Neurologist Specializations: Diseases & Conditions Treated

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles. Key conditions:

1. Stroke/cerebrovascular disease: Acute management, prevention, rehabilitation.
2. Epilepsy: Seizure classification, medication, surgical evaluation.
3. Parkinson's disease: Movement disorder management, medication optimization, deep brain stimulation coordination.
4. Alzheimer's/dementias: Diagnosis, cognitive assessment, symptomatic treatment, care planning.
5. Multiple sclerosis: Immunomodulatory therapy, symptom management, relapse treatment.
6. Traumatic brain injury: Acute and chronic neurological sequelae.
7. CNS infections: Meningitis, encephalitis, neurosyphilis.
8. Movement disorders: Dystonia, tremor, tics, chorea.
9. Neuromuscular diseases: Myasthenia gravis, neuropathies, muscular dystrophies.
10. Neuro-oncology: Brain/spinal cord tumors—diagnosis, treatment coordination, surveillance.

Neurologists collaborate with neurosurgeons, therapists, and other specialists for comprehensive care.