Neurologists specialise in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Below are 15 neurologists practising in Rhode Island, across Providence, Warwick, East Providence, Cranston, Portsmouth and Smithfield, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.
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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 Rhode Island with a one-page summary and your questions ready.
Log symptoms and side effects by talking
Answers that name their source
One-page visit summary PDF
Health records stay on your iPhone
Emerge Care never diagnoses or replaces your doctor.
Questions
How do I find a neurologist in Rhode Island?
This page lists 15 neurologists practising in Rhode Island, including Providence, Warwick, East Providence, Cranston, Portsmouth and Smithfield, 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 Rhode Island?
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.
