Cardiac Department
All cardiologists study the disorders of the heart, but the study of adult and child heart disorders are uniquely trained to take care of patients from small children up to adults.
Department Overview
Adult Neurology Focus
A neurologist is a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system including Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, concussion, epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke.
Pediatric Specializations
A child or pediatric neurologist specializes in neurologic disorders in children from the neonatal period through adolescence. They treat conditions such as migraine, epilepsy, stroke, and Tourette’s, and are trained in neurogenetics and developmental problems.
Symptoms & Diagnosis
Neurologists are highly trained clinicians capable of diagnosing complex conditions through detailed history and physical examination, including testing of mental status, vision, speech, strength, sensation, coordination, reflexes, and gait.
We are different from neurosurgeons as we do not perform brain or spinal cord surgery. However, we work closely together for several conditions, sometimes even in the operating room.
Diagnostic Modalities
- Computed tomography (CT/CAT) scans
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Nerve conduction studies
- Seizure disorders, such as epilepsy
- Speech and language disorders
- Spinal cord disorders
Our Services & Clinical Research
Our specialists actively participate in clinical research trials and have been published in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of the State Medical Society and Baylor University Medical Center's Proceedings. At Hahnemann Hospital in conjunction with Drexel University, they received extensive training in coronary as well as peripheral interventions and limb salvage procedures.