Multiple Sclerosis Center - Portland, ME
Portland 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 Portland * Derek R Libby DO  Peer Program  John A Boothby MD  Foundation For Blood Research  Maine Centers For Healthcare  Port City Neurology  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Maine Medical Partners Nrlgy  Prime Care Neurology  Prime Care Neurology  Prime Care Neurology  Sacred Heart Center Hlth/Healng  Central Maine Neurology Topsham  Mid-Coast Medical Group NEU  Mid-Coast Medical Group NEU  Mid-Coast Medical Group NEU  Central Maine Neurology Center  Central Maine Neurology Center  Central Maine Neurology Center  Central Maine Neurology Center  St Mary's Neurology Associates  St Mary's Neurology Associates  St Mary's Neurology Associates  Neurology Assocs Of York Hosp  Neurology Assocs Of York Hosp  Anthony S Pakiam MD  Maine General Medical Cntr Nrlg  Maine General Neurology  Maine General Neurology  Inland Medical Asscts Neurology  Redington Neurology  Redington Neurology  Redington Neurology  Penobscot Bay Neurology  Penobscot Bay Neurology  Penobscot Bay Neurology  Penobscot Bay Neurology Portland, MaineUpcoming Local Events2013-06-16
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