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  • Beth Arredondo 200 Points

    Beth Arredondo

    Ochsner Neuroscience Institute - Covington
    1541 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Guru Ramaiah 150 Points

    Guru Ramaiah

    Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center
    911 MARGARET PL
    Shreveport, LA 71101
  • Richard Zweig, MD 120 Points

    Richard Zweig, MD

    LA State University Med Ctr
    1500 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Andrew Chesson Jr, MD 110 Points

    Andrew Chesson Jr, MD

    LA State University Med Ctr
    1501 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Roger Kelley Jr, MD 110 Points

    Roger Kelley Jr, MD

    LA State University Med Ctr
    1501 Kings Hwy, Lsu Med Ctr Dept Neuro
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Nabil Moufarrej, MD, IMG 110 Points

    Nabil Moufarrej, MD, IMG

    Neurology & Sleep Clinic
    2205 E 70th St
    Shreveport, LA 71105
  • Francheska Brown 100 Points

    Francheska Brown

    Francheska Brown, APRN, FNP
    1541 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Jorge Gonzalez Haddad, MD 100 Points

    Jorge Gonzalez Haddad, MD

    1501 Kings Hwy, Lsu Medical Ctr
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Maria De Los Ange Arroyo, MD 100 Points

    Maria De Los Ange Arroyo, MD

    Heart Center
    1919 Fairfield Ave
    Shreveport, LA 71101
  • Irene Scaltsas, MD 100 Points

    Irene Scaltsas, MD

    Highland Clinic A Professional Medical Corp
    PO Box 51455, Highland Clnc
    Shreveport, LA 71135
  • Robert Schwendimann, MD 100 Points

    Robert Schwendimann, MD

    LA State University Med Ctr
    1500 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Mary Mc Williams, MD 100 Points

    Mary Mc Williams, MD

    4300 Youree Dr Ste 250
    Shreveport, LA 71105
  • Stephen Jaffe, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Jaffe, MD

    Richmond Neurodiagnostic Ctr
    1501 Kings Hwy, Lsu Health Sciences Center
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Rosario Riel-Romero 100 Points

    Rosario Riel-Romero

    Rosario Riel-Romero, MD
    945 Margaret Place
    Suite 102
    Shreveport, LA 71101
  • Gurleen Sikand, MD 100 Points

    Gurleen Sikand, MD

    2751 Virginia Ave
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Larry Embree, MD 100 Points

    Larry Embree, MD

    Summit Hospital Of North La
    1501 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • James Kim, MD 90 Points

    James Kim, MD

    James Kim Child & Adult Nrlgy
    1801 Fairfield Ave Ste 402
    Shreveport, LA 71101
  • Krzysztof Kundo, MD 90 Points

    Krzysztof Kundo, MD

    940 Margaret Pl Ste 310
    Shreveport, LA 71101
  • Benjamin Bang Nguyen, MD 90 Points

    Benjamin Bang Nguyen, MD

    Louisiana Neurologic Spec
    2015 Fairfield Ave Ste 2C
    Shreveport, LA 71104
  • Gurleen S Sikand, MD 20 Points

    Gurleen S Sikand, MD

    2551 GREENWOOD RD STE 240
    SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
  • Beth Arredondo

    Beth Arredondo

    Beth Caillouet Arredondo
    1541 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Andrew L Chesson Jr, MD

    Andrew L Chesson Jr, MD

    1501 KINGS HWY
    SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
  • Courtney Vanni

    Courtney Vanni

    Courtney Dianne Vanni
    1 St. Mary Place
    Shreveport, LA 71105
  • Intensive Care Nursery

    2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loo
    Shreveport, LA 71118
  • Leigh Henderson

    Leigh Henderson

    Leigh Henderson, MD
    1541 Kings Hwy.
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Benjamin Nguyen, MD

    Benjamin Nguyen, MD

    2015 Fairfield Ave Ste 2c
    Shreveport, LA 71104
  • Wandria Dallas

    Wandria Dallas

    Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center
    1541 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Richard Zweig

    Richard Zweig

    Richard Zweig, MD
    1541 Kings Hwy.
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Steve London, MD

    Steve London, MD

    The Ctr For Frtly And Reprdtv
    2401 Greenwood Rd
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Dharam Gurwara, MD 100 Points

    Dharam Gurwara, MD

    Distance: 1.23 mi
    524 Parklane Dr
    Bossier City, LA 71111

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