Neurologist vs. Psychiatrist

Neurologistnoun

A doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology.

Neurologistnoun

One who is versed in neurology; also, one skilled in the treatment of nervous diseases.

Neurologistnoun

a medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it

Psychiatristnoun

(medicine) A medical doctor specializing in psychiatry.

Psychiatristnoun

a physician who specializes in psychiatry

Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in psychiatry, the branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatrists are medical doctors and evaluate patients to determine whether their symptoms are the result of a physical illness, a combination of physical and mental ailments or strictly mental issues.