New York City (NYC) has 62 acute care hospitals throughout its 5 boroughs. Though most of the large healthcare systems are based in Manhattan, NYU Longone and Mount Sinai have primary care clinics throughout Brooklyn and Queens. For veterans, VA NY Harbor Healthcare System has three campuses in Manhattan.
U.S. News ranks New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell #1 in New York City. It ranks nationally in 14 adult specialties and 10 children’s specialties, including:
NYU Langone Hospitals rank #2 in New York City. NYU Langone also ranks #3 in U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll and in 14 adult specialties, 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:
