Neurologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions and diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. They work to help their patients manage a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and even headaches and migraines. To diagnose and manage these conditions, neurologists may perform a variety of tests and procedures, including neurological exams, imaging tests, and lab tests.

To become a neurologist in Miami, the doctor needs to earn a medical degree(Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) and they also need to complete a 4 year residency program focused on neurology where they gain hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders under the supervision of experienced neurologists. They then need to pass the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Certification Exam and then they need to obtain a medical license to practice medicine in the state of Florida. Altogether, it takes 12 years to become a neurologist in Miami.

A good neurologist possesses a combination of medical knowledge, technical skills, and personal qualities that make them effective in diagnosing and treating neurological conditions. They have expert knowledge and practical experience in the diagnosis and treatment so they are able to interpret complex symptoms and use a variety of tests and procedures to pinpoint the underlying cause of a patient's condition. They should also be skilled in a variety of technical procedures, such as nerve conduction studies, electromyography (EMG), and electroencephalography (EEG). Finally they should have great bedside manner to be able to put patients at ease to make diagnosis more accurate.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best neurologists in Miami.