25 of the Best Neurologists Near Me in largo, FL

Looking for the best neurologist or nerve specialist near largo, FL? Find a top neurology doctor near you in largo, FL who is an expert in your specific neurological condition. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating nerve disorders.

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    Clinical Neurosciences Of Tampa Bay, LLP

    1417 S Belcher Rd, Ste C, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Ajay Arora is a skilled neurologist, who believes in educating his patients about their health for long and short term benefits. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida and completed his internship in internal medicine at the same institution. He then completed his residency and fellowship in neurology at Emory University.', ""Dr. Arora is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with subspecialty certification in neurology. He sees patients at BayCare Medical Group in Clearwater, Florida. Patients trust Dr. Arora's expertise because he consistently provides high-quality care that leads to positive and lasting health outcomes. He is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient's situation and adapts his consultations and treatment options appropriately to accommodate individual needs.". Dr. Arora is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Brain Aneurysm, Essential Tremor, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Arora is board certified in AB Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Arora is currently accepting new patients.

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    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
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    Clinical Neurosciences Of Tampa Bay

    1417 S Belcher Rd Ste C, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Cabello is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Cabello is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Epilepsy. Dr. Cabello is board certified in AB Psychiatry & Neurology (Epilepsy), American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, and AB Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Cabello is currently accepting new patients.

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    NeuroHospitalist-MPM

    300 Pinellas St, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Abraham Totah is a neurohospitalist physician with Morton Plant Hospital. He is a specialist who manages neurological disorders in the hospital setting.\xa0He will help facilitate the transition to your primary care physician and neurologist as needed. He provides only inpatient care within a hospital setting and is not available for appointments. Dr. Totah is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, and Stroke. Dr. Totah is board certified in AB Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurocritical Care), AB Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology, and AB Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology).

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    Clearwater Resources Inc

    2250 Drew St, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Luis Figueroa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Figueroa is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Memory Loss. Dr. Figueroa is currently accepting new patients.

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    Florida Neurology Clinics

    1258 West Bay Dr Ste H, 
    Largo, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dravet Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, Cluster Headache, and Memory Loss. Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Clinical Neurosciences Of Tampa Bay

    1417 S Belcher Rd Ste C, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Keyur Patel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Tension Headache, and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH). Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    BayCare Medical Group Inc

    430 Morton Plant St Ste 402, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Andriola is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Andriola is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Focal Dystonia.

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    William C Hulley Do

    670 Clearwater Largo Rd N Ste E, 
    Largo, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Hulley-Iii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Hulley-Iii is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Cerebellar Degeneration, Essential Tremor, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Hulley-Iii is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology/Psychiatry. Dr. Hulley-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
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    Florida Center For Neurology

    1607 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erasmo Passaro is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Passaro is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Subependymoma. Dr. Passaro is board certified in AB Psychiatry & Neurology (Clinical Neurophysiology), AB Psychiatry & Neurology (Epilepsy), AB Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology, and AB Psychiatry & Neurology (Sleep Medicine). Dr. Passaro is currently accepting new patients.

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    NeuroHospitalist-MPM

    300 Pinellas St, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Amjad Tarboosh is a neurohospitalist physician with St. Anthony’s Hospital. He is a specialist who manages neurological disorders in the hospital setting. He will help facilitate the transition to your primary care physician and neurologist as needed. He provides only inpatient care within a hospital setting and is not available for appointments. Dr. Tarboosh is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke and Thrombectomy. Dr. Tarboosh is board certified in AB Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology.

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    NeuroHospitalist-MPM

    300 Pinellas St, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Sean Hubbard is a neurohospitalist physician with Morton Plant Hospital. He is a specialist who manages neurological disorders in the hospital setting. He will help facilitate the transition to your primary care physician and neurologist as needed. He provides only inpatient care within a hospital setting and is not available for appointments. Dr. Hubbard is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Hubbard is board certified in AB Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Hubbard is currently accepting new patients.

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    MS & Neuromuscular Center Of Excellence

    3190 N Mc Mullen Booth Rd, Ste 200, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Offers Telehealth

    Jean-raphael Schneider is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Schneider is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), VEXAS Syndrome, Lyme Disease, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Schneider is board certified in AB Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Schneider is currently accepting new patients.

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    William W. Huntley MD PA

    1330 Pinehurst Rd, 
    Dunedin, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    William Huntley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dunedin, Florida. Dr. Huntley is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Susac Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Stroke. Dr. Huntley is currently accepting new patients.

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    Neurologic Care Center P.A.

    6101 Webb Rd Ste 210, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Shriver is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Shriver is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Shriver is currently accepting new patients.

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    West Coast Neurology

    5444 Park Blvd N, 
    Pinellas Park, FL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Croatian, German, Hindi, Serbian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harish Patel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pinellas Park, Florida. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Paraplegia. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    HCA Florida Largo Hospital

    201 14th St SW, 
    Largo, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Shenkman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Shenkman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Shenkman is currently accepting new patients.

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    BayCare Medical Group Inc

    430 Morton Plant St Ste 402, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Leber is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Leber is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Narcolepsy, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

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    Clearwater Office

    430 Morton Plant St Ste 400, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Vollbracht is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Vollbracht is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Headache, and Neuralgia.

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    NeuroHospitalist-MPM

    300 Pinellas St, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Natasha Llanes is board certified in neurology and is a member of BayCare Medical Group in New Port Richey, Florida, where she sees patients age 18 and older. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Florida International University/Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami, Florida, and completed a neurology residency and a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Llanes’ clinical interests include epilepsy, neuromuscular junction disorders, ALS/motor neuron disease, neuropathy, headache and Parkinson’s disease. She specializes in disorders of the brain and peripheral nervous system. Dr. Llanes works closely with other specialists to create personalized treatment plans and educates her patients to help them make well-informed medical decisions. Her holistic approach considers not only physical symptoms, but the emotional, psychological and social aspects that impact her patient’s health. Dr. Llanes is affiliated with Morton Plant North Bay Hospital. She’s fluent in Spanish. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy. Dr. Llanes is board certified in AB Psychiatry & Neurology (Clinical Neurophysiology) and AB Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Llanes is currently accepting new patients.

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    HarperCo LLC

    650 Cleveland St # 992, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Tiffany Green is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysarthria, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Seizures. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

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    Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health - St. Petersburg - Neuropsychology

    603 7th St. S., Suite 100, 
    St. Petersburg, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Alberto Vasquez is a board-certified neurologist with Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health. He has more than 45 years of experience and has cared for patients in the St. Petersburg area since 1993. Dr. Vasquez specializes in comprehensive care for adults with neurological disorders, and his expertise includes: Electrodiagnostic medicine Migraines Focal dystonia Hemifacial spasm Blepharospasm Muscle spasticity Bruxism Hyperhidrosis Dr. Vasquez works closely with patients to help them achieve their personal health goals through individualized treatment plans. Dr. Vasquez’s Training Dr. Vasquez received his medical training at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in Manila, Philippines. He completed a neurology residency and neuromuscular fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, where he also served as a clinical instructor. About Dr. Vasquez Dr. Vasquez is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He is a certified principal investigator with the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. His professional memberships include the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Vasquez has written several neuroscience research papers and served as primary investigator on numerous clinical trials. He also served as an assistant professor in neurology at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Outside of work, Dr. Vasquez enjoys spending time with family, exercising and music. He is also passionate about humanitarian efforts to provide free medical care to underserved communities in the Philippines. Dr. Vasquez is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy. Dr. Vasquez is board certified in American Board Of Neurology And Psychiatry, American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Vasquez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Pediatric Neurology
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    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Tang-Wai is a pediatric neurologist and chief of epilepsy at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He sees patients on the hospital’s St. Petersburg, Florida, campus. He joined the hospital staff in 2025. He was previously co-director of pediatric epilepsy/neurophysiology and associate professor at Loma Linda University in California. Dr. Tang-Wai has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and given many talks nationally and internationally. Dr. Tang-Wai earned his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal. He completed a pediatric neurology residency at Montreal Neurological Institute/Montreal Children’s Hospital and McGill University. He then completed a clinical neurophysiology and pediatric epilepsy fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. Dr. Tang-Wai is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Tang-Wai is currently accepting new patients.

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    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
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    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Avenue South, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hungarian
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    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Huszar specializes in care for hospitalized pediatric neurology patients in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Institute for Brain Protection Sciences in St. Petersburg, Florida. He rejoined the medical staff in 2023 after a previous stint from 2014-19. Dr. Huszar’s clinical and research interests include neonatal and childhood cerebrovascular disorders and childhood primary headaches. Dr. Huszar received his medical degree from Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical University (SZOTE) in Szeged, Hungary. Dr. Huszar trained in pediatrics at Erzsebet Hospital in Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary and SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He then completed a pediatric neurology residency/fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Huszar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Microcephaly. Dr. Huszar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Huszar is currently accepting new patients.

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    St. Joseph's Hospital Neurology

    1201 5th Ave N, Ste 202, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Meghna Kumar-Pelayo is a board-certified neurologist, with specialty training in epilepsy and electroencephalography (EEG). She is part of BayCare Medical Group in St. Petersburg, Florida where she sees patients age 18 and older. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Saba University School of Medicine in The Bottom, Saba. Dutch Caribbean. She then completed an internal medicine internship at New York Medical College Metropolitan Hospital in New York, New York an adult neurology residency from Hofstra, North Shore-Long Island Jewish School of Medicine in Manhasset, New York and then a clinical neurophysiology, epilepsy/EEG fellowship from Univeristy Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kumar-Pelayo's clinical interests include epilepsy, EEG and general neurology. She belongs to the American Epilepsy Society and the American Academy of Neurology. She speaks Hindi and Spanish and is affiliated with St. Anthony's Hospital. Dr. Kumar-Pelayo is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Kumar-Pelayo is board certified in AB Psychiatry & Neurology (Epilepsy) and AB Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Kumar-Pelayo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 560, Suite 560, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hernandez is a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist, and chief of pediatric neurology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the hospital staff in 2024. He was previously division chief of neurosciences and epilepsy, as well as medical director of the Jack H. Miller Magnetoencephalography Center, at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was also a professor in the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Department of Pediatrics in Grand Rapids. Dr. Hernandez has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and given many talks nationally and internationally. Dr. Hernandez earned his medical degree at Ponce Health Sciences University in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He completed a pediatric residency at Western Michigan University School of Medicine in Kalamazoo, a child neurology residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and a pediatric epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Videos Meet Angel Hernandez, M.D. Dr. Hernandez-Mulero is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Seizures, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Hernandez-Mulero is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Hernandez-Mulero is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is a neurologist?         

    A neurologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats problems with the nervous system. The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, which send messages between the brain and the rest of the body. A neurologist helps with conditions that affect how the body moves, feels, and thinks. For example, if someone has a lot of migraines, memory problems, or trouble with fine motor skills, a neurologist will run tests to figure out what’s causing those issues, then work with the patient on a treatment plan. 

    What conditions are commonly treated by neurologists?     

    Neurologists treat many conditions affecting the nervous system. Some of the most common examples include:  

    • Migraines, which are intense headaches that come with other symptoms like nausea and sensitivity to light and sound 
    • Epilepsy, which causes reoccurring seizures, which are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain 
    • Strokes, which happen when blood supply to the brain is interrupted, causing brain damage that can lead to problems with speech or movement 
    • Parkinson’s disease, which impairs movement, causing symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and trouble with balance and coordination 
    • Alzheimer’s disease, which affects memory and cognition, leading to problems with thinking, remembering, and making decisions 
    • Multiple sclerosis, a muscle disorder in which the immune system attacks the nervous system, causing muscle weakness and balance issues 
    • Obstructive sleep apnea, a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, leading to poor sleep quality and other health problems 

    What tests are performed by a neurologist?  

    Neurologists use several tests to diagnose and monitor neurological conditions. They might use imaging tests like MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CT (Computed Tomography) scans to take pictures of the brain and spinal cord. An EEG (Electroencephalogram) measures electrical activity in the brain to check for problems like epilepsy. Neurologists may also conduct a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to look for signs of infection or disease. Blood tests and cognitive evaluations, like memory tests, may also be used to gather more information. 

    What neurological symptoms shouldn’t be ignored?   

    According to Yale Medicine, doctors usually start with blood tests to check for unusual cells or changes in

    Some neurological symptoms can be signs of serious conditions and should not be ignored. These include: 

    • Sudden, severe headaches that feel different from what you’ve had before 
    • Unexplained weakness or numbness in your arms or legs 
    • Changes in how you see, speak, or move around 
    • Trouble remembering or making decisions 

    It’s important to seek medical care as soon as possible if you experience these symptoms because they could be signs of something more serious such as a stroke, brain injury, or neurological disease.  

    What causes neurological disorders? 

    Different neurological conditions can have different causes, like genetic problems, infections, injuries, or exposure to things in the environment. Some disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, are linked to aging and the slow breakdown of brain cells. Others, like multiple sclerosis, happen when the immune system attacks the body’s own nerve cells by mistake. Traumatic injuries, like concussions, can also cause neurological problems. In some cases, the exact cause of a neurological disorder is unknown. For example, with Parkinson’s disease, doctors don’t know why some people develop it while others don’t, despite ongoing research.  

    When should I see a Neurologist near largo, FL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Neurologist near largo, FL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Neurologists near largo, FL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Neurologists near largo, FL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Neurologist in largo?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Neurologist search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neurologist?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Neurologist near largo, FL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Neurologist?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Neurologist may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Neurologists near largo, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neurologist search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Neurologist that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neurologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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