NEUROLOGY

What is Neurology?

Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system, which include the brain, blood vessels, muscles and nerves.

A neurologist is a doctor specializing in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), concussion, epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke.

Most Neurological disorders are chronic or long terms and require close monitoring of the disease and and long term treatment.

At fiore medical center, our Neurology Department offers the following range of services:

Cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke

Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis (MS)

Headache disorders such as migraine

Infections of the brain and peripheral nervous system

Movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease

Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Seizure disorders, such as epilepsy

Behavioral disorders

Spinal cord disorders

Neuro-oncology, Brain cancer & more

Tests and Procedures

BOTOX injections for Migraines, headaches and Muscle Spasms

Electroencephalography

MRI & CT scans

Sleep Studies

Surgical Procedures

Our neurologists work closely with out Neurosurgery team to devise the best treatment plans for our patients. In some cases where malignancies or benign tumors are present, patients might have to undergo brain surgery.