Top Neurology Doctors in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Harlem, NY

In the diagnosis and treatment of brain disorders, neurology is an evolving medical field. Neurology doctors are making breakthroughs every year. Visit the best neurologist in Downtown Brooklyn to treat your recurring headaches. Our specialists can identify a simple headache as a sign of a more serious disease. Trust your stroke doctor at Century Medical and Dental.

Note: Neurologists at Century Medical and Dental Center located in Downtown Brooklyn, Flatbush, Gravesend, Fort Greene and Midtown Manhattan locations are accepting all major insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, HIP, Emblemhealth, GHI, MetroPlus, Fidelis. Our top rated doctors providing a full range of medical procedures and are among the best in the region.

Neurology

The human brain is extraordinary. Even though you use it for every part of your life, many aspects of brain functions are still unknown. Neurology doctors diagnose and treat the problems that occur in your brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves, which make up your nervous system. These treatments can improve the quality of your life immeasurably.

If you’re suffering from headaches or migraines, our neurologist can help. Tingling sensations in your limbs can often be treated successfully. And if you think you have symptoms of other neurological problems like Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s, your primary care physicians can discuss your options with you.

Our Neurologists in NYC & Brooklyn, NY

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Mira Sherer, MD, DO, PHD

Neurologist

Brooklyn

Gravesend

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Anna Kogan, MD

Neurologist

Brooklyn

Downtown

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Bogdan Negrea, MD

Neurologist

Brooklyn

Flatbush, Myrtle

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Studying Nerves

Your brain regulates your entire body, from your thoughts and emotions to your voluntary and involuntary actions. A neurologist, a doctor who specializes in neurology, studies the structures of your nervous system that execute your wishes. Your nerves also perceive external stimuli — like pain, temperature, touch, sound and visual stimuli — and send them to your brain.

When there’s a physical injury, an organic disease, or a genetic problem that affects the function of your brain, your whole life suffers. Neurologist diagnoses and treats a variety of problems in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Some of the disorders that neurology doctors encounter include:

• Headache disorders, including migraines
• Speech and language problems
• Movement irregularities, such as those you get with Parkinson’s disease
• Cerebrovascular issues, including strokes
• Neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease
• Demyelinating conditions such as multiple sclerosis
• Seizure instances, including epilepsy
• Spinal cord problems
• Infections of your nervous system
• Trauma to your nervous system

Several Causes for Headaches

Even though they’re fairly common and not life-threatening, headaches or migraines can be debilitating and very painful. While some headaches may signal a much more serious condition, most aren’t. A neurologist can tell the difference between primary and secondary headaches.

A primary headache is usually due to stress, which affects the pain-sensitive structures in your brain, like those of your eye muscles and neck muscles. Some examples of primary headaches include:

• Migraines, with or without aura or visual disturbances
• Cluster headaches
• Tension headaches
• Chronic headaches
• Headaches due to specific causes, such as exercise, alcohol, or certain foods

Secondary headaches are caused by an underlying condition, such as sinusitis, ice cream freeze, or a hangover. A secondary headache may also be a symptom of meningitis, an aneurysm or even a brain bleed. Seek a doctor to diagnose and treat your headache so that you don’t have to worry about that worst-case scenario. Your neurology doctor not only alleviates your fears by correctly diagnosing the cause of your headaches but also finds an appropriate treatment like Botox injections for migraines.

Tingling Sensations: Good or Bad?

When they’re due to a serious medical condition like diabetes, tingling sensations in your extremities demand immediate attention. Peripheral neuropathy or damage to your peripheral nerves — causing tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain — results from conditions such as:

• Infections
• Trauma
• Exposure to toxins
• Medical conditions like diabetes

Your physician tells you whether you should be worried about the tingling in your feet or whether you need to wear clothing that’s looser. It really may be that simple. A quick diagnosis by your neurology doctor is the best way to find out.

Difficult Diseases

Some of the more debilitating neurological conditions generally occur in people over a certain age. Genetic predisposition and lifestyle have a great influence on whether these diseases develop. The doctor can tell the difference between a slight decline in physical or mental abilities due to old age and the first appearance of symptoms of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, is a progressive disease that affects more than 5.5 million Americans.

Parkinson’s disease, another neurological condition mostly seen in the older population, affects your quality of life significantly. A neurologist recognizes symptoms that you may overlook — such as impaired posture, changes in speech patterns, or rigid muscles. The sooner you receive the diagnosis, the easier it is to cope.

Leave Your Nerves to Your Neurologist

When it comes to your brain, any deviation from normal function has repercussions. Neurological disorders can have devastating costs, both physical and emotional. If you suspect you have a problem, or even if you’re having unusual headaches, visit a neurology doctor.

The best neurologist in Brooklyn knows your nervous system. When it comes to your life, trust the best neurology doctor at Century Medical and Dental.