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  • Bianca Barcelo 150 Points

    Bianca Barcelo

    Northwestern Medical Group
    15300 West Ave
    Ste 210
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Paulina Gonzalez Latapi 150 Points

    Paulina Gonzalez Latapi

    Northwestern Medical Group
    15300 West Ave
    Ste 210
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Edith Graham 150 Points

    Edith Graham

    Northwestern Medical Group
    15300 West Ave
    Ste 210
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Erik Pioro 150 Points

    Erik Pioro

    Northwestern Medical Group
    15300 West Ave
    Ste 210
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Arthur Itkin, MD 450 Points

    Arthur Itkin, MD

    Neurologic and Headache Clinic
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    7600 West College Drive Suite #5
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Sachin Kapur 150 Points

    Sachin Kapur

    Northwestern Medical Group
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    12251 S 80th Ave
    Ste 203
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Nydia Mc Crohan, MD 110 Points

    Nydia Mc Crohan, MD

    Berger Neurological Assoc
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    7350 W College Dr Ste 103
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Melvin Wichter, MD 110 Points

    Melvin Wichter, MD

    Neurologic Associates
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    11824 Southwest Hwy Ste 100
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • David Markovitz, MD 100 Points

    David Markovitz, MD

    Berger Neurological Assoc
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    7350 W College Dr Ste 103
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Abid Ali, MD 100 Points

    Abid Ali, MD

    Neurologic Associates
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    11824 Southwest Hwy Ste 100
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Michael Schwartz, MD 100 Points

    Michael Schwartz, MD

    Neurologic Associates
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    11824 Southwest Hwy Ste 100
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Franco Campanella, MD 10 Points

    Franco Campanella, MD

    Distance: 3.95 mi
    11824 SOUTHWEST HWY
    PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
  • Michael R Schwartz, MD 10 Points

    Michael R Schwartz, MD

    Distance: 3.95 mi
    11824 SOUTHWEST HWY STE 100
    PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
  • Abid M Ali, MD

    Abid M Ali, MD

    Distance: 3.95 mi
    11824 SOUTHWEST HWY STE 100
    PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
  • Maryanhthu Do, DO

    Maryanhthu Do, DO

    Distance: 3.95 mi
    11824 SOUTHWEST HWY STE 100
    PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
  • Nestor Ivkov, MD

    Nestor Ivkov, MD

    Distance: 3.95 mi
    11824 SOUTHWEST HWY STE 100
    PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
  • David I Markovitz, MD

    David I Markovitz, MD

    Distance: 3.95 mi
    7350 W COLLEGE DR STE 103
    PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
  • Samina Bokhari, MD
    200 Points

    Samina Bokhari, MD

    Distance: 5.32 mi
    17495 South La Grange Rd
    Tinley Park, IL 60487
  • Bhagya Boggaram, MD
    250 Points

    Bhagya Boggaram, MD

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 7.44 mi
    4061 W 95th St
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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