A doctor who specializes in neurology is called a neurologist. The neurologist treats disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, such as:

• Cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke

• Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis

• Headache disorders

• Infections of the brain and peripheral nervous system

• Movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease

• Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease)

• Seizure disorders, such as epilepsy

• Spinal cord disorders

• Speech and language disorders