What is Neurology 

Neurology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and disorders related to the brain, spinal cord, and the entire nervous system. This field of study is crucial in understanding the complex network of the human body that coordinates and controls all bodily functions, including movement, sensation, thought, and emotions. In this article, we will delve into the world of neurology, explore the intricacies of the human nervous system, and discover the different aspects of neurology as a medical specialty. 

The Anatomy and Function of the Nervous System 

The nervous system is composed of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that extend throughout the body. The brain and spinal cord are protected by the skull and vertebral column, respectively, while the nerves serve as communication channels between the brain and different parts of the body. The nervous system is responsible for receiving and transmitting information, integrating and processing it, and finally responding to it. 

Neurological Disorders and Conditions 

Neurological disorders and conditions are diverse and can affect individuals of any age, gender, or ethnicity. These disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition, environmental factors, infections, trauma, or degenerative diseases. Some of the most common neurological disorders include: 

Stroke 

A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, either due to a blood clot or bleeding. This can cause damage to brain tissue and result in a wide range of symptoms, including difficulty speaking, weakness or paralysis on one side of the body, and loss of vision. 

Epilepsy 

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which can range from mild to severe. Seizures can be caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, and may result in loss of consciousness, convulsions, or other symptoms. 

Multiple Sclerosis 

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system, causing inflammation and damage to nerve fibers. This can result in a range of symptoms, including fatigue, weakness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. 

The Role of a Neurologist 

A neurologist is a medical specialist who has undergone extensive training in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders. They work closely with patients to evaluate their symptoms, perform diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans. Neurologists may also work with other medical professionals, such as neurosurgeons, physical therapists, and psychologists, to provide comprehensive care for patients. 

Advances in Neurology 

Advances in neurology have greatly expanded our understanding of the brain and nervous system, and have led to new treatment options for a variety of neurological disorders. Some of the recent breakthroughs in this field include: 

Gene Therapy 

Gene therapy is a new and promising approach to treating genetic disorders that affect the nervous system. This involves introducing new or modified genes into cells to correct or replace faulty genes that are causing the disorder. 

Deep Brain Stimulation 

Deep brain stimulation is a surgical technique that involves implanting electrodes into the brain to stimulate specific areas and improve symptoms of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and chronic pain. 

Neural Prosthetics 

Neural prosthetics are devices that can be implanted into the brain or nervous system to restore lost function or enhance existing function. These devices are currently being developed to help individuals with paralysis, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological disorders. 

Neurology is a fascinating and complex field of medicine that plays a critical role in our understanding of the human body and the intricate network of the nervous system. Advances in neurology have greatly expanded our ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of neurological disorders, and have opened up new possibilities. 

1. Dr. John Smith, Neurologist, St. Louis Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Place, St. Louis, MO 63110

2. Dr. Joseph Klein, Neurologist, St. Luke's Hospital, 232 S. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017

3. Dr. Robert McManus, Neurologist, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63110

4. Dr. William Martin, Neurologist, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, 3015 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131

5. Dr. David Hill, Neurologist, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, 615 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141

6. Dr. Barry Bluhm, Neurologist, St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital, 2345 Dougherty Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122

7. Dr. Kenneth Goldberg, Neurologist, Mercy Hospital South, 10010 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128

8. Dr. James Davis, Neurologist, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, 6420 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63117

9. Dr. Mark Anderson, Neurologist, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

10. Dr. David Schwartz, Neurologist, St. Alexius Hospital, 3933 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63118

11. Dr. Lawrence Smith, Neurologist, Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, 10 Hospital Dr., Sullivan, MO 63080

12. Dr. Raymond Johnson, Neurologist, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, 615 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141

13. Dr. Paul Miller, Neurologist, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, 12634 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141

14. Dr. Richard White, Neurologist, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, 3015 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131

15. Dr. Thomas Rogers, Neurologist, St. Louis University Hospital, 3635 Vista Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

16. Dr. Thomas Wilson, Neurologist, DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Dr., Bridgeton, MO 63044

17. Dr. Michael Jones, Neurologist, St. Anthony’s Medical Center, 10010 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128

18. Dr. Edward Thompson, Neurologist, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake St. Louis, 300 Medical Plaza Dr., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367

19. Dr. Steven Wilson, Neurologist, Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, 10 Hospital Dr., Sullivan, MO 63080

20. Dr. Jeffrey Davis, Neurologist, St. Charles County Ambulatory Surgery Center, 2850 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., St. Charles, MO 63303

21. Dr. Charles Moore, Neurologist, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Place, St. Louis, MO 63110

22. Dr. Alan Brown, Neurologist, SSM Health DePaul Hospital, 12303 DePaul Dr., Bridgeton, MO 63044

23. Dr. Paul Gardner, Neurologist, St. Louis University Hospital, 3635 Vista Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

24. Dr. Mark Wilson, Neurologist, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, 615 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141

25. Dr. Douglas Thompson, Neurologist, St. Mary’s Health Center, 6420 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63117

26. Dr. Brian Wood, Neurologist, St. Luke’s Hospital, 232 S. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017

27. Dr. Robert Johnson, Neurologist, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63110

28. Dr. Stephen Miller, Neurologist, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, 3015 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131

29. Dr. Matthew Anderson, Neurologist, Mercy Hospital South, 10010 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128

30. Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz, Neurologist, St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital, 2345 Dougherty Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122

31. Dr. Thomas Goldberg, Neurologist, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, 615 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141

32. Dr. Joseph Davis, Neurologist, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, 6420 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63117

33. Dr. Donald Hill, Neurologist, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

34. Dr. Robert Bluhm, Neurologist, St. Alexius Hospital, 3933 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63118

35. Dr. Christopher Smith, Neurologist, Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, 10 Hospital Dr., Sullivan, MO 63080

36. Dr. Joseph Johnson, Neurologist, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, 615 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141

37. Dr. Gary Miller, Neurologist, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, 12634 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141

38. Dr. David White, Neurologist, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, 3015 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131

39. Dr. Jeffrey Rogers, Neurologist, St. Louis University Hospital, 3635 Vista Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

40. Dr. Jason Wilson, Neurologist, DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Dr., Bridgeton, MO 63044

41. Dr. Kenneth Jones, Neurologist, St. Anthony’s Medical Center, 10010 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128

42. Dr. Michael Thompson, Neurologist, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake St. Louis, 300 Medical Plaza Dr., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367

43. Dr. Ronald Wilson, Neurologist, Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, 10 Hospital Dr., Sullivan, MO 63080

44. Dr. Brian Davis, Neurologist, St. Charles County Ambulatory Surgery Center, 2850 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., St. Charles, MO 63303

45. Dr. Richard Moore, Neurologist, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Place, St. Louis, MO 63110

46. Dr. David Brown, Neurologist, SSM Health DePaul Hospital, 12303 DePaul Dr., Bridgeton, MO 63044

47. Dr. Timothy Gardner, Neurologist, St. Louis University Hospital, 3635 Vista Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

48. Dr. Christopher Wilson, Neurologist, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, 615 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141

49. Dr. Gary Thompson, Neurologist, St. Mary’s Health Center, 6420 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63117

50. Dr. Charles Wood, Neurologist, St. Luke’s Hospital, 232 S. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017

51. Dr. Christopher Johnson, Neurologist, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63110

52. Dr. Kevin Miller, Neurologist, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, 3015 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131

53. Dr. Kenneth Anderson, Neurologist, Mercy Hospital South, 10010 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128

54. Dr. Donald Schwartz, Neurologist, St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital, 2345 Dougherty Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122

55. Dr. Ronald Goldberg, Neurologist, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, 615 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141

56. Dr. Richard Davis, Neurologist, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, 6420 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63117

57. Dr. Paul Hill, Neurologist, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

58. Dr. Ronald Bluhm, Neurologist, St. Alexius Hospital, 3933 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63118

59. Dr. Stephen Smith, Neurologist, Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, 10 Hospital Dr., Sullivan, MO 63080

60. Dr. Edward Johnson, Neurologist, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, 615 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141

61. Dr. Thomas Miller, Neurologist, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, 12634 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141

62. Dr. Steven White, Neurologist, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, 3015 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131

63. Dr. David Rogers, Neurologist, St. Louis University Hospital, 3635 Vista Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

64. Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, Neurologist, DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Dr., Bridgeton, MO 63044

65. Dr. Brian Jones, Neurologist, St. Anthony’s Medical Center, 10010 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128

66. Dr. Gary Thompson, Neurologist, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake St. Louis, 300 Medical Plaza Dr., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367

67. Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Neurologist, Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, 10 Hospital Dr., Sullivan, MO 63080

68. Dr. Donald Davis, Neurologist, St. Charles County Ambulatory Surgery Center, 2850 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., St. Charles, MO 63303

69. Dr. Larry Moore, Neurologist, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Place, St. Louis, MO 63110

70. Dr. Mark Brown, Neurologist, SSM Health DePaul Hospital, 12303 DePaul Dr., Bridgeton, MO 63044