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Newburgh (6.58 mi)
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New Paltz (11.97 mi)
Highland (12.28 mi)
Poughkeepsie (12.51 mi)

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12550 (11) (4.34 mi)
12524 (2) (10.3 mi)
12528 (3) (10.92 mi)
12561 (3) (11.47 mi)
12601 (24) (12.8 mi)
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  • John T Hughes, MD 740 Points

    John T Hughes, MD

    Distance: 6.58 mi
    275 North St
    Newburgh, NY 12550
  • Syed U Nasir, MD 50 Points

    Syed U Nasir, MD

    Distance: 6.58 mi
    320 ROBINSON AVE
    NEWBURGH, NY 12550
  • Olga Fishman 50 Points

    Olga Fishman

    Olga Fishman, MD
    Distance: 6.58 mi
    1200 New York 300
    Newburgh, NY 12550
  • Shirley J Cirillo, MD 10 Points

    Shirley J Cirillo, MD

    Distance: 6.58 mi
    407B GIDNEY AVE
    NEWBURGH, NY 12550
  • Syed U Nasir, MD

    Syed U Nasir, MD

    Distance: 6.58 mi
    10 LITTLE BRITIAN RD STE 305B
    NEWBURGH, NY 12550
  • Syed U Nasir, MD

    Syed U Nasir, MD

    Distance: 6.58 mi
    372 FULLERTON AVE
    NEWBURGH, NY 12550
  • Venkatesha G Reddy, MD

    Venkatesha G Reddy, MD

    Distance: 6.58 mi
    4 VICTORY CT
    NEWBURGH, NY 12550
  • Janet Tamai, DO

    Janet Tamai, DO

    Distance: 6.58 mi
    407B GIDNEY AVE
    NEWBURGH, NY 12550
  • Eufrosina I Young, MD

    Eufrosina I Young, MD

    Distance: 6.58 mi
    407B GIDNEY AVE
    NEWBURGH, NY 12550
  • Surinder P Jindal, MD 40 Points

    Surinder P Jindal, MD

    Distance: 10.49 mi
    1081 MAIN ST STE B
    FISHKILL, NY 12524
  • Optum Neurology - Fishkill

    Distance: 10.49 mi
    600 Westage Business Ctr Dr
    Fishkill, NY 12524
  • Shaheda Azher

    Shaheda Azher

    Shaheda N Azher, MD
    Distance: 10.49 mi
    600 Westage Business Ctr Dr
    Fishkill, NY 12524
  • Joseph Higgins, MD 120 Points

    Joseph Higgins, MD

    Family Practice Ctr-New Paltz
    Distance: 11.96 mi
    279 Main St Ste 203A
    New Paltz, NY 12561
  • Alfred T Frontera, MD

    Alfred T Frontera, MD

    Distance: 11.96 mi
    279 MAIN ST
    NEW PALTZ, NY 12561
  • Rene L Mosada, MD

    Rene L Mosada, MD

    Kingston Neurological Associates
    Distance: 11.96 mi
    279 Main St Suite 102
    New Paltz, NY 12561
  • Jennifer Pallone

    Jennifer Pallone

    Jennifer Pallone
    Distance: 12.28 mi
    514 Route 299
    Highland, NY 12528
  • Pankajavalli Ramakrishnan, MD, PhD
    300 Points

    Pankajavalli Ramakrishnan, MD, PhD

    WMCHealth Physicians Neuroscience, Poughkeepsie
    Distance: 12.5 mi
    19 Baker Avenue
    Suite 302
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Fabio Danisi, MD
    250 Points

    Fabio Danisi, MD

    WMCHealth Physicians Neuroscience, Poughkeepsie
    Distance: 12.5 mi
    19 Baker Avenue
    Suite 302
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Katherine Amodeo, MD
    200 Points

    Katherine Amodeo, MD

    WMCHealth Physicians Neuroscience, Poughkeepsie
    Distance: 12.5 mi
    19 Baker Avenue
    Suite 302
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Sulada Kanchana, MD, PhD
    200 Points

    Sulada Kanchana, MD, PhD

    WMCHealth Physicians Neuroscience, Poughkeepsie
    Distance: 12.5 mi
    19 Baker Avenue
    Suite 302
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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