Neurology
About St. Mary's Neurological Specialists
St. Mary's Neurological Specialists is committed to true clinical excellence in patient care, providing medical treatment which is grounded in progressive, evidence-based medicine, utilizing the most current innovations and technologies. At the same time, we are passionate about caring for the person as a whole: mind, body and spirit. Our neurologists and staff strive to promote the highest level of functioning for every patient by addressing each individual's needs with compassion and kindness.
We work to educate members of our community about wellness and healthcare options — empowering each person to become an active participant in the creation of his or her own health. Ultimately, our goal is to help patients achieve a state of general well-being, regardless of the presence or absence of physical disease.
We care for patients with a wide range of neurological diagnosis, including:
- Dementia
- Epilepsy/Seizures
- Headaches
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuromuscular diseases
- Parkinson's disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Sleep disorders
- Spinal cord disorders
- Stroke prevention and follow up
Our Services
In Office Treatments
During your visit, your neurologist will first gather a very thorough history of your symptoms, prior treatments and testing, and of your general health. He or she will then perform a complete neurological examination. This initial step in determining a diagnosis is often the most important one. Information on in-office treatments are below, and information on neurological testing that might be done can be found here.
The following treatments can be performed during an office visit:
- Trigger Point Injection (TPI)
- Occipital Nerve Block Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injection
Neurological Tests
The following tests, some of which can be performed in the office, may be ordered as part of the evaluation your doctor employs in diagnosis of your neurological condition:
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
- Electromyogram (EMG)
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography)
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Evoked potentials