Neurologist ·
Rabin Medical Center , Petah Tikva, Israel
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hebrew , English
Specialises in:
A doctor who diagnoses and treats brain and nervous system conditions is called a neurologist. Neurology is a branch of medicine that deals with the whole brain and nervous system, so, neurologists have the ability to treat a number of conditions related to the brain. " Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Nirit Lev treats are:
The neurologist uses a holistic approach for the treatment of the diseases and goes through the medical history of patients to know the cause of the illness. The neurological conditions are either infections (caused by fungus, virus, bacteria) or cancer. The risk of getting infected with these diseases increases with age.
A primary care physician usually refers a patient to a neurologist in case they experience any of the following symptoms:
People who have problems with their senses may also see a Neurologist because sensory dysfunction can be caused by disorders of the nervous system.
Doctor Nirit Lev is available from 10 am to 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available at the given time, call the doctor or his assistant to confirm his availability.
Dr Nirit Lev performs a number of popular procedures listed below::
The doctor completely evaluates the condition of the patient before performing any procedure. The neurologist has reported a high success rate in performing various procedures with high precision and accuracy. The doctor also holds a rich experience in handling complex cases with ease. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient recovers quickly.
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A neurologist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions of the spinal cord, brain, and nerves. This could include muscle diseases as well as disorders that affect thinking and behavior. A neurologist has completed specialist training after becoming a doctor. Due to complex nature of the nervous system, neurologists mainly focus on treating some populations of people with specific neurological diseases. After completing their residency training, neurologists spend a few years in fellowship programs where they get experience in their subspecialty. Neurologists perform a wide range of different tests and procedures to diagnose as well as treat neurological conditions.
Diagnostic tests and procedures are important tools that help doctors confirm and rule out neurological disorders or other medical conditions. Below-listed diagnostic tests are required before and during a consultation with a neurologist:
Below are some additional tests that are required for the diagnosis of the conditions of the nervous system.:
These are the five signs that signal that it is time to visit a neurologist
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