More Information
- Neurology (Official Journal of the American Academy of Neurology)
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Scientific American
- Neurology Now
- National Institutes of Health – Movement Disorders
Neurology
Neurology
Focused on the needs of our patients and their families.
The brain and central nervous system are among the most complicated and important parts of the human body. The team of neurologists at the Augusta Health Neurology Clinic—located conveniently on the Augusta Health hospital campus—combines advanced specialized training with access to the latest tests and imaging equipment.
Neurological symptoms and disorders include
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- Headache
- Traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries
- Stroke
- Dementias, such as Alzheimer's disease
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- Movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, tremor disorders, dystonia, Huntington's disease, cervical Dystonia, hemifacial spasm, and blepharospasm
- Epilepsy
- Brain tumors
- Tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome, ataxia and other gait disorders
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- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuromuscular disorders such as Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) and other motor neuron diseases, peripheral neuropathy, and myasthenia gravis
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
Common Tests and Procedures
The Augusta Health Neurology Clinic provides a wide range of procedures and treatments designed to assess the complex nature of many neurological conditions. Tests provided by the Neurology Clinic require a referral from a primary care provider.
- Deep brain stimulation
- Brain scans, including computed tomography (CT) scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET) scan
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Electrodiagnostic medicine
- Polysomnogram (sleep study)
National Headache Awareness Week
June 5-11th is recognized as National Headache Awareness Week. Each year the National Headache Foundation (NHF) sponsors National Headache Awareness Week to educate people about headache causes, impact, and help.
