25 of the Best Neurologists Near Me in murphy, TX

Looking for the best neurologist or nerve specialist near murphy, TX? Find a top neurology doctor near you in murphy, TX 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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    FNN Neurology, PLLC

    2821 E President George Bush Hwy, Ste 303, 
    Richardson, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frederic Nguyen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richardson, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebellar Degeneration, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Nguyen is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Lone Star Neurology

    403 W Campbell Rd, Ste 400, 
    Richardson, TX 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Riaz Tadia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Tadia is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Neuralgia. Dr. Tadia is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Tadia is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas - Neurocritical Care

    8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Hamon Bldg 4th Fl, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Bappaditya Ray is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ray is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    North Dallas Epilepsy

    4716 Ravendale Dr, 
    Richardson, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Epileptologist affiliated with level 4 NAEC Epilepsy Centers at Texas Health Dallas and Medical City Dallas since 2007Provide comprehensive and longitudinal patient care. Dr. Nagaraddi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Cervical Myelopathy. Dr. Nagaraddi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Colorado Board Of Medical Examiners , Illinois Department Of Professional Regulation , Indiana Health Professions Bureau , Nevada State Board Of Medical Examiners , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology,2006, Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology), Washington Division Of Professional Licensing , Wisconsin Medical Examining Board , Michigan Bureau Of Health Services , Minnesota Board Of Medical Practice , Missouri State Board Of Registration , Texas State Board Of Medical Examiners , American Board Of Clinical Neurophysiology , West Virginia Board Of Medicine , Arizona Board Of Medical Examiners , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology/ Neurology , Neurology, Oregon Board Of Medical Examiners , California Medical Board , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Wyoming Board Of Medicine, and Kansas State Board Of Medical Examiners . Dr. Nagaraddi is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    360 Pain And Spine, PLLC

    3009 E Renner Rd, Ste 100, 
    Richardson, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rasheda Nazer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Nazer is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Meige Syndrome. Dr. Nazer is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Nazer is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Superior Neurology

    150 Brand Rd, Unit 700, 
    Murphy, TX 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bashar Alshareef is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Murphy, Texas. Dr. Alshareef is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Stroke, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Alshareef is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Alshareef is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Lone Star Neurology

    6800 Heritage Pkwy, Ste 201, 
    Rockwall, TX 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Taylor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockwall, Texas. Dr. Taylor is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Memory Loss, Hip Resurfacing, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Taylor is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Garland Neurological Clinic

    530 Clara Barton Blvd, Ste 220, 
    Garland, TX 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Mahmood Akhavi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Garland, Texas. Dr. Akhavi is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Akhavi is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Neurology and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Akhavi is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Scottish Rite For Children

    5700 Dallas Pkwy, 
    Frisco,, TX 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Sparagana is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Frisco,, Texas. Dr. Sparagana is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Dysplasia, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Sparagana is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Neurology
    Expertise in
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    Neurology
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    Plano Neurology

    4601 Old Shepard Place, Suite 406, 
    Plano, TX 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Geeta Rajan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Rajan is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Brain Stem Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Rajan is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Rajan is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Neurology Consultants Of Dallas

    8390 LBJ Fwy, Ste 1000, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Latin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Gerhardt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gerhardt is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Foot Drop, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Gerhardt is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Neurology Consultants Of Dallas

    8390 LBJ Fwy, Ste 1000, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Samir Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Dysarthria, Memory Loss, and Stroke. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Neurology
    Expertise in
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    Neurology
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    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial

    12505 Lebanon Rd, 
    Frisco, TX 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ishaq Ali is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Ali is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Stroke. Dr. Ali is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Baylor Scott & White Neurology - Plano

    4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 550, 
    Plano, TX 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Verma specializes in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. His subspecialty training is in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and neuromuscular diseases, however, he maintains a broad interest in various neurological conditions including altered mental status, headache, movement disorders, and stroke. Dr. Verma was nominated for the sixth consecutive year for D Magazine's 2025 Best Docs . Dr. Verma was recognized by D Magazine as a ""Best Doctor in Collin County"" for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Dr. Verma has been named a Texas Super Doctor for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Texas Monthly.". Dr. Verma is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Verma is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Verma is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Baylor Scott & White Neuroscience Center

    9101 N Central Expy, Ste 400, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Simpkins is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Simpkins is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy in Children, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Simpkins is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Simpkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Neuromonitoring Assoc

    4500 Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 3400, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bislama, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Porter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mckinney, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Porter is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Porter is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Clinical Neurophysiology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Porter is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Lone Star Neurology

    5375 Coit Road, Suite 130, 
    Frisco, TX 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramin Ansari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Frisco, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ansari is highly rated in 54 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Thromboangiitis Obliterans. Dr. Ansari is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, Psychiatry- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Ansari is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Baylor Scott & White Neuroscience Center

    9101 N Central Expy, Ste 400, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Priyanka Chaudhry, MD is a board certified neurologist specializing in the treatment and diagnosis of headache disorders. She is Fellow of the American Headache Society. She offers infusions, OnabotulinumtoxinA, sphenopalatine and nerve blocks for headache management. Her most satisfying experience is treating patients with chronic daily headache and improving their quality of life. Her clinical interests include chronic migraines, cluster headaches and migraine with brainstem aura. She believes that a thorough and compassionate approach is necessary for patients for every headache patient. Dr. Chaudhry has published peer review articles in headache journals and was the recipient of the Leon - Weisberg manuscript award during her residency. She has presented a course at the American Headache Society, and written various case reports and patient education materials for headache management. Dr. Chaudhry completed her residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) Dallas, TX, and was the first fellow trained in headache medicine in a newly established program. She joined Baylor Comprehensive Headache Center in 2014 as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Dr. Chaudhry is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Cluster Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Chaudhry is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Neurology and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Chaudhry is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Baylor Scott & White Neurology - Lake Pointe

    7600 Lakeview Pkwy, Ste 150, 
    Rowlett, TX 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mahmood is a board-certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist with a strong interest in headache, stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders and electromyography (EMG). Outside of work, Dr. Mahmood enjoys watching sports and playing with his kids. Dr. Mahmood is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Seizures. Dr. Mahmood is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Mahmood is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Lone Star Neurology - Frisco

    5375 Coit Rd, Ste 130, 
    Frisco, TX 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maushmi Sheth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Sheth is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Neuralgia. Dr. Sheth is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Sheth is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    North Texas Neurology & Neuropathy

    977 Raintree Cir, Ste 200, 
    Allen, TX 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Devanshi Gupta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Allen, Texas. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced Texas Neurology

    3200 Talon Dr., Ste 300, 
    Richardson, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    A Muktadir is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richardson, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Dysarthria, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Thrombectomy. Dr. Muktadir is currently accepting new patients.

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    Methodist Brain And Spine Institute

    2821 E President George Bush Hwy, Ste 309, 
    Richardson, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Sand is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richardson, Texas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Sand is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Expertise in
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    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
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    Lone Star Neurology - Frisco

    5375 Coit Rd, Ste 130, 
    Frisco, TX 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chaitanya Bonda is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Bonda is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Bonda is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Neuromuscular Medicine- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Bonda is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Neurology Consultants Of Dallas

    8390 LBJ Fwy, Ste 1000, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Pavasia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pavasia is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Pavasia 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 murphy, TX?

    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 murphy, TX?

    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 murphy, TX?

    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 murphy, TX?

    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 murphy?

    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 murphy, TX?

    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 murphy, TX?

    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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