What is Neurology, and what do Neurologists do?

Neurology is the branch of science that deals with the nervous system.  A neurologist focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the entire nervous system, including the brain, brain stem, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles.

What conditions do neurologists treat?

Neurologists assist a broad population of patients, and are trained to diagnose and treat headaches, stroke, carpal tunnel syndrome, epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurologic disorders.

How do Neurologist and Neurosurgeon specialties differ?

A neurologist is a physician who has completed specialty training in neurology (the study of nerves and the nervous system). Neurologists perform examinations, order various laboratory and diagnostic tests and treat various neurologic disorders with medications.

A neurosurgeon is a physician who has completed surgical specialization training in neurologic surgery. Neurosurgeons may perform surgery on the brain, spinal cord, vertebral column, peripheral nerves, or may place monitors or drains into the brain or ventricles. 

PARS Neurology Clinic

At the PARS Neurology Clinic, patients are evaluated and provided with an opinion regarding their medical condition.  With the neurologists, patients discuss their condition and treatment options.  Neurologists work with neurosurgeons when surgery may be the best treatment approach.