Residents of Brooklyn have several healthcare systems available to them, including NYU Langone Health and New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. In the area, Kingsboro Psychiatric Center offers mental health services. For veteran’s care, there’s Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System.
U.S. News nationally ranks New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital #24 in urology. It’s one of the largest hospitals in the area with around 2,600 beds and is high-performing in eight procedures and conditions, including:
U.S. News nationally ranks Mt. Sinai Beth Israel Hospital #35 in diabetes. Mt. Sinai Beth Israel Hospital is also high-performing in eight 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: