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
Examples of neurologist in a Sentence
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In February, Jacobs underwent more than six hours of tests at the University of Chicago, where his brother's wife is a neurologist.
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Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Importantly, while the recommendations were published in a journal aimed at neurologists, they easily could be adopted by others, including primary care doctors, who often deliver an initial diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
Finally, after five days of intense investigation, the neurologists had found nothing and decided to refer him to a neurologist at Yale University.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
According to neurologist and sleep medicine physician Jeffrey Durmer, women tend to sleep longer than men, go to sleep earlier, and experience more deep sleep.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
Perhaps that will encourage neurologists and others to adopt ideas such those recommended by the Florida group.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
The 36-year-old teacher from Stanhope, New Jersey, visited numerous doctors and neurologists, undergoing nine MRIs, but never received any answers for her symptoms.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
The body relies on certain cues to wake up, and a shower can be one of them, said W. Christopher Winter, MD, neurologist and sleep medicine physician with Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine, and host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast.
—Korin Miller, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
Patients should first visit a neurologist to get the correct diagnosis for their condition, said Dr. Maike Blaya, neurologist and headache specialist at Memorial Neuroscience Institute, who treats Vachon.
—By Allison Horton, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Importantly, while the recommendations were published in a journal aimed at neurologists, they easily could be adopted by others, including primary care doctors, who often deliver an initial diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
Finally, after five days of intense investigation, the neurologists had found nothing and decided to refer him to a neurologist at Yale University.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
According to neurologist and sleep medicine physician Jeffrey Durmer, women tend to sleep longer than men, go to sleep earlier, and experience more deep sleep.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
Perhaps that will encourage neurologists and others to adopt ideas such those recommended by the Florida group.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
The 36-year-old teacher from Stanhope, New Jersey, visited numerous doctors and neurologists, undergoing nine MRIs, but never received any answers for her symptoms.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
The body relies on certain cues to wake up, and a shower can be one of them, said W. Christopher Winter, MD, neurologist and sleep medicine physician with Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine, and host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast.
—Korin Miller, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
Patients should first visit a neurologist to get the correct diagnosis for their condition, said Dr. Maike Blaya, neurologist and headache specialist at Memorial Neuroscience Institute, who treats Vachon.
—By Allison Horton, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 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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