Neurology: Services

Our Services:

Tests available to help in the diagnosis of neurological disease include:

• EEG (electroencephalography) brain wave analysis
• Transcranial doppler done with ultrasound to evaluate circulation in the brain
• Sleep study (polysomnogram) overnight test done at the sleep lab in the hospital to diagnose sleep disorders
• Botox (botulinum toxin) therapeutic intervention used to treat excessive muscle contraction/over activity.  That can result from several neurologic conditions including cerebral palsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, head trauma, dystonia, Parkinson’s Disease, and migraine or muscle contraction
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
• EMG/NCV (electromyography/nerve conduction velocities) The EMG/Neuromuscular program provides clinical and electro-diagnostic evaluation by our Neurologist. We diagnose and treat a wide range of neuromuscular disorders including peripheral neuropathy, ALS, muscle disease, spinal root disease and Myasthenia Gravis
• Lumbar puncture- procedure to collect cerebral spinal fluid for diagnostic testing
• Intrathecal baclofen pump management and trouble shooting for spasticity in adults and children populations
• Vagal nerve stimulator management for epilepsy
• Tilt table testing for syncope (fainting) 

Disease/ Disorders Treated:

• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Epilepsy
• Headaches
• Learning/attention problems
• Muscular dystrophies (muscle diseases)
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Peripheral neuropathies (disorders of nerves)
• Sleep disorders
• Strokes
• Tumors 

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