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  • Sanatkumar Nallainathan, DO, MD 50 Points

    Sanatkumar Nallainathan, DO, MD

    Neurological Specialists of Southern Connecticut
    Distance: 24.76 mi
    2590 Main Street
    Stratford, CT 06615
  • James Butler, MD

    James Butler, MD

    Neurological Specialists of Southern Connecticut
    Distance: 24.76 mi
    2590 Main Street
    Stratford, CT 06615
  • Martin Stransky, MD, IMG

    Martin Stransky, MD, IMG

    Neurological Specialists of Southern Connecticut
    Distance: 24.76 mi
    2590 Main Street
    Stratford, CT 06615
  • Tanya R Bilchik, MD 20 Points

    Tanya R Bilchik, MD

    Distance: 24.97 mi
    144 MAIN ST STE D
    EAST HARTFORD, CT 06118
  • Carl J Boland, MD

    Carl J Boland, MD

    Distance: 25.83 mi
    767 BOSTON POST RD
    OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475
  • Robert H Berland, MD

    Robert H Berland, MD

    Distance: 26.98 mi
    595 MAIN ST
    MANCHESTER, CT 06040
  • Divya Gupta, MD

    Divya Gupta, MD

    Distance: 26.98 mi
    71 HAYNES ST
    MANCHESTER, CT 06040
  • Robert Berland, MD

    Robert Berland, MD

    Robert Howard Berland, MD
    Distance: 26.98 mi
    595 Main Street
    Manchester, CT 06040
  • Constantine Zariphes, MD

    Constantine Zariphes, MD

    Distance: 26.98 mi
    99 E CENTER ST
    MANCHESTER, CT 06040
  • Michael Opalak, MD, IMG 20 Points

    Michael Opalak, MD, IMG

    Distance: 28.17 mi
    340 Capitol Ave
    Bridgeport, CT 06606
  • Kenneth Lipow, MD

    Kenneth Lipow, MD

    Distance: 28.17 mi
    267 Grant St
    Bridgeport, CT 06610
  • Philip A Micalizzi Jr, MD -20 Points

    Philip A Micalizzi Jr, MD

    Distance: 28.17 mi
    3180 MAIN ST STE 302
    BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
  • Daniel Nijensohn, MD

    Daniel Nijensohn, MD

    Distance: 28.17 mi
    340 Capitol Ave
    Bridgeport, CT 06606
  • Armen Babigian, MD 120 Points

    Armen Babigian, MD

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    245 Alvord Park Rd
    Torrington, CT 06790
  • Douglas Wisch, MD 100 Points

    Douglas Wisch, MD

    Litchfield Hills Orthopedic
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    245 Alvord Park Rd
    Torrington, CT 06790
  • Armen Babigian, MD

    Armen Babigian, MD

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    30 Peck Rd
    Torrington, CT 06790
  • Srinath Kadimi, MD 110 Points

    Srinath Kadimi, MD

    Associated Neurologists
    Distance: 31.6 mi
    75 Kings Hwy E
    Fairfield, CT 06825
  • Kenneth Siegel, MD 110 Points

    Kenneth Siegel, MD

    Associated Neurologists
    Distance: 31.6 mi
    75 Kings Highway Cutoff
    Fairfield, CT 06824
  • Jeffrey Gross, MD 100 Points

    Jeffrey Gross, MD

    Associated Neurologists
    Distance: 31.6 mi
    75 Kings Highway Cutoff
    Fairfield, CT 06824
  • Anthony Quan Hong, MD 90 Points

    Anthony Quan Hong, MD

    Associated Neurologists
    Distance: 31.6 mi
    75 Kings Hwy
    Fairfield, CT 06825
  • Amiram Katz, MD 100 Points

    Amiram Katz, MD

    Neurology Associates-Norwalk
    Distance: 32.57 mi
    2600 Post Rd
    Southport, CT 06890

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