Chicago Neurologists

A neurologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system which is comprised of the brain, spinal cord and nerves. These doctors do not perform surgery, but refer patients to neurological surgeons when they determine that surgical intervention is necessary.

Some of the conditions that neurologists diagnose and treat are epilepsy, aneurysms, hydrocephalus, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, spinal disc herniation, and spinal disease.

In addition to using diagnostic tests like MRI, CT scans, EEG and EMG, neurologists also employ neurological testing to gauge muscle strength and movement, balance, reflexes, sensation, memory, speech, and other cognitive abilities.

The area of Chicago, IL has a population of approximately 2,680,484 people. There are 300 neurologists near Chicago, which gives it a ratio of 1 neurologist per 8,935 residents or a ratio of 1 neurologist per 3,467 households. There are 1,040,151 households in Chicago.