Sex, location – but not doctor density – impact time to new neurology visit

Summary: Waiting to see a brain doctor (called a neurologist) can take a long time—about 50 days on average! A new study found that your wait time depends on a few surprising things. Women usually get an appointment about a week faster than men. People living in the West get to see the doctor quicker than those living in the Northeast.

Also, if you go to the emergency room first, or have a sudden problem like a stroke, you will be seen much faster. The most shocking part of the study? Having more brain doctors in your city does not make your wait any shorter! Every clinic is just completely packed, no matter how many doctors work there.

For more details, see rssapp-healio-com at healio.com/news/neurology/20260517/sex-location-but-not-doctor-density-impact-time-to-new-neurology-visit (opens in new tab)