Neurosciences

Neurology

Neurology is a vast area of specialty dealing with sensory and motor issues. The field is broad because our nervous system spans the entire body. With no one individual being alike, problems can present in various ways. Essentially, it encompasses problems that may affect feel, walk, talk, reach and sight.

Patients experiencing neuro-related issues may notice pain, blackouts, feel numbness or trouble moving extremities, seizures or may be survivors of a head trauma. It’s the job of the neurosciences specialist to get to the bottom of your discomfort.

Diagnosing Your Neurological Issue

Based on the description of your symptoms, your physician will decide the best steps to determine a diagnosis. Some tests may include MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine and EEG (Electroencephalagram) with/without video.

Conditions Commonly Treated by Neurologists

• Stroke
• Seizures
• Epilepsy
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Dementia
• Neuromuscular Issues
• Headaches
• Survivors of head trauma
• Bells palsy

Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery is a surgical specialty focusing on problems involving the head, spine and peripheral nerves. When possible, the neurosurgical services attempts to solve issues without surgery. But when surgery is required, the team uses minimally invasive procedures, in an attempt to minimize incision size, prevent collateral damage to surrounding structures and reduce the length of hospital stay.

The neurosurgical services are led by Medical Director, Jeffery Jones, DO and his colleagues, Jon Taveau, DO and Mark Fleming, MD of Trinity Neuroscience Institute located in the Memorial Professional Building. Their special capabilities are in the areas of: