Care for the Brain, Spinal Cord & Nerves
Neurologists are specialists who treat diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. You can trust the team at Baystate Health to provide the care you need close to home if you have a neurological condition.
When Should You See a Neurologist?
Neurological conditions can affect almost every part of your body, so there are many different symptoms that may indicate a neurological problem. Some of the common symptoms or conditions may mean that you should make an appointment with a neurologist include:
- Forgetfulness or memory loss
- Loss of taste or smell
- Vision problems
- Facial asymmetries (when one side of your face no longer matches the other)
- Trouble swallowing
- Vertigo
- Neck or back pain
- Headaches
- Trouble swallowing
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We Provide Specialized Care for Complex Neurological Conditions
Our Interdisciplinary Approach to Neurology
Our neurologists work a team of specialists including experts in neurosurgery and physical medicine & rehabilitation to provide comprehensive care. We also have hundreds of experts working with you behind the scenes — each one with an important role in your care. These may include:
- Behavioral medicine specialists
- Nurses and nurse practitioners
- Nutritionists and dietitians
- Pathologists and laboratory technicians
- Pharmacists, radiologists and radiology technologists
- Researchers
- Clergy
- Social workers
Working in tandem with your care team, these professionals help you with all of the challenges you may encounter.
Neurology Teachers & Researchers
Baystate Medical Center is the regional campus of the UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate. Our doctors also serve as faculty members. They not only care for patients, but also teach the next generation of doctors and play an active role in ongoing research. Because our team is at the forefront of the latest research, our doctors are able to provide you with the most up-to-date information and care.