A neurologist specializes in caring for people with diseases and conditions of the brain and nervous system, including the spinal cord, nerves, muscles, and related blood vessels. Neurologists diagnose and treat many diseases, including stroke, Alzheimers disease, headaches,seizures, and brain and spinal cord injuries. Neurologists are also experts in preventing neurological disease and in reducing neurological disability.

A neurologist typically:

Evaluates a patients medical history and educates the patient about brain and nervous system health and disease prevention

Performs physical exams that include evaluating blood pressure, vital signs, and the health of the brain and nervous system

Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications

Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the brain and nervous system including multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, andmeningitis

Screens, treats and monitors conditions that increase the risk of serious brain and nervous system conditions, such as ahead injurythat can lead to long-term memory loss and headaches

Performs certain invasive procedures such as nervous system biopsies

Provides direct care for brain and nervous system conditions in the office and in the hospital

Works closely with your primary care doctor and other specialists and members of your healthcare team to provide optimal care

Neurologists may also be known by the following names: brain doctor, brain specialist, and nerve doctor.

There are 108 specialists practicing Neurology in Pompano Beach, FL with an overall average rating of 3.7 stars. There are 41 hospitals near Pompano Beach, FL with affiliated Neurology specialists, including Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and Broward Health North.

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