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Abilene Neurologist Doctors for Multiple SclerosisType of Physician: Neurologist What is a Neurologist? A certification by the Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Practitioners focus on the diagnosis and treatment of disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures. The neurologist is often the primary doctor but also serves as a consultant to other doctors and may provide all levels of care, including the continuing care of outpatients and inpatients. The neurologist will often perform and interpret tests that relate to the nervous system or muscles. Specialty: Neurology Common Name: Neurologist Doctors in Abilene * Rexford K Anderson MD  Bacchus Vaughan Neurology Assoc  Russell S Dickerson MD  Abilene Physicians Group  Eastland Memorial Hosp Outptnt  CRB Medical Associates  Shannon Medical Plaza Neurosgy  Shannon Medical Plaza Neurosgy  Shannon Clinic Southwest  West Texas Medical Associates  West Texas Medical Associates Abilene, TexasUpcoming Local Events2013-06-15
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