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  • Dhruva G Sulibhavi, MD

    Dhruva G Sulibhavi, MD

    Distance: 24.76 mi
    640 HAWKINS AVE
    RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
  • Nadereh Rafat, MD 100 Points

    Nadereh Rafat, MD

    Distance: 26.57 mi
    474 Westchester Ave
    Port Chester, NY 10573
  • Roshni Karnani, MD

    Roshni Karnani, MD

    CHESTER NEUROLOGY, PLLC
    Distance: 26.57 mi
    14 Rye Ridge Plaza
    Port Chester, NY 10573
  • Nadereh Rafat, MD

    Nadereh Rafat, MD

    Distance: 26.57 mi
    474 WESTCHESTER AVE
    PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
  • Eugene Tolunsky

    Eugene Tolunsky

    Eugene Tolunsky, MD
    Distance: 26.66 mi
    185 Route 312 Southeast Executive Park
    Brewster, NY 10509
  • Elliott Gross, MD 100 Points

    Elliott Gross, MD

    Distance: 26.92 mi
    10 Rye Ridge Plz Ste 203
    Rye Brook, NY 10573
  • Elliott G Gross, MD

    Elliott G Gross, MD

    Distance: 26.92 mi
    14 RYE RIDGE PLZ STE 220
    RYE BROOK, NY 10573
  • Adam J Schneider, MD 40 Points

    Adam J Schneider, MD

    Distance: 27.27 mi
    8243 JERICHO TPKE STE 280
    WOODBURY, NY 11797
  • Jay Coblentz, MD 100 Points

    Jay Coblentz, MD

    Distance: 28.06 mi
    150 Purchase St Ste 2
    Rye, NY 10580
  • Evan Schloss

    Evan Schloss

    Evan R Schloss, MD
    Distance: 28.06 mi
    150 Purchase St
    Rye, NY 10580
  • Sujai D Nath, MD 10 Points

    Sujai D Nath, MD

    Distance: 28.17 mi
    185 CENTER ST
    WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
  • Jill A. Bressler, MD
    360 Points

    Jill A. Bressler, MD

    Northern Neurology Specialties
    Distance: 28.18 mi
    575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 128
    Syosset, NY 11791
  • Vikas Varma, MD

    Vikas Varma, MD

    Distance: 28.18 mi
    221 JERICHO TPKE
    SYOSSET, NY 11791
  • Kishore Ranade, MD 120 Points

    Kishore Ranade, MD

    Northeast Neurology Assoc
    Distance: 30.63 mi
    Stoneleigh Ave
    Carmel, NY 10512
  • Suzanne Brown

    Suzanne Brown

    Distance: 30.63 mi
    670 Stoneleigh Ave Bldg 665
    Carmel, NY 10512
  • Optum Neurology - Carmel

    Distance: 30.63 mi
    665 Stoneleigh Ave
    Carmel, NY 10512
  • Shivaram Gowdagere, MD 100 Points

    Shivaram Gowdagere, MD

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    154 Forest Ave
    Glen Cove, NY 11542
  • Karen M Blitz, DO 10 Points

    Karen M Blitz, DO

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    101 ST ANDREWS LN
    GLEN COVE, NY 11542
  • Grace Forde, MD

    Grace Forde, MD

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    141 GLENGARIFF DR
    GLEN COVE, NY 11542
  • Shivaram K Gowdagere, MD

    Shivaram K Gowdagere, MD

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    154 FOREST AVE
    GLEN COVE, NY 11542
  • Lyubov Rubin, MD

    Lyubov Rubin, MD

    North Shore University Hospital at Glen Cove - Neurology
    Distance: 30.7 mi
    101 Saint Andrew Lane, Community Hospital @ Glen Cove
    Glen Cove, NY 11542
  • Northwell Health Physician Partners at Glen Cove

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    10 Medical Plaza
    Suite 205
    Glen Cove, NY 11542
  • Laurence Sechter, MD

    Laurence Sechter, MD

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    90 Forest Ave
    Glen Cove, NY 11542
  • Amanda Persaud, MD
    150 Points

    Amanda Persaud, MD

    Distance: 31.65 mi
    333 Glen Head Road
    Suite 140
    Glen Head, NY 11545
  • Lawrence Robinson, MD, IMG 20 Points

    Lawrence Robinson, MD, IMG

    Distance: 31.65 mi
    333 Glen Head Rd # 14o
    Glen Head, NY 11545
  • Joseph Girschick, MD, IMG

    Joseph Girschick, MD, IMG

    Distance: 31.65 mi
    5 Birchell Ln
    Glen Head, NY 11545

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