Neurology

Neurologists treat neurological conditions, which are problems that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These conditions include:

• Stroke
• Epilepsy
• Headaches and migraines‍
• Brain tumors
• Brain aneurysms
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Sleep disorders
• Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease
• Neuromuscular diseases, such as myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis (MS), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Infections of the nervous system, such as encephalitis, meningitis, and HIV

Diagnostic Procedures

Several physicians in our group have extensive training and experience in electrodiagnostic procedures including EMG/nerve conduction studies, EEG (electroencephalography), and evoked potential studies that can be used to help diagnose a neurological condition.

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Botox (Botulinum toxin) treatment

Several physicians at BASS have expertise in botulinum toxin injections for the treatment of dystonia, spasticity, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, and headaches.

Neurologists perform a range of different tests and procedures to diagnose and treat neurological conditions.

Some of these procedures include:

• Lumbar puncture
• Electromyography
• Electroencephalogram
• Tensilon test

A neurologist can use the following tests to help diagnose neurological disorders:

• Laboratory tests, such as blood and urine analyses
• Imaging tests, such as ultrasounds and MRI, CT, and PET scans
• Genetic testing
• Biopsy
• Angiography