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Learn more about Neurologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Neurologists
A neurologist specializes in caring for people with diseases and conditions of the brain and nervous system, including the spinal cord, nerves, muscles, and related blood vessels. Neurologists diagnose and treat many diseases, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, headaches, seizures, and brain and spinal cord injuries. Neurologists are also experts in preventing neurological disease and in reducing neurological disability.
A neurologist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about brain and nervous system health and disease prevention
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Performs physical exams that include evaluating blood pressure, vital signs, and the health of the brain and nervous system
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the brain and nervous system including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and meningitis
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Screens, treats and monitors conditions that increase the risk of serious brain and nervous system conditions, such as a head injury that can lead to long-term memory loss and headaches
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Performs certain invasive procedures such as nervous system biopsies
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Provides direct care for brain and nervous system conditions in the office and in the hospital
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Works closely with your primary care doctor and other specialists and members of your healthcare team to provide optimal care
Neurologists may also be known by the following names: brain doctor, brain specialist, and nerve doctor.
There are 37 specialists practicing Neurology in Alaska with an overall average rating of 3.2 stars. There are 19 hospitals in Alaska with affiliated Neurology specialists, including Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center and Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. David Rankine, MD
Specialty: Neurology4300 Bartlett StHomer, AK 99603Dr. Robert Lada, MD
Specialty: Neurology2741 Debarr Rd Ste C308Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Biography: Dr. Lada attended Medical School at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio with a Fellowship in NeuroIntensive Care at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is Board Certified in Neurology in addition to Sleep Medicine and Vascular Neurology. He remains passionate about stroke prevention and caring for patients along the continuum of emergent and acute care of cerebrovascular injuries. Educating patients and physicians about Neurology has always been an important part of his daily practice. After completing his training, he served as the Director of Cerebrovascular Medicine in the Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio for 10 years. With enthusiasm and a vision to serve communities in need of his subspecialty, Dr. Lada moved to Alaska with his wife and four children in 2008. Here, he accepted the position as Medical Director of Neuroscience Services at Providence Alaska Medical Center and continues in this role currently. He has worked tirelessly to further advance the delivery of emergency treatments for stroke patients by developing the Telestroke program that now reaches numerous communities throughout the state of Alaska. He continues to provide education for practicing physicians through regular lecture series and enjoys teaching medical students at the WWAMI School of Medicine on the campus of the University of Alaska Anchorage. Desiring better neurologic care for all Alaskans, he spearheaded the development of PEAK Neurology and Sleep Medicine in 2014 and is a founding partner. He also serves as Medical Director of their Sleep Lab. In addition to seeing patients who have experienced strokes, he continues to enjoy his practice of general neurology and sleep medicine.
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Specialty: Neurology3200 W Centre Ave Ste 203Portage, MI 49024Dr. Graham Glass, MD
Specialty: Neurology2741 Debarr Rd Ste C308Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: Our Mission is to provide Alaskans access to superior health care from a team of compassionate providers focused on the needs of each patient.
Dr. Franklin Ellenson, MD
Specialty: Neurology1100 E Dimond BlvdAnchorage, AK 99515Biography: Franklin Ellenson, MD, is a doctor specializing in neurology, practicing at Alaska Neurology Center in Anchorage, Alaska. As a neurologist, Dr. Ellenson treats brain conditions such as headaches, radiculopathy, neuropathy, stroke, dementia, seizures and epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, head trauma, sleep disorders, neuromuscular diseases, and various infections and tumors of the nervous system.Dr. Ellenson is board-certified and a member of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology.Dr. Ellenson completed Residency at Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, and attended Medical School at Wayne State University.
Dr. Kristen Jessen, MD
Specialty: Neurology289 N Fireweed St Ste DSoldotna, AK 99669Dr. Stanford Downs, MD
Specialty: Neurology2741 Debarr Rd Ste 413Anchorage, AK 99508Dr. Marci Troxell, DO
Specialty: Neurology2741 Debarr Rd Ste C308Anchorage, AK 99508Care Philosophy: Our Mission is to provide Alaskans access to superior health care from a team of compassionate providers focused on the needs of each patient.
Dr. David Henzler, MD
Specialty: Neurology1100 E Dimond BlvdAnchorage, AK 99515Dr. Scot Hines, MD
Specialty: Neurology4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 320Anchorage, AK 99508Dr. Jeffrey Sponsler, MD
Specialty: Neurology4551 E Bogard RdWasilla, AK 99654Dr. Carolyn Taylor, MD
Specialty: Neurology222 Tongass DrSitka, AK 99835Dr. Thomas Mulgrew Jr, MD
Specialty: Neurology1100 E Dimond BlvdAnchorage, AK 99515Dr. Mary Downs, MD
Specialty: Neurology2741 Debarr Rd Ste 413Anchorage, AK 99508Dr. James Foelsch, MD
Specialty: Neurology1919 Lathrop St Ste 220Fairbanks, AK 99701Dr. Ronald Martino, MD
Specialty: Neurology1919 Lathrop St Ste 220Fairbanks, AK 99701Dr. Ravi Singh, MD
Specialty: Neurology6601 Rugby Ave Ste 100Huntington Park, CA 90255Dr. Irisa Devine, MD
Specialty: Neurology3340 Providence Dr Ste 565Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Paul Jensen, MD
Specialty: Neurology2310 Peger Rd Ste 106Fairbanks, AK 99709Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Peter Osterbauer, MD
Specialty: Neurology1200 Airport Heights Dr Ste 240Anchorage, AK 99508Dr. James Richards, MD
Specialty: Neurology1233 N 30th StBillings, MT 59101Dr. Christine Woods, DO
Specialty: Neurology1100 E Dimond BlvdAnchorage, AK 99515Dr. Lilith Judd, MD
Specialty: Neurology3200 Providence DrAnchorage, AK 99508Dr. Lorn Miller, MD
Specialty: Neurology1100 E Dimond BlvdAnchorage, AK 99515Dr. Karina Mendez Vargas, MD
Specialty: Neurology2555 Phillips Field Rd Ste 100Fairbanks, AK 99709Dr. Kim Madden, DO
Specialty: Neurology4141 B St Ste 401Anchorage, AK 99503Dr. James Martin, DC
Specialty: Neurology400 N Main StWasilla, AK 99654Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Joshua Costello, DC
Specialty: Neurology1231 NOBLE STFairbanks, AK 99701Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Eliana McKee, MD
Specialty: Pediatrics1717 W Cowles StFairbanks, AK 99701Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Roderic Smith, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology3340 Providence Dr Ste 565Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Natalia Whitman, MD
Specialty: Neurology1000 Greg Kruschek AveNome, AK 99762Dr. Janice Onorato, MD
Specialty: Neurology1867 Airport Way Ste 205Fairbanks, AK 99701Dr. Jayesh Makim, MD
Specialty: Neurology3650 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 205Anchorage, AK 99508Dr. Charles Perkins, MD
Specialty: Neurology167 Warehouse Dr Ste CSoldotna, AK 99669Dr. Dorlyne Brchan, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology1001 Noble StFairbanks, AK 99701Dr. Jeanna West-Miles, DO
Specialty: Neurology5955 Zeamer AveJber, AK 99506Dr. Shirley Fraser, MD
Specialty: Neurology1217 E 10th AveAnchorage, AK 99501