Neurologists are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the brain and nervous system. They don't do surgery. Your doctor might recommend that you see one if they think you have an illness that needs expert care.
Neurologists are highly trained clinicians capable of diagnosing complex conditions through detailed history and physical examination, including testing of mental status, vision, speech, strength, sensation, coordination, reflexes, and gait. Even as medicine becomes more dependent on technology, the neurological exam will remain a critical component of the patient evaluation.
Alzheimer's disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease)
Back pain
Brain and spinal cord injury or infection
Brain tumor
Epilepsy
Headaches
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson's disease
Peripheral neuropathy (a disease that affects your nerves)
Pinched nerves
Seizures
Stroke
Tremors (uncontrollable movements)