WHAT DOES A NEUROLOGIST DO?

Diagnose 

Neurologists are highly trained clinicians capable of diagnosing complex conditions through detailed history and physical examination, including testing of mental status, vision, speech, strength, sensation, coordination, reflexes, and gait. Even as medicine becomes more dependent on technology, the neurological exam will remain a critical component of the patient evaluation.

Named Patient Program

Performs Tests

• Some common neurologic tests used to complete the evaluation include:
• Computed tomography (CT) or computer-assisted tomography (CAT) scans
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Nerve conduction studies and electromyography (NCS/EMG)
• Lumbar puncture (LP) for cerebral spinal fluid analysis

Performs Procedures

We are different from neurosurgeons as we do not perform brain or spinal cord surgery. However, neurologists and neurosurgeons work closely together for several conditions, sometimes even in the operating room together.

General neurologists perform various procedures including LP and NCS/EMG. Subspecialty-trained neurologists Product also perform intraoperative brain and spine monitoring, autonomic testing, endovascular procedures including angiograms and coiling of aneurysms, botulinum toxin injections, skin and muscle biopsies.

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