A professional specialising in the study of the structure, functioning, and diseases of the nervous system (including the brain, spinal cord and all the peripheral nerves )
Say: ner-all-o-jist If you think a neurologist is a doctor who studies your nervous system and helps to fix it when it's broken congratulations! You're right! The nervous system helps you move, think, and feel Neurologists might help a person who has hurt his back, has trouble moving their arms or legs, or someone who has epilepsy
a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the central nervous system; may further specialize in a certain area, such as movement disorders
A physician who specializes in disorders of the brain, spinal cord nerves, and muscles Neurologists do not perform surgery A neurologist often directs the postacute care of a brain injury patient