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Best Neurologists in Huntington, IN (2026) | Top-Rated ... - WebMD
Discover top Neurologists in Huntington, IN - View 7 providers with an average of 23 years experience and 87 reviews.

20 Best Neurologists Near Huntington, IN - Healthgrades
There are 2 specialists practicing Neurology in Huntington, IN with an overall average rating of 3.5 stars. There are 7 hospitals near Huntington, IN with affiliated Neurology specialists, including Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Adams Memorial Hospital and IU Health Jay.

What Is a Neurologist? What They Do & When to See One
A neurologist is a medical doctor who’s an expert in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of your brain, spinal cord and nerves.

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Finding a neurology provider Parkview Neurosciences' neurology providers are located in Allen, DeKalb, Kosciusko and Whitley counties, giving you convenient access to our team no matter where you live in northeast Indiana. See Parkview Neurosciences Neurology locations

Neurology - Our Approach & Treatment Options | IU Health
The neurology experts at IU Health offer diagnosis and treatment for problems with the brain and spine such as seizure, brain tumor, head trauma or stroke.

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TOP 10 BEST Neurologist near Huntington, IN 46750 - Yelp
Top 10 Best Neurologist in Huntington, IN 46750 - July 2025 - Yelp - Neal Balvant Patel, MD, Walter S Langheinrich, MD, Ping Gregory H, Snook Riley M.D., Carolyn Stevens, Indiana Neurology Specialty Care, Neurological Care Center Of Lima, Fort Wayne Neurological Center, Lima Memorial Health System, Riley J Snook, MD

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Parkview Health provides comprehensive care for patients who need a neurologist or neurosurgeon in the NE Indiana and NW Ohio communities.

Dr. James Stevens, MD - Neurologist in Fort Wayne, IN | Healthgrades
Dr. James Stevens, MD is a board-certified neurologist in Fort Wayne, IN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital and Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

James C. Stevens, MD, FASM, FAAN - IU Health
Dr. James C. Stevens, MD, FASM, FAAN has been a neurologist since 1987. He has an American Board of Sleep Medicine license and specializes in sleep disorders. He has been listed as one of the “Best Doctors in America,” a recipient of the “Patients Choice Award” and has won numerous research awards. He has worked on numerous clinical trials studying sleep habits and is published in ...

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The neurologist choreographing joy  Penn Today
Year-End Giving Campaign Launches for the AAN Research Program | Newswise  Newswise
Awakenings—The Neurologist Coming Into the Picture  Neurology® Journals
Meridian-area native Dr. Erin Britt joins Ochsner Rush Neurology  Ochsner Health
VCU Health neurologist’s bold artwork illustrates how it feels for patients to live with neurological diseases  VCU Health
Pediatric neurologist Dr. John Gaitanis to lead NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development  National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)
Could pollution, chronic stress and long working hours silently affect your brain health? Neurologist explains the hidden risks to memory and focus  The Times of India
Expert neurologist joins Novant Health, expanding access to specialty care in Greensboro and High Point  Novant Health
Is “Brain Fog” Really a Normal Part of Aging?  Yahoo Health
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute neurologist helps launch Paraguay’s first national teleneurology and telestroke network  WVU Medicine
Health minister 'most concerned about' Jersey neurology work  BBC
Dr. Sumul Raval named a New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor for 14th consecutive year  News India Times
Neurologists Say This Everyday Item Is Sending Plastic to Your Brain  Parade Magazine
Neurologists explain how to use BEFAST method to recognise a stroke, warning signs and risk factors | Health  Hindustan Times
We Asked Neurologists What Kitchen Swaps They’d Make to Reduce Microplastic Exposure—This Is What They Said  EatingWell

Common Neurological Symptoms & Warning Signs

Persistent or Sudden Severe Headaches — Onset of unusually intense headaches, sudden thunderclap onset, or chronic pain accompanied by nausea and visual disruptions.
Numbness, Tingling, or Paresthesia — Loss of sensation, burning, or a "pins and needles" feeling in the extremities, often signaling peripheral neuropathy or nerve compression.
Focal Muscle Weakness or Paralysis — Sudden or progressive loss of muscle strength, facial drooping, or difficulty lifting objects, commonly associated with stroke or nerve disorders.
Seizures and Convulsions — Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain leading to involuntary muscle spasms, loss of consciousness, or brief absence spells.
Vertigo, Dizziness, and Loss of Balance — Sensations of spinning, unsteady gait, or uncoordinated movement (ataxia), pointing toward vestibular or cerebellar dysfunction.
Cognitive Decline and Memory Impairment — Uncharacteristic confusion, difficulty retrieving words, disorientation, or short-term memory loss impacting daily functioning.
Visual Disturbances and Diplopia — Unexplained double vision, temporary loss of vision in one eye, or sudden blurred vision stemming from optic nerve issues or brain lesions.
Dysarthria and Speech Difficulties — Slurred speech, trouble articulating words, or difficulty comprehending spoken language due to motor speech pathway impairment.

Key Milestones in the History of Neurology

Edwin Smith Papyrus (c. 1600 BCE) — The earliest known medical document describing brain anatomy, cranial sutures, and meninges, detailing head trauma cases in ancient Egypt.
Hippocratic Corpus (c. 400 BCE) — Hippocrates challenged mystical beliefs by identifying the brain, rather than the heart, as the seat of human intelligence, sensation, and emotion.
Vesalius and De Humani Corporis Fabrica (1543) — Andreas Vesalius provided detailed anatomical drawings of the human nervous system, correcting centuries of Galenic anatomical errors.
Discovery of Cerebral Localization (1861) — Paul Broca demonstrated localized speech production functions in the frontal lobe through post-mortem studies of aphasic patients.
Establishment of the Neuron Doctrine (1891–1906) — Santiago Ramón y Cajal and Camillo Golgi revealed that the nervous system consists of discrete individual cells rather than a continuous net.
Invention of Electroencephalography (1924) — Hans Berger recorded the first human brain waves (EEG), revolutionizing epilepsy diagnosis and sleep cycle monitoring.
Development of Neuroimaging Techniques (1970s–1980s) — Godfrey Hounsfield developed Computed Tomography (CT) and Raymond Damadian pioneered MRI, transforming non-invasive brain visualization.
Discovery of Neuroplasticity (Late 20th Century) — Researchers demonstrated that the adult brain reorganizes neural pathways in response to learning, environmental changes, and injury recovery.

Current Neurology Research & Breakthroughs

Blood-Based Biomarkers for Early Alzheimer's Detection — Advances in blood tests tracking amyloid and tau levels allow for faster, non-invasive diagnosis before major cognitive decline occurs.
Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS) in Parkinson's — Closed-loop DBS systems now record real-time neural activity to dynamically adjust stimulation, significantly improving motor fluctuations.
Disease-Modifying Gene Therapies for Neurodegeneration — Novel viral vector therapies target genetic root causes to slow progression in rare conditions like Huntington's disease and ALS.
Precision Immunotherapies for Neuromuscular Disorders — Targeted monoclonal antibody treatments offer faster-acting, long-term disease management for autoimmune conditions like Myasthenia Gravis and CIDP.
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) for Paralysis Recovery — High-density microelectrode arrays decode neural intent into real-time digital text and prosthetic movement for spinal cord injury patients.
Neuroinflammation and Microglial Modulation in Stroke — Investigational therapies focusing on microglial activation show promise in minimizing secondary brain injury following acute ischemic events.
Focused Ultrasound (FUS) Blood-Brain Barrier Opening — Non-invasive MRI-guided ultrasound temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier to deliver targeted chemotherapies directly into brain tumors.
Single-Cell RNA Sequencing in Epilepsy Therapeutics — Transcriptomic profiling identifies specific neuronal subpopulations causing drug-resistant seizures, opening pathways for targeted drug design.