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  • Robert Fisher, MD 110 Points

    Robert Fisher, MD

    300 Pasteur Dr, #A343
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Christopher Lock, MD 110 Points

    Christopher Lock, MD

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation
    795 El Camino Real
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Peter Cassini, MD 110 Points

    Peter Cassini, MD

    Palo Alto Neurology
    326 Bryant St
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Gregory Albers, MD 100 Points

    Gregory Albers, MD

    701 Welch Rd Ste 325, Stanford Stroke Ctr
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Helen Bronte Stewart, MD 100 Points

    Helen Bronte Stewart, MD

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford Univ Medical Cent
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Sungho Cho, MD 100 Points

    Sungho Cho, MD

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Edward Guarino, MD 100 Points

    Edward Guarino, MD

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Jonathan Katz, MD 100 Points

    Jonathan Katz, MD

    3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto Va Medical Cente
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Jaime Lopez, MD 100 Points

    Jaime Lopez, MD

    300 Pasteur Dr # A-343, Dept Of Neurlgy
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Joseph Lacy, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Lacy, MD

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation
    300 Homer Ave
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Philip Wasserstein, MD 100 Points

    Philip Wasserstein, MD

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation
    795 El Camino Real, Dept Of Neurology
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Bruce Adornato, MD 100 Points

    Bruce Adornato, MD

    Palo Alto Neurology
    1101 Welch Rd Ste C5
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • 100 Points

    Pediatric Neurology at Stanford Medicine Children's Health

    730 Welch Rd
    2nd Floor
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Donald Olson, MD 100 Points

    Donald Olson, MD

    Pediatric Neurology-Stanford
    300 Pasteur Dr, Mail Code 5235 Stanford U Med Ctr
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • George Perlstein, MD 100 Points

    George Perlstein, MD

    795 El Camino Real
    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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