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My son is 6 years old and I want to know which specialist should I see to make sure he has or hasn't any brain damage. He actually doesn't speak much.
You should take your son to his pediatrician and insist on being referred to a neurologist for testing. If brain damage is suspected, your son should be seen as soon as possible.
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∙ 9y agoA psychiatrist specialises in treating mental disorders. A neurosurgeon specialises in the physical side of the brain, and is commonly referred to as a brain surgeon.
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∙ 10y agoA doctor that specializes in the brain is known as a neurologist. A surgeon that specializes in operations involving the brain is known as a neurosurgeon.
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