Some general questions from the public...
How do you get to see a neurologist?
Neurologists only see patients on referral from another specialist. Your doctor will determine if you could benefit from seeing a neurologist.
How long does it take to see a neurologist?
There are around 200 neurologists located throughout BC. Many neurologists work in hospitals as well as outpatient clinics and practices, as well as outreach clinics to many smaller communities.
While some neurologists work as 'general neurologists', others work in neurology subspecialties such as stroke neurology, epilepsy, MS, neuro-inflammatory diseases, neuromuscular diseases, cognitive neurology, sleep neurology, pediatric neurology, movement disorders and headaches.
Neurologists are also involved in reporting on neurological testing such as electroencephalograms (EEGs), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyelograms (EMGs), polysomnograms (PSGs), among others. When a patient is referred to a neurologist, the referral is triaged and an appointment is scheduled based upon the urgency of the problem. Waitlist times will vary by physician and specialty, with updated information available to your physician on www.pathwaysbc.ca