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  • Shakti Nayar, MD
    400 Points

    Shakti Nayar, MD

    MedStar Health: Medical Center at Chevy Chase
    5454 Wisconsin Avenue
    11th Fl.
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Tracy Fulton, MD
    300 Points

    Tracy Fulton, MD

    MedStar Health: Neurosurgery at Chevy Chase
    5454 Wisconsin Ave.
    Ste. 1225
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Ayesha Ahmad, MD
    230 Points

    Ayesha Ahmad, MD

    MedStar Health: Medical Center at Chevy Chase
    5454 Wisconsin Avenue
    11th Fl.
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Kathleen Burger, DO
    220 Points

    Kathleen Burger, DO

    MedStar Health: Medical Center at Chevy Chase
    5454 Wisconsin Avenue
    11th Fl.
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Tricia Ting, MD
    220 Points

    Tricia Ting, MD

    MedStar Health: Medical Center at Chevy Chase
    5454 Wisconsin Avenue
    11th Fl.
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Bernard Stopak, MD 140 Points

    Bernard Stopak, MD

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 840
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Thomas Hyde, MD 110 Points

    Thomas Hyde, MD

    4701 Willard Ave Ste 233
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Shreya Gandhy, DO
    110 Points

    Shreya Gandhy, DO

    MedStar Health: Medical Center at Chevy Chase
    5454 Wisconsin Avenue
    11th Fl.
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Katherine Hamilton, MD
    110 Points

    Katherine Hamilton, MD

    MedStar Health: Medical Center at Chevy Chase
    5454 Wisconsin Avenue
    11th Fl.
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Helene Emsellem, MD 100 Points

    Helene Emsellem, MD

    Center Sleep Wake Disorders
    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1725
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Helene Emsellem, MD 100 Points

    Helene Emsellem, MD

    5454 Wisconsin Ave # 1725
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Frank Anderson, MD 100 Points

    Frank Anderson, MD

    Neurology Center
    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 820
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Kevin Crutchfield, MD 100 Points

    Kevin Crutchfield, MD

    Neurology Center
    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1720
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Kalpana Hari, MD 100 Points

    Kalpana Hari, MD

    Neurology Center
    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1720
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Elliot Wilner, MD 100 Points

    Elliot Wilner, MD

    Neurology Center
    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1750
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Frank Anderson, MD

    Frank Anderson, MD

    Frank Hughes Anderson, MD
    5454 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 820
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Marvin Korengold, MD

    Marvin Korengold, MD

    5610 Wisconsin Ave Apt 707
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Vay Blazina, MD

    Vay Blazina, MD

    The Neurology Center
    5454 Wisconsin Ave
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Deborah Warden, MD

    Deborah Warden, MD

    Warden Epstein
    8005 Ashboro Ct
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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College Park (7.52 mi)
Potomac (7.81 mi)
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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