St. Luke’s Healthcare System offers the most extensive network of healthcare facilities to residents of Boise. St. Luke’s has a medical center, a children’s hospital, and a rehabilitation facility in the area, along with two urgent care clinics and an emergency services location. For veterans of Idaho, Boise VA Medical Center provides healthcare services and has five community-based outpatient clinics throughout the neighboring regions.
U.S. News ranks St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center as the #1 hospital in Boise and Idaho. St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center rates as high performing in geriatrics, pulmonology, and 19 procedures and conditions, including:
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center ranks as the #2 hospital in Boise and Western Idaho. U.S. News rates St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center as high performing in eight adult procedures and conditions, including:
Neurologists diagnose, treat, and manage disorders related to the brain and central nervous system.
You can see a neurologist for conditions such as migraines, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s.
Neurological testing often includes sensory testing of the eyes, ears, nose, and touch, as well as diagnostic testing like MRIs, CTs, EEGs, and lumbar punctures.
What procedures do neurologists perform?
Neurologists can perform the following procedures:
This is not an exhaustive list. Contact your local neurologist for a full list of procedures they can perform. Keep in mind that most neurologists don't do surgery — this is usually done by neurosurgeons.
What conditions do neurologists treat?
Neurologists treat the following conditions:
Some neurologists may specialize in other areas, too, in addition to what's on this list. Get in touch with your local neurologist to learn more about the full range of conditions they may be able to treat.
Neurologist specialty areas
Neurologists may specialize in these areas:
What questions should I ask a neurologist?
Top questions to ask a neurologist during your appointment that you may have not thought of: