They may send patients to other specialists for some forms of treatment. A neurologist may send a patient for a surgical evaluation, but does not perform surgery. At least three years of specialty training in an accredited neurology residency program. After completing residency training, neurologists may choose to enroll in a fellowship program. A fellowship offers a neurologist the opportunity to develop expertise in a subspecialty of neurology such as stroke, dementia or movement disorders.
Fellowship programs range from one to two years.
Osteopathic physicians use the standard techniques of medicine including prescription medication and surgery, but emphasize the wholeness of each patient rather than treating illness in isolation. While most Doctors of Osteopathy are general practitioners, specialization in neurology is available. Certification by the ABOS indicates that the physician exhibited a high degree of competency in the practice of neurology at the time of certification. Find a neurologist near you. Join a live chat or threaded forum.