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Neurologists in North Carolina

Neurologists specialise in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Below are 29 neurologists practising in North Carolina, across Charlotte, Durham, Winston Salem, Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Concord, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

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Neurologists in North Carolina

  1. Ardith M. Courtney, DO Neurology Charlotte, NC 28204
  2. Shashank Shekhar, MD Neurology Durham, NC 27710
  3. Deepal P. Shah-Zamora, MD Neurology Winston Salem, NC 27157
  4. Matthew F. Sharrock, MD Neurology Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  5. John O. Collins, MD Neurology Raleigh, NC 27607
  6. Jaclyn Martindale, DO Neurology Concord, NC 28025
  7. James T. Coin, MD Neurology Wilmington, NC 28403
  8. Jamie H. Aldridge, PAC Neurology Greensboro, NC 27401
  9. Dennis L. Martin, MD Neurology Asheville, NC 28803
  10. Anthony C. Breuer, MD Neurology Greenville, NC 27834
  11. Mital M. Patel, MD Neurology Salisbury, NC 28144
  12. Christian Bacheler Neurology Fayetteville, NC 28304
  13. Chester C. Haworth, MD Neurology High Point, NC 27262
  14. Amanda F. Van Straten, MD Neurology Hendersonville, NC 28791
  15. Giridhar Chintalapudi, MD Neurology Pinehurst, NC 28374
  16. Andrew F. Gross, MD Neurology Mooresville, NC 28117
  17. Colleen M. Stack, MD Neurology Pollocksville, NC 28573
  18. Prasannakumar K. Gajera Neurology Waxhaw, NC 28173
  19. Stephen H. Cockburn, MD Neurology Kernersville, NC 27284
  20. John G. Steel, MD Neurology New Bern, NC 28562
  21. Edward C. Robles, MD Neurology Huntersville, NC 28078
  22. Michele L. Morgan, MD Neurology Arden, NC 28704
  23. Leanne K. Willis, MD Neurology Thomasville, NC 27360
  24. James A. Macdonald, MD Neurology Smithfield, NC 27577
  25. Brian Lee Neurology Fort Bragg, NC 28310
  26. Dharmen S. Shah, MD Neurology Statesville, NC 28677
  27. Zachary Vaslow, MD Neurology Burlington, NC 27215
  28. Ann R. Brewer, MD Neurology Albemarle, NC 28001
  29. Howard W. Palay, MD Neurology Clyde, NC 28721

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see a neurologist

Common reasons

  • Migraine and frequent headaches
  • Numbness, tingling or weakness
  • Dizziness and balance problems
  • Memory concerns
  • Seizures and sleep-related nerve conditions

Signs it may be time

  • Headaches are frequent or changing
  • You have numbness, tingling or weakness that keeps returning
  • Your primary care doctor referred you
  • A sudden severe headache, weakness on one side or trouble speaking needs emergency care, not an appointment

How to get the most from your neurologist visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • A headache or symptom diary: dates, how long, how strong, what helped
2

During: questions to ask

  • What type of headache or condition do you think this is?
  • What triggers should I look for?
  • Do I need imaging or other tests?
  • What should make me seek urgent care?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Each headache or episode: start time, length, strength
  • Sleep, meals, screen time, stress and your cycle, if relevant
  • What you tried and whether it helped

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Neurology relies heavily on your own record. A migraine diary of how often, how long and what came before is what lets a neurologist see your triggers and judge whether a plan is working. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next neurologist appointment in North Carolina with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

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  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
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Questions

How do I find a neurologist in North Carolina?

This page lists 29 neurologists practising in North Carolina, including Charlotte, Durham, Winston Salem, Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Concord, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see a neurologist in North Carolina?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first neurologist appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; A headache or symptom diary: dates, how long, how strong, what helped.

How do I prepare for a neurology appointment about headaches?

Keep a headache diary for a few weeks: when each one started, how long it lasted, how strong it was and anything that came before it.

When is a headache an emergency?

A sudden, severe "worst ever" headache, or a headache with weakness, confusion, trouble speaking or a stiff neck with fever, needs emergency care. Call 911.

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