neurologist
noun
neu·rol·o·gist
nu̇-ˈrä-lə-jist 
nyu̇-
: one specializing in neurology
especially
: a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system
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In a statement released Monday, O'Connor responded to rumors about a neurologist who visited the White House a number of times, saying the doctor treated many patients there and had not seen the president outside of his annual physicals.
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Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 13 July 2024
Over the next few years Glover saw several neurologists and a neuropsychologist who ruled out epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and dementia.
—Sandra G. Boodman, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
Two neurologists took note of Biden’s blink rate, facial expressions, stiffness and speech patterns.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
President Biden was examined by a neurologist who specializes in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders as part of his annual physical examinations, per a letter from White House physician Kevin O'Connor released late Monday night.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 8 July 2024
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Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 13 July 2024
Over the next few years Glover saw several neurologists and a neuropsychologist who ruled out epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and dementia.
—Sandra G. Boodman, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
Two neurologists took note of Biden’s blink rate, facial expressions, stiffness and speech patterns.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
President Biden was examined by a neurologist who specializes in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders as part of his annual physical examinations, per a letter from White House physician Kevin O'Connor released late Monday night.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 8 July 2024
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neurologist
noun
neu·rol·o·gist
n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in neurology
especially
: a physician who specializes in identifying and treating diseases of the nervous system
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neurologist
noun
neu·rol·o·gist
n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst
: a person specializing in neurology
especially
: a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system
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