Neurology (nur-OL-uh-jee) is the medical specialty that takes care of diseases and problems of the brain and nervous system.
A neurologist (nur-OL-uh-jist) is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases and conditions that affect the brain and nervous system.
Neurologists diagnose and treat problems such as:
They do medical tests and procedures such as:
A neurologist's training typically includes:
They also might do a fellowship in a subspecialty area (for example, pediatric neurology). A “fellow” is a doctor who had more specialty training after completing medical school and residency training.
Neurology and neurosurgery are closely related:
Reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date Reviewed: Sep 5, 2022