Neurologists are doctors who specialize in illnesses of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles. Epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson's disease are all neurological disorders. People with these problems need physicians who can diagnose them and treat them with medication and/or surgery. Doctors who specialize in treating the brain include neurosurgeons, neurologists, and physiatrists. Neurosurgeons are medical doctors who focus on diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal column. They perform operations to correct defects of the skull, repair tumors, remove excess tissue, and relieve pressure on the brain. Neurologists are physicians who focus on diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the nervous system and movement disorders. They may work with other health care professionals to treat their patients. Physiatrists are physician specialists who focus on rehabilitation medicine. They help patients recover function after suffering a stroke or other injury or illness that affects their brain or spine. Neurologists are responsible for diagnosing diseases of the brain and spinal cord and prescribing treatment plans. They may see patients in a clinic or hospital setting or by telephone. Some neurologists have a special interest in particular diseases or disorders and may work with other doctors to learn more about them.