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 )
A doctor specializing in medical problems associated with the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord
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
Physician who assesses for potential damage to the brain and may provide medication to assist in enhancing brain function
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