, MD

    Distance: 8.33 mi
    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Chau Chien, MD 110 Points

    Chau Chien, MD

    Distance: 8.33 mi
    929 Clay St Ste 302
    San Francisco, CA 94108

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