Conditions We Treat

• Movement Disorders  

  The term movement disorders refers to a group of neurological conditions that cause abnormal movement. Depending on the specific disorder, movement may be abnormally rapid, slowed down, or involuntary. Movement disorders may stem from natural causes, such as genetics, metabolic issues, vascular disease, or stroke. These disorders may also be due to an infection, exposure to toxins, side effects of a medicine, or damage to the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves.

• Neurocognitive Disorders  

  The term neurocognitive disorder refers to neurological conditions that affect cognitive functions. Cognitive disorders are classified as mild or major depending on the person’s ability to function independently and perform everyday activities. Neurocognitive disorders have a variety of causes, ranging from infections to immunological conditions, to stroke or traumatic brain injury. The common denominator is some sort of nerve cell damage in the brain.

• Neuromuscular Disorders  

  Neuromuscular disorders affect the nerves that connect the muscles to the spinal cord and brain. Some of these nerves control the voluntary movement of the muscles while others communicate sensory information back to the brain. When these nerves become dysfunctional or die, communication breaks down between the muscles and the brain and the muscles begin to atrophy. Some neuromuscular diseases are hereditary or caused by a spontaneous mutation. Others are caused by an immune system disorder.

• Neurotology  

  Neurotology is a subspecialty that combines otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and neurology. The focus is on treatment and surgery for neurological diseases of the ear and skull base, including hearing and balance disorders and conditions affecting the ear, auditory nerves, and related neural pathways in the brain.