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Brian R. Ott, MD

Neurologist

Gender: Male
Experience: 18+ years

About Brian R. Ott, MD

Brian R. Ott, MD is a neurologist, internal medicine doctor, geriatric internal medicine doctor, and primary care doctor. Dr. Brian R. Ott has 18+ years of experience in neurology.

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Education

Brian R. Ott, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Brian R. Ott, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since June 23, 2006, and his NPI number is 1124054101.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Brian R. Ott, please call (401) 444-5603.

Neurologist

Dr. Brian R. Ott is a Neurologist in Providence, RI with special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). As a Neurologist, Brian R. Ott, MD performs diagnostic tests and a wide variety of neurological and cognitive treatments for a range of neurological disorders. Neurology is the branch of biology that studies, assesses, and treats the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of the nervous system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Neurologists include coordination problems, muscle weakness, sensation changes, confusion, dizziness, cluster headaches, migraines, seizure disorders like epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, encephalitis, meningitis, brain abscesses, neurodegenerative disorders like Lou Gehrig's disease and Alzheimer's, as well as spinal cord inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neurologists include lumbar puncture, tensilon test, EEG, CT scan, MRI scan, PET scan, angiography, and sleep studies for diagnosis, then the presciption of physiotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, pain management, medication and/or lifestyle changes.

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Neurologists in Providence, RI

Internal Medicine Doctor

Dr. Brian R. Ott is an Internal Medicine Doctor in Providence, RI with special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Internists specialize in puzzling medical problems and in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses. Internists also specialize in preventing disease by promoting health, and are trained to manage multisystem disease conditions that single-organ-disease specialists may not be trained to address. As an Internal Medicine Doctor, Brian R. Ott, MD performs assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment therapies for diseases and disorders in adult patients. Internal Medicine is a medical specialty focused on study, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of short and long term multi-organ conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Internal Medicine Doctors include cold and flu, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease. Internists generally act as personal physicians and often develop long-term relationships with their patients. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Internal Medicine Doctors include medical history reviews, physical exams, blood tests, scans, and other diagnostic tests, as well as specialist referrals. Internists may choose to practice only in the hospital, only in an outpatient clinic, or in both.

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine Doctors in Providence, RI

Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor

Dr. Brian R. Ott is a Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor in Providence, RI with special training and skill in promoting wellness and providing health care for senior patients. As a Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor, Brian R. Ott, MD performs comprehensive interdisciplinary care for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of both healthy and frail senior patients. Geriatric Internal Medicine is a medical specialty that enables patients to manage natural aging life stages by preventing and treating age-related conditions, and preserving patients' independence and quality of life. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors include nutrition deficiencies, hormone imbalances, psychological issues, medication side effects, incontinence, heart disease, epilepsy, osteoporosis, fall injuries, frailty, strokes, Alzheimer's Disease, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors include standard preventative wellness screenings and treatments, nutrition counseling, psychological counseling, lifestyle interventions, post-fall rehabilitation, living accomodation transition, and nursing home care.

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors in Providence, RI

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Primary Care Doctors in Providence, RI

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