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Neurologists - Portsmouth, VA

We found 14 neurologists in Portsmouth, VA.

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Barbara S. Bishop, APRN-CNP

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(19 ratings)

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Neurology

3737 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Dr. Barbara Bishop specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and practices in Virginia Beach, VA, Portsmouth, VA, and Mechanicsville, VA.
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Dr. Hemang H. Shah, MD

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(15 ratings)

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Neurophysiology, Respiratory Therapy, Neurology

3235 Academy Avenue, Portsmouth, VA

Dr. Hemang Shah is a Portsmouth, VA physician who specializes in respiratory therapy, neurophysiology, and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease).
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Dr. Eric J. Goldberg, MD

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(32 ratings)

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Neurophysiology, Neurology

3235 Academy Avenue, Portsmouth, VA

Dr. Eric Goldberg is a specialist in neurophysiology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He works in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Goldberg studied at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College.
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Dr. Syed Habeebur Rahman, MD

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(11 ratings)

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Neurology

3235 Academy Avenue, Portsmouth, VA

Dr. Syed Rahman specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and practices in Portsmouth, VA.
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Dr. May A. Kim-Tenser, MD

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Vascular Neurology

3636 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

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Danielle Bibeault, FNP, NP

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Neurology

3640 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Ms. Danielle Bibeault specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and practices in Portsmouth, VA and Hampton, VA.
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Dr. Sarah Emily Woodson Smith, M.D.

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Neurology

Portsmouth, VA 23701

Dr. Sarah Woodson Smith is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in Portsmouth, VA.
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Dr. Aaron Daley, MD

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Neurology

Portsmouth, VA 23701

Dr. Aaron Daley practices neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) in Portsmouth, VA and Newport News, VA. Dr. Daley graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School.
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Dr. William H. Highlander, M.D.

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Neurology

Portsmouth, VA 23701

Dr. William Highlander, who practices in Portsmouth, VA, is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease).
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Dr. Edwin J. Landaker, MD

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Neurology

Portsmouth, VA 23701

Dr. Edwin Landaker is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in Portsmouth, VA.
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Dr. George Adam Jakubek, D.O.

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Neurology, Neurophysiology, General Practice

Portsmouth, VA 23701

Dr. George Jakubek is a Portsmouth, VA physician who specializes in general practice, neurophysiology, and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease).
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Dr. Patricia M. Behlmer, M.D.

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Neurology

3640 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Dr. Patricia Behlmer works as a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in Portsmouth, VA.
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Dr. Michael Robert Wagner, MD

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Neurology

Portsmouth, VA 23701

Dr. Michael Wagner works as a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in Portsmouth, VA.
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Jody Manners

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Neurology

Portsmouth, VA 23701

Dr. Jody Manners is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in Portsmouth, VA.

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What is Neurology?

Neurology is the study of the brain and nervous system, including the spinal cord and nerves. Disorders of the nervous system can affect many parts of the body, and a neurological exam must be quite thorough. A neurologist examining a new patient will check for any issues with:

motor skills (the way your brain and muscles work together)
sensory skills (sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell)
nerve function
coordination and balance
changes in mood or behavior

A neurologist can order different kinds of tests to check the function of the brain and nerves. These tests may include a head CT scan (a type of 3-dimensional x-ray), an electroencephalogram (which measures the electrical impulses inside the brain), an MRI (a detailed image of the brain or spinal cord), or electromyography (which uses electricity to test nerve function). The results of the exam and the tests help neurologists diagnose and form treatment plans for disorders like multiple sclerosis, tremors, stroke, and migraine headaches.

Some neurological problems, such as certain brain tumors, may require surgical treatment. Since neurologists do not perform surgery, they will refer patients who need operations to a surgical subspecialist, such as a neurosurgeon. Beyond surgery, a neurologist might recommend any of the following treatments:

medication (such as interferon for MS or topiramate for migraines)
laser therapy (class IV laser treatment is sometimes used to alleviate peripheral neuropathy pain)
physical therapy (stretches and exercises can increase balance and range of motion, helping patients to move more easily and with less pain)

Therapies such as these can improve quality of life for patients dealing with neurological disorders. Neurologists help their patients sense and interact with the world at their very best.