A neurologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. They provide comprehensive care for patients who suffer from a wide range of neurological conditions, from epilepsy and multiple sclerosis to headaches, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Neurology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists specialize in diseases that affect the brain and spinal cord, as well as peripheral nerves, muscles, and autonomic nervous system. Common neurologic disorders include stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.
A neurologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves throughout the body. Neurologists typically assess, diagnose, and treat conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
• Develop treatment plans for patients with neurological disorders
• Monitor and adjust medications used to treat neurological disorders
• Interpret test results, such as MRIs and CT scans
• Refer patients to other medical specialists, such as physical therapists, speech therapists, and psychiatrists
• Educate patients and their families about neurological disorders and their treatments
Qualifications
• A medical degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of a neurology residency program
• Certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• A valid medical license in the state in which the neurologist practices
According to the American Academy of Neurology, there are approximately 17,000 board-certified neurologists in the United States in 2020.
The average age of neurologists in the US is 45.7 years old. The median income for neurologists in the US is $268,000 annually.
Women make up 41% of neurologists in the US while men make up 59%. The majority of neurologists in the US are white (77%) followed by Asian (11%), Hispanic (7%), African American (3%) and other (2%).
Neurologists in the US are most likely to be employed by hospitals (56%), followed by health systems (28%), private practices (14%) and universities (2%).
The most common specialty areas for neurologists in the US are stroke (18%), movement disorders (15%), epilepsy (14%), headache/pain (13%), dementia (12%), multiple sclerosis (11%), neuromuscular (10%), neuro-oncology (6%), and other (21%).
The most commonly used treatments in the US for neurology patients include medications (73%), physical therapy (43%), injections (34%), surgery (21%), and other (20%).
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