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  • Sujai Nath 250 Points

    Sujai Nath

    MUSC Health Ashley River Tower
    25 Courtenay Drive
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Leonardo Bonilha 250 Points

    Leonardo Bonilha

    MUSC Health Rutledge Tower
    135 Rutledge Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • I-Hweii Chen 250 Points

    I-Hweii Chen

    MUSC Health Rutledge Tower
    135 Rutledge Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Charles Andrews 250 Points

    Charles Andrews

    MUSC Health University Medical Center
    171 Ashley Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • I-Hweii Chen 250 Points

    I-Hweii Chen

    MUSC Health University Medical Center
    171 Ashley Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Sujai Nath 250 Points

    Sujai Nath

    MUSC Health University Medical Center
    171 Ashley Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • David Cachia 250 Points

    David Cachia

    MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
    86 Jonathan Lucas Street
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Meredith Gentry 200 Points

    Meredith Gentry

    MUSC Health Neurosurgery at Rutledge Tower
    135 Rutledge Ave
    6th Floor
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Amy Duppstadt-DeLambo 150 Points

    Amy Duppstadt-DeLambo

    Amy Jo Duppstadt-DeLambo, ACNP
    135 Rutledge Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Amanda Hare 150 Points

    Amanda Hare

    MUSC Health Ashley River Tower
    25 Courtenay Drive
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Amanda Hare 150 Points

    Amanda Hare

    MUSC Health Rutledge Tower
    135 Rutledge Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Shabbir Hussain Merchant 150 Points

    Shabbir Hussain Merchant

    MUSC Health Rutledge Tower
    135 Rutledge Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Paul Pritchard 150 Points

    Paul Pritchard

    MUSC Health Rutledge Tower
    135 Rutledge Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Kimberly Robeson-Gewuerz 150 Points

    Kimberly Robeson-Gewuerz

    MUSC Health Rutledge Tower
    135 Rutledge Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Emmi Scott 150 Points

    Emmi Scott

    MUSC Health Rutledge Tower
    135 Rutledge Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • John Plyler, MD 120 Points

    John Plyler, MD

    Charleston Neurology Assoc
    9313 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 310
    Charleston, SC 29406
  • Marshall White, MD 120 Points

    Marshall White, MD

    Charleston Neurology Assoc
    9313 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 310
    Charleston, SC 29406
  • Joseph Marzluff, MD 120 Points

    Joseph Marzluff, MD

    9313 Medical Plaza Dr
    Charleston, SC 29406
  • Aljoeson Walker, MD 120 Points

    Aljoeson Walker, MD

    Musc/Storm Eye Institute
    171 Ashley Ave, Dept Of Medicine
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Charles Jervey, MD 110 Points

    Charles Jervey, MD

    Carolina Neurological Clinic
    125 Doughty St
    Charleston, SC 29403
  • Thomas Stout, MD 110 Points

    Thomas Stout, MD

    Carolina Neurological Clinic
    125 Doughty St Ste 460, Carolina Neurological Clc
    Charleston, SC 29403
  • Kenneth Bergmann, MD 110 Points

    Kenneth Bergmann, MD

    Musc Dept Neurology
    96 Jonathan Lucas St Ste 307
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Paul Pritchard III, MD 110 Points

    Paul Pritchard III, MD

    Musc Dept Neurology
    171 Ashley Ave, Dept Of Neurology
    Charleston, SC 29425
  • Thomas Privett, MD 110 Points

    Thomas Privett, MD

    9313 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 310
    Charleston, SC 29406
  • James Bumgartner, MD 100 Points

    James Bumgartner, MD

    Carolina Neurological Clinic
    125 Doughty St Ste 460
    Charleston, SC 29403
  • Thomas Dukes III, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Dukes III, MD

    Carolina Neurological Clinic
    125 Doughty St Ste 460
    Charleston, SC 29403

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