Neurology

When you experience symptoms that affect your nervous system, it impacts every aspect of your life. But you can feel confident you’re in the right place with board-certified neurologists who are devoted to understanding you and your specific neurological condition — and providing personalized treatment that will get you back to feeling like yourself again.

What is a Neurologist?

Neurologists are doctors who specialize in the field of neurology to diagnose and treat conditions that affect the central nervous system. These conditions involve the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Neurologists also have training in stroke, sleep medicine, pain management and movement disorders.

Neurological Conditions We Treat

Our neurologists are ready to help you find the correct diagnosis and treatment for a range of neurological conditions, such as:

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Lou Gehrig’s Disease
• Brain tumors
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Concussion and other traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions
• Dizziness (vertigo)
• Epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Fluid on the brain (hydrocephalus)
• Headaches and migraines
• Inflammatory muscle disease
• Involuntary twitching like hemifacial spasms, cervical dystonia and blepharospasm
• Muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis) or stiffness (spasticity)
• Neurofibromatosis
• Neuromuscular conditions, including multiple sclerosis (MS) and Guillain-Barre syndrome
• Pain in the back, neck or nerves
• Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
• Peripheral neuropathy and other neuromuscular diseases
• Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea and overwhelming drowsiness (narcolepsy)
• Spinal cord problems, such as neuromyelitis optical spectrum disorder (NMOSD)
• Stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases

Neurological Tests & Diagnosis

To learn more about your brain or spine, your doctor may recommend neuroimaging tests., including:

• Computed tomography (CT) to capture 3D images
• Electroencephalogram (EEG) to measure electrical brain activity
• Electromyography (EMG) to measure electrical nerve and muscle activity
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to capture images
• Ultrasound to generate photos using sound waves

Neurosurgery

If you need brain or spine surgery to relieve your pain, you can trust our team of highly skilled and experienced neurosurgical team.

Neurological Rehabilitation

When you have a neurological condition, initial treatment is important. But so is neurological rehabilitation. At NKCH, you’ll partner with experienced physical, occupational and speech-language therapists. They’ll help you return to your activities and improve your level of independence.

Headache Clinic

Regular headache pain shouldn’t interfere with what you enjoy. Find the cause and get the therapy you need at NKCH & MH’s Headache Clinic. Our board-certified neurologists provide treatment for a wide range of headache types—from migraines and tension headaches to concussion-related headaches.

Stroke Care

Time is critical when someone is having a stroke. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room (ER) if you or someone you’re with has stroke symptoms. Your NKCH team is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and ready to get you the stroke care you need, fast. We’ll determine the cause of the stroke and provide a personalized treatment plan. After a stroke, you’ll benefit from stroke rehabilitation. Rehab aims to improve communication, as well as physical and cognitive skills.

Being certified means we meet high standards set by The Joint Commission, American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for caring for patients with stroke. It also reflects our long-term success in improving patient outcomes.