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  • Gery Florek, MD 380 Points

    Gery Florek, MD

    Headache & Headpain Clinic
    1401 Centerville Rd Ste 506
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Miguel Chuquilin, MD
    300 Points

    Miguel Chuquilin, MD

    TMH Physician Partners - Neurology
    2473 Care Drive
    STE 102
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Bayard Miller, MD
    150 Points

    Bayard Miller, MD

    2473 Care Drive
    STE 102
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Chaowen Chen, MD
    150 Points

    Chaowen Chen, MD

    TMH Physician Partners - Neurology
    2473 Care Drive
    STE 102
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • George Slade, MD 110 Points

    George Slade, MD

    Tallahassee Sleep Disorders
    2013 Miccosukee Rd
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Enrique Urrea-Mendoza, MD
    110 Points

    Enrique Urrea-Mendoza, MD

    TMH Physician Partners - Neurology
    2473 Care Drive
    STE 102
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Leonard Dasilva, MD 100 Points

    Leonard Dasilva, MD

    Department Of Neurosurgery
    1401 Centerville Rd Ste 300
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • James Martin, MD 100 Points

    James Martin, MD

    Department Of Neurosurgery
    1401 Centerville Rd Ste 300
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Winston Ortiz, MD 100 Points

    Winston Ortiz, MD

    Tallahassee Neurological Clnc
    1401 Centerville Rd # 30, Tallahassee Neuro Clinic
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Winston Ortiz, MD 100 Points

    Winston Ortiz, MD

    Tallahassee Neurological Clnc
    1401 Centerville Rd Ste 300
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Richard Blackburn, MD 100 Points

    Richard Blackburn, MD

    Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
    3334 Capital Medical Blvd Ste 800
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Stanley Whitney, MD 100 Points

    Stanley Whitney, MD

    Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
    3334 Capital Medical Blvd Ste 800
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Ziad Alhumayyd, MD
    100 Points

    Ziad Alhumayyd, MD

    TMH Physician Partners - Neurology
    2473 Care Drive
    STE 102
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Concepcion Santillan 50 Points

    Concepcion Santillan

    1300 Miccosukee Road
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Krishna Uppu

    Krishna Uppu

    Krishna Uppu, MD
    2626 Capital Medical Blvd.
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Southeast Neurological Specialists

    1401 Oven Park Dr,
    Tallahassee, FL 32308

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