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Best Neurologists in Mountain Home, AR (2026) - WebMD
Discover top Neurologists in Mountain Home, AR - View 12 providers with an average of 31 years experience and 130 reviews.

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Find trusted neurology care in Mountain Home, Arkansas—browse 5 verified practices with contact details, maps, and Google ratings so you can choose with confidence.

Top 12 Neurologists near Mountain Home, AR| Vitals
12 Neurologists Found in Mountain Home, AR We found 12 Neurologists available in Mountain Home, AR with an average 4 stars across 116 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 6 Neurologists listed are accepting new patients and 5 accept Medicare.

Neurologist in Mountain Home, AR - Healthgrades
Dr. Bruce Robbins, MD is a neurologist in Mountain Home, AR and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah in 1980. He is accepting new patients.

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Dr. Bruce D. Robbins is a neurologist in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He received his medical degree from University of Utah School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

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Dr. Bruce Robbins, MD, Neurologist | Mountain Home, AR | WebMD
Dr. Bruce Donald Robbins, MD, is a Neurologist practicing in Mountain Home, AR with 46 years of experience. . New patients are welcome.

Brmc Neurology Clinic | Neurology in Mountain Home, AR - Vitadox
About Brmc Neurology Clinic Brmc Neurology Clinic is a neurologist practice located in Mountain Home, AR. Our Facilities Brmc Neurology Clinic has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since September 18, 2014 and its NPI number is 1942602156. Book an Appointment To schedule an appointment, please call (870) 508-2950.

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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Meridian-area native Dr. Erin Britt joins Ochsner Rush Neurology  Ochsner Health
Dystonia: Neurological Disorder Often Mistaken for Stress or Anxiety  Baptist Health
What Should Neurologists Know About Cluster Headache - Part 1  NeurologyLive
UK neurologist’s research may ID hidden brain cancers  Kentucky Today
Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon Advances Neurosurgery Capabilities and Expands Specialty Team  Rutland Herald
Neurologists Urged to Look for Symptoms of Anti-IgLON5 Disease  Neurology Today
Awakenings—The Neurologist Coming Into the Picture  Neurology® Journals
Eva A. Mistry, MBBS, MSCI, FAHA, Appointed Mount Sinai Health System Chair of Neurology  Mount Sinai
Summer camp for kids with neurological disorders: How to choose the right program  brainhealth.com
International study identifies promising therapy to prevent relapses in rare neurological disease  Mayo Clinic News Network
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)
Juber Shaikh, M.D., joins WSU Department of Neurology  Today@Wayne
Reshaping Research With Our New Neurological Assessment Center (Podcast)  Cleveland Clinic
Northwestern Medicine study finds women experience more severe neurological symptoms of long COVID than men  Northwestern Medicine Newsroom
Michael Todinca, M.D., Neuromuscular Neurologist, Joins Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute  South Florida Hospital News

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.