following on from my other post different types of docs

[bikerlifestyle]

i currently see a

consultant in behavioural neurology

neuropsychologist

and there are lots of other neuro - ????????

even after 17 years i still don't know the difference between the different types

[CirenBrain]

I'm glad you said that! Makes me feel better that I don't understand it either!! I am seeing a Neuro psychologist (for my thinking?) & I am being referred to a neurologist for the tremor in my right arm which has come on a year after my car accident, and I'm being sent to a neuropsychiatrist to do a report on me for the compensation case. I have to travel to Harley Street in London for that one! (Not on my own thankfully, or I wouldn't go!!). Neuro this, Neuro that, I never realised there were so many different Neuro people!

[headwayuk Partner Headway]

Hi bikerlifestyle,

Thank you for your question - there are quite a few 'neuro' specialisms that people may see after a brain injury - it certainly can be difficult to keep track of them all, especially as most people will only see one or two in the course of their rehabilitation.

Some 'neuros' include:

Neurologist - Tends to assess and treat the more physical effects of a brain injury, such as balance problems, headaches, movement difficulties. Often a first-line for assessment of other effects as listed below, and they are able to refer on to other specialists as necessary.

Neuropsychologist / neuropsychiatrist - Specialises in the assessment and treatment of the cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects of brain injury, such as memory problems, anger, concentration, fatigue etc. A neuropsychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medications.

Neuro-opthalmologist - Assesses and treats visual disorders that have a neurological cause, such as those that arise after a brain injury.

Neuroendocrinologist - Specialises in assessment and treatment of hormonal imbalances that may occur due to damage to certain areas of the brain, including the pituitary gland.

Neurosurgeon - Assesses the need for and performs surgery on the brain.

Neurophysiotherapist - A physiotherapist who specialises in optimising physical recovery with conditions such as brain injury.

We did run a poll on this a while ago, and there are some additional professionals in the comments section: headway.healthunlocked.com/...

I hope that helps, if anyone can think of more please add them below!

Best wishes,

Headway.

[bikerlifestyle in reply to headwayuk]

thank you, that helps me get my head round it a bit better, i have just always called whoever i was seeing a neuro doc as i had no idea which one i was seeing lol

[bikerlifestyle in reply to headwayuk]

so my doc i see is a consultant in behavioural neurology is that the same as a Neuropsychologist?

[headwayuk Partner Headway]

Hi bikerlifestyle,

That's a good question! It isn't a title we often come across - it sounds like it would be close to a neuropsychologist / neuropsychiatrist in what they are trying to achieve, but exactly what they do is probably defined by the unit the doctor works in.

Headway.