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  • Dorothea Altschul 500 Points

    Dorothea Altschul

    Distance: 26.77 mi
    , Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450, United States
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • Jeffrey Barasch, MD
    500 Points

    Jeffrey Barasch, MD

    Valley Medical Group - Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine, Ridgewood
    Distance: 26.77 mi
    579 Franklin Turnpike
    2nd Floor
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • Rahat Salamat, MD
    150 Points

    Rahat Salamat, MD

    Valley Medical Group - Pulmonary And Critical Care Medicine
    Distance: 26.77 mi
    1200 East Ridgewood Avenue
    West Wing-Suite 303
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • Allen Silverstein, MD 120 Points

    Allen Silverstein, MD

    Mt Sinai Neurology Faculty
    Distance: 26.77 mi
    127 Union St
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • Judith Lustig, MD 110 Points

    Judith Lustig, MD

    Distance: 26.77 mi
    1200 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 206
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • Daniel Van Engel, MD 110 Points

    Daniel Van Engel, MD

    Neurology Group Of Bergen Cnty
    Distance: 26.77 mi
    1200 E Ridgewood Ave, East Wing 2nd Fl
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • Susan Molinari, MD 100 Points

    Susan Molinari, MD

    Neurology Group Of Bergen Cnty
    Distance: 26.77 mi
    1200 E Ridgewood Ave
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • Reed Perron, MD 100 Points

    Reed Perron, MD

    Neurology Group Of Bergen Cnty
    Distance: 26.77 mi
    1200 E Ridgewood Ave, East Wing 2nd Fl
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • James Shammas, MD 100 Points

    James Shammas, MD

    Neurology Group Of Bergen Cnty
    Distance: 26.77 mi
    1200 E Ridgewood Ave
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • Kenneth Levin, MD 100 Points

    Kenneth Levin, MD

    Neurology Group Of Bergen County
    Distance: 26.77 mi
    1200 E Ridgewood Ave, 2nd Fl East Wing
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • Hugo Lijtmaer, MD 100 Points

    Hugo Lijtmaer, MD

    Neurology Group Of Bergen County
    Distance: 26.77 mi
    1200 E Ridgewood Ave, E Wing 2nd Flr
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • Kenneth Citak, MD 100 Points

    Kenneth Citak, MD

    Neurology Group of Bergen County, P.A.
    Distance: 26.77 mi
    1200 East Ridgewood Avenue, 2nd Floor, East Wing
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • Dora Leung 150 Points

    Dora Leung

    Dora K. Leung, MD - CLOSED
    Distance: 27.36 mi
    140 East Ridgewood Avenue
    Suite 175 S.
    Paramus, NJ 07652
  • Martin Whiteman, DO 200 Points

    Martin Whiteman, DO

    Martin Whiteman, D.O., P.A.
    Distance: 27.36 mi
    500 West Main Street
    16
    Wyckoff, NJ 07481
  • Armand Leone, DO 100 Points

    Armand Leone, DO

    Wayne General Hospital
    Distance: 28.19 mi
    175 Rock Rd
    Glen Rock, NJ 07452
  • Joan Puglia, MD 110 Points

    Joan Puglia, MD

    Distance: 28.51 mi
    131 Kent Rd
    New Milford, CT 06776
  • Victor E Ylagan, MD 10 Points

    Victor E Ylagan, MD

    Distance: 28.51 mi
    2 OLD PARK LN
    NEW MILFORD, CT 06776
  • Joan F Puglia, MD

    Joan F Puglia, MD

    Distance: 28.51 mi
    131 KENT RD
    NEW MILFORD, CT 06776
  • Poorvi Patel, MD 140 Points

    Poorvi Patel, MD

    Distance: 31.93 mi
    703 Main St
    Paterson, NJ 07503
  • Elizabeth Chung, MD 100 Points

    Elizabeth Chung, MD

    Distance: 31.93 mi
    703 Main St, 703 Main St
    Paterson, NJ 07503
  • Steven Dane, MD 90 Points

    Steven Dane, MD

    Mt Sinai Neurology Faculty
    Distance: 31.93 mi
    100 Hamilton Plz Ste 317
    Paterson, NJ 07505

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