Diagnose, manage, andtreat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.
Advise other physicians on the treatment of neurological problems.
Develop treatment plans based on diagnoses and on evaluation of factors, such as age and general health, or procedural risks and costs.
Identify andtreat major neurological system diseases and disorders, such as central nervous system infection, cranio spinal trauma, dementia, and stroke.
Inform patients or families of neurological diagnoses and prognoses, or benefits, risks and costs of various treatment plans.
Perform specialized treatments in areas such as sleep disorders, neuroimmunology, neuro-oncology, behavioral neurology, and neurogenetics.
Prepare, maintain, or review records that include patients' histories, neurological examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
Prescribe or administer treatments, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and deep brain stimulation.
Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Develop medical treatment plans.
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.