Neurology Care
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Whether you’re newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) or want a second opinion about epilepsy treatment, you’ve come to the right place.
Neurologists from University of Iowa Health Care offer a level of care that’s not available at smaller medical centers. We routinely:
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Evaluate people who are worried about first-time symptoms like numbness, weakness, or memory problems
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Order tests (such as an EEG) to confirm or rule out neurological conditions
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Prescribe medications that improve symptoms and control disease progression
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Refer patients for advanced surgical treatments like deep brain stimulation (DBS)
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Help patients enroll in clinical trials to test promising new treatments
No matter what neurological symptoms or condition you have, you can take comfort knowing UI Health Care offers any treatment you might need.
Subspecialty neurology care
Each of our neurologists has advanced training in specific conditions affecting the brain, spine, or nerves. This means they offer a depth of experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Our team includes specialists in:
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Migraine and other headache disorders
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Memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease
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MS and other types of neuroimmune disease
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Neuromuscular disease, including muscular dystrophy
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Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea
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Stroke and other neurovascular conditions
Leading neurology expertise
People across Iowa—and beyond—routinely choose UI Health Care for neurology care because we’re known for providing:
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The highest level of epilepsy care: We’ve earned Level IV epilepsy accreditation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers—the highest designation a center can achieve. We have the technology it takes to distinguish epilepsy from nonepileptic seizures. And we offer surgical treatments for people who don’t find relief with medication.
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Advanced neurogenetic testing and counseling: Our experts can confirm whether you have a condition caused by an abnormal or missing gene (such as Huntington’s disease). We can also help you understand your diagnosis and identify family members with the same genetic difference.
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Lifesaving stroke care: We’re home to Iowa’s only Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC). This means we have more resources to help stroke patients survive (and recover). Studies show patients have better outcomes with fewer complications when treated at a CSC.
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Neuropsychology pioneers: UI Health Care created one of the country’s first neuropsychology labs in the 1950s. And we’re still here to measure whether your neurological condition has affected your cognitive (thinking) abilities. For example, we can assess your concentration, problem solving, and reasoning—and determine whether you can safely drive, live independently, or operate machinery.
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Internationally recognized CMT care: We have one of the country’s only clinics dedicated to patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. People travel here from around the world to receive multispecialty treatment or neurogenetic testing, or enroll in a CMT clinical trial.
Neurology tests and treatments
- Blood tests
- CT scan
- EEG (electroencephalogram)
- Electromyogram (EMG) and nerve conduction study
- Evoked potential test
- Medication
- MRI scan
- Muscle biopsy
- Nerve biopsy
- Neurogenetic testing
- Neuropsychological testing
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Speech therapy
- Spinal tap
Neurology conditions treated
- Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma)
- ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
- Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Autoimmune encephalitis
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Essential tremor
- Friedreich’s ataxia
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
- Headache
- Huntington’s disease
- Meniere’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
- Migraine
- Myositis
- Optic neuritis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Sleep apnea
- Spasticity
- Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
- Stroke
- Tourette syndrome
- Transverse myelitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Neuritis
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Support Groups
The University of Iowa Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) hosts a monthly support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. No reason to register, just join us!
These meetings are being held in person with Zoom capabilities. Please reach out to the group for more information.
This group is for people with mild to moderate aphasia who continue to experience difficulties with reading comprehension.
A Cognitive Enhancement Program
Participants with cognitive impairment will be introduced to techniques and strategies to help with memory, attention, executive functioning, sleep difficulties, and more. Education will be provided regarding the cognitive effects of aging, dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), sleep problems, and more.
Patients and adult family members/caregivers are welcome to attend.
If you have aphasia—trouble speaking, reading, writing, or listening - you can join this group to learn how to improve communication
Join the Epilepsy Empowerment Group meetings to listen to speakers, share with others, hear the latest updates from the Epilepsy Foundation’s Iowa office, and discuss current issues related to epilepsy. Family, friends, and caregivers are welcome.
Register in advance on this link.
Join the Epilepsy Empowerment Group meetings to listen to speakers, share with others, hear the latest updates from the Epilepsy Foundation’s Iowa office, and discuss current issues related to epilepsy. Family, friends, and caregivers are welcome.
Register in advance on this link.