“What kind of doctor is best for sciatica?”
I have sciatica and want to treat it. What kind of doctor is best for sciatica?
2 Answers
NeurologistNeurologist
Either a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon
85% of patients with sciatica improve and move on to be back to normal with time and medication/therapy. If symptoms don’t improve in 6-8 weeks, a consultation with a neurosurgeon (with an MRI Lumbar spine) is warranted.
