neurologist
noun
neu·rol·o·gist
nu̇-ˈrä-lə-jist 
nyu̇-
: one specializing in neurology
especially
: a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system
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Based on the life of neurologist/author Oliver Sacks, Brilliant Minds stars Quinto as Oliver, a neurologist at Bronx General Hospital whose atypical approach to medicine irks his superiors but often garners surprising results.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 July 2025
The benefit appears to come from lowering pressure in the brain, Dr. Simone Braca, a neurologist at the University of Naples Federico II and lead author of the study, explained to ABC News.
—Paul Hanona, ABC News, 20 June 2025
After several visits to a neurologist and a series of cognitive tests, he was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and later, after more testing, early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.
—Louise Jacobsen Fisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Those who are concerned about potential Parkinson’s risk should consult with a neurologist or movement disorder specialist, Jimenez-Shahed advised.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 July 2025
The benefit appears to come from lowering pressure in the brain, Dr. Simone Braca, a neurologist at the University of Naples Federico II and lead author of the study, explained to ABC News.
—Paul Hanona, ABC News, 20 June 2025
After several visits to a neurologist and a series of cognitive tests, he was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and later, after more testing, early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.
—Louise Jacobsen Fisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Those who are concerned about potential Parkinson’s risk should consult with a neurologist or movement disorder specialist, Jimenez-Shahed advised.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
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“Neurologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurologist. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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neurologist
noun
neu·rol·o·gist
n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in neurology
especially
: a physician who specializes in identifying and treating diseases of the nervous system
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neurologist
noun
neu·rol·o·gist
n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst
: a person specializing in neurology
especially
: a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system
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