about
general neurology services
- Diagnosis and Management of Neurological Symptoms and Disorders, including but not limited to:
- Seizures and epilepsy
- Strokes and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Dementia (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease)
- Headaches (e.g., migraines)
- Dizziness
- Loss of consciousness
- Neuropathies (nerve problems)
- Myopathies (muscle problems)
- Movement disorders (e.g., Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease)
- Sleep disorders (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea (OSA))
- Neuromuscular disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis)
- Neuroimmunological diseases (e.g., multiple sclerosis)
- Functional neurological disorders
- Neurological Exams and Workups
- Detailed neurological history and physical exam
- Cognitive and motor function assessments
- Coordination and reflex testing
- Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and positron emission tomography (PET) scans
- Lumbar punctures (spinal taps)
- Neuropsychological assessments
epilepsy services
- Seizure Diagnosis and Classification:
- Differentiating epileptic vs. non-epileptic events
- Localizing epileptogenic onset zones
- Classifying seizure types (e.g., focal, generalized, etc.)
- Electroencephalography (EEG) Services
- Routine 1-hour EEG recordings conducted in the office
- Routine 1-hour EEG interpretation
- Long-term EEG interpretation for hospitals
- Medication Management
- Anti-seizure medication selection and titration
- Managing side effects and drug interactions
- Polytherapy vs. monotherapy optimization
- Surgical Evaluation and Referral
- Pre-surgical workups (e.g., imaging, neuropsych)
- Referral to higher level of care for intracranial monitoring, if indicated
- Referral to higher level of care for resection, laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), and/or neuromodulation, if indicated
- Neuromodulation Therapies
- Interrogation of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) devices
- Interrogation of responsive neurostimulation (RNS) devices
- Interrogation of deep brain stimulation (DBS) devices
- Counseling and Patient Education
- Seizure safety and driving laws
- Sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) risk counseling
- Lifestyle, medication adherence, and triggers
- Collaboration and Continuity of Care
- Working with primary care, psychiatry, neuropsychology, and social work
- Transitional care for pediatric-to-adult epilepsy patients
- Support for refractory epilepsy and complex comorbidities