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A neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, and autonomic nervous
system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures. A child neurologist has special skills in the diagnosis and management of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy,
early childhood, and adolescence.
Training required: Four years.
Certification in one of the following subspecialties requires additional training and examination.
Clinical Neurophysiology: A neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using a
combination of clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS), among others.
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: A pediatrician or neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of chronic conditions that affect the developing and
mature nervous system such as cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and chronic behavioral syndromes, or neurologic conditions.
Pain Management: A neurologist or child neurologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems
with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings.
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