Weatherford 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 Weatherford, TX has a population of approximately 65,228 people. There are 3 neurologists near Weatherford, which gives it a ratio of 1 neurologist per 21,743 residents or a ratio of 1 neurologist per 8,160 households. There are 24,481 households in Weatherford.