Richard Grant Hunter, Psychiatrist
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Richard Grant Hunter

Neurologist | Psychosomatic Medicine

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Dr. Richard Hunter practices Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hunter studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect the nervous system. He is fully trained in Neurology & Psychiatry with special interest in higher function and emotional disorders. These include Dementias, delirium, Parkinsons, Autoimmune disorders of the nervous system, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Autism, ETC.

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Education and Training

University of Virginia MD 1968

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 56 years of experience
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Richard Grant Hunter's Expert Contributions
  • My baby blinks excessively. What's wrong?

    Most cases are due to dry eyes. Rarely underlying eye or brain disease. Suggest evaluation by pediatric ophthalmologist & go from there. Good luck! READ MORE

  • After a brain tumor removal, I still have some persistent symptoms. Should I be worried?

    YES. Go back to your neurologist/neurosurgeon and get checked out. There are a number of delayed post surgical complications. READ MORE

  • What causes a person to have dementia?

    There are many causes of dementia. Their presentations can be varied. Frequently problems with recent memory occur early. But be aware of difficulties with speech, comprehension, perception, changed level of alertness & awareness can be the earliest symptoms, though they usually come later. Suggest neurological evaluation if any of these occur. READ MORE

  • Nervous about short-term memory. What can I do?

    Depends on your age & any medical disorders. Start with your family physician. If he finds nothing, it is time to see a neurologist to pin this down further. Unless you are vitamin deficient, nutritional unlikely to do much. Exercise physically & mentally. This helps slow things down. Main point is make sure this is not a disorder like Alzheimers getting started. READ MORE

  • I am having a strange tingling sensation under my scalp. What could this be?

    Tingling can have a number of causes. It could be something irritating your scalp, an irritated vessel or nerve, headache or other brain phenomena. Can't say without other information. Suggest let your family physician check your scalp to get you in the right direction. READ MORE

  • Sudden Shivering

    Shivering as a presenting neurologic symptom is quite rare. Usually if means you have an infection, or other inflammation in your body somewhere. Often just a virus. If it persists, see your family physician. He knows you better and what weight to place on relative risk factors. Shivering with Ticagralor is quite rare & usually occurs early on. READ MORE

  • Is Alzheimer's a hereditary disease?

    Alzheimers disease is usually acquired and not inherited. There are cases with an inherited component but these tend to come earlier in life. To answer your question, if your father in law was over 50 at the time of onset, it is unlikely to have an inherited component. You also need to be sure the diagnosis was confirmed and not "just Likely". READ MORE

  • What could be the cause behind gelastic seizures?

    The diagnosis must have been made by a neurologist. He must have explained this to your cousin. A galactic seizure is a seizure characterized by involuntary laughing and is rare. It is caused by an irritation of the brain. This could be anything from a scar to more serious disorders. Unless controlled, seizures usually recur. I presume he is in good hands & is being followed by a neurologist. READ MORE

  • Do certain foods lead to dementia?

    Not usually. It takes severe, protracted nutritional deficiency to create a dementia. (Think Beri Beri & other disorders of starvation.) Occasional B-12 deficiency. Far more likely it is a common dementia if your relatives are older. You will have a much better confirmation if your relatives with dementia have been diagnosed. READ MORE

  • Can Parkinson's affect younger people?

    Parkinsons disease usually has onset after 50. Some cases can occur earlier, particularly if familial or there is a genetic inheiritance. There are also several disorders that closely resemble Parkinsons Disease but aren't. Usually takes a neurologist to sort this out. READ MORE

  • Who can I see to diagnose my son?

    Situation sounds very complex and I don't know the results of most of the testing. You already have 2 specialists involved and their workup is impressive. I suspect they have found a muscular dystrophy, a muscle degeneration with a genetic component). These early childhood myopathies are quite rare. Sometimes a genetic basis can be found. On other occasions it is a single family kind that hasn't been defined yet. For the latter, I would ask your specialists if Cyprus has the research facilities available. I suspect London will have such facilities. They may have sent specimens there already. I think you are in good hands. Suggest you talk to them to see how far you want to go. My best wishes! READ MORE

  • How is meningitis treated?

    There are several types of meningitis, each requiring different treatment. The answer depends on what type of meningitis was found. Talk to the physician. READ MORE

  • Can a migraine be cured?

    No, but almost all cases can be controlled with current meds & patient cooperation. There ara number of new & more effective medicines. Patient cooperation with regimen is essential. READ MORE

  • When is the Spinal fluid test recommended?

    There are many tests that can be done on the spinal fluid. Each is based on attempting to confirm the suspect disease. READ MORE

  • Parkinsons does not show up

    Usually Parkinsons can be diagnosed by a neurologist from the neurologic exam. The MRI is to be sure there is nothing else going on that can be confused with Parkinsons. Your neurologist is being thorough. MRI OK. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Gives Lectures and Presents to Physicians in Private Practice -
  • Served as a Clinical Instructor and Director of Neurologic Physical Diagnostics at the University of Virginia -
  • Neuropsychiatric Consultant at Emory University -
  • Works at Georgia Behavioral Health Professionals -

Awards

  • Best Doctor in America Award   
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology in Clinical Expertise   
  • Markee in Who's Who in the World in Science, Engineering and Medicine   

Internships

  • Grady Memorial Hospital

Fellowships

  • Emory School of Medicine

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Neuropsychiatric Association, Society for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology, American Psychiatric Association, American College of Physicians, Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association, American Medical Association, Virginia Neurological Society, Georgia Neurosurgical Society, Georgia Medical Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work, Dedication to Training, Patient Care, and a Genuine Curiosity in the Field

Hobbies / Sports

  • Used to Play and Currently Spectates Polo

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology, New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Psychological Association

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