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Neurologists in Virginia

Neurologists specialise in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Below are 27 neurologists practising in Virginia, across Richmond, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Roanoke, Fairfax and Newport News, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Neurologists in Virginia

  1. Dreama V. Brar, MD Neurology Richmond, VA 23226
  2. Daryl R. Gress Neurology Charlottesville, VA 22908
  3. Mohammad Rauf Chaudhry, MD Neurology Norfolk, VA 23507
  4. Gary J. Harpold, MD Neurology Roanoke, VA 24016
  5. John F. Rothrock, MD Neurology Fairfax, VA 22031
  6. Jennie P. Savage, MD Neurology Newport News, VA 23601
  7. Haideh Y. Sabet, MD Neurology Alexandria, VA 22304
  8. Atrac A. Kay, MD Neurology Falls Church, VA 22042
  9. Efraim P. David, MD Neurology Salem, VA 24153
  10. Patricia F. Mayes, MD Neurology Williamsburg, VA 23188
  11. Katharine W. Heatwole, MD Neurology Virginia Beach, VA 23452
  12. Rebecca S. Tang, MD Neurology Lynchburg, VA 24501
  13. Tracy J. Moll, DO Neurology Rockingham, VA 22801
  14. John J. Palmieri, MD Neurology Arlington, VA 22204
  15. Adam B. Lewis, MD Neurology Vienna, VA 22182
  16. Etsub Samuel, MD Neurology Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  17. Stuart R. Stark, MD Neurology Mc Lean, VA 22101
  18. George N. Stergis, MD Neurology Winchester, VA 22601
  19. Richard E. Waller, MD Neurology Midlothian, VA 23113
  20. Soham G. Sheth, MBBS,MPH Neurology Chesapeake, VA 23320
  21. Sanaz Mzadeh, MD Neurology Mechanicsville, VA 23116
  22. Scott R. Haines, MD Neurology Henrico, VA 23233
  23. Francis X. Walsh, MD Neurology Martinsville, VA 24112
  24. Michael R. Wagner, MD Neurology Portsmouth, VA 23708
  25. Carlos A. Williams, MD Neurology South Hill, VA 23970
  26. Joseph K. Harris, MD Neurology North Chesterfield, VA 23236
  27. Deborah B. Leiderman, MD Neurology McLean, VA 22102

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 Virginia 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 Virginia?

This page lists 27 neurologists practising in Virginia, including Richmond, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Roanoke, Fairfax and Newport News, 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 Virginia?

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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