List of neurologists

List of Neurologists

A neurologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. It has two major divisions: the Central nervous system and the Peripheral nervous system.

Pronunciation

Neurologist: /nʊəˈrɒlədʒɪst/

Etymology

The term "neurologist" comes from the Greek words "neuron," meaning nerve, and "logia," meaning study.

Notable Neurologists

Sigmund Freud - Known primarily for his work in psychoanalysis, Freud began his career as a neurologist studying the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.
Alois Alzheimer - A German psychiatrist and neurologist, Alzheimer is credited with identifying the first published case of "presenile dementia", which is now known as Alzheimer's disease.
Oliver Sacks - A British neurologist, Sacks spent his career in the United States. He is known for writing best-selling case histories about his patients' disorders, with some of his most notable works including The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Awakenings.

Related Terms

Neurology - The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
Neuroscience - The scientific study of the nervous system.
Neuropathology - The study of disease of nervous system tissue.
Neurosurgery - The medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system.