Advanced testing helps uncover the root of unexplained nerve pain .
A multidisciplinary , highly specialized team .
Advanced testing helps uncover the root of unexplained nerve pain .
The neurology department at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital now has electromyography ( EMG ) and nerve conduction studies ( NCS ) paired with high-resolution ultrasound . This new protocol reveals what tests and images alone cannot . “ Together they provide a more complete picture of what is happening with muscles and nerves , and where , so we can perform much more effective procedures ,” says Michael Leone , MD , Neurology .
If you or a loved one suffers from nerve pain , ask your doctor if you ’ re a candidate for this test .
A multidisciplinary , highly specialized team .
The neuroscience team at AHN Saint Vincent includes neurologists , neurohospitalists , and neurosurgeons . All diagnose and manage disorders of the nervous system ( brain , spine and peripheral nerves ), but neurohospitalists specialize in the care of patients admitted to the hospital and , like neurologists , do not perform surgery . The team includes :
Michael Leone , MD , Neurology , specializes in neurophysiology . This includes conducting clinical nerve conduction studies with electromyography , and reading electroencephalogram ( EEG ) for patients with seizure disorders .
Rahul Chandra , MD , Neurology , specializes in critical and complex stroke care . His patient care philosophy is rooted in active listening to develop a personalized plan .
Nicholas Todhunter , DO , Neurology , specializes in diagnosing , treating , and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system .
Arthur Alcantara Lima , MD , Neurohospitalist , sees patients with a wide array of nervous system disorders , including more acute and urgent cases .
Harshit Shah , MD , Neurohospitalist , is the Stroke Program Co-Medical Director at AHN Saint Vincent . He is board-certified in both Neurology and Vascular Neurology .
Elena Fomchenko , MD , PhD , Neurosurgery , specializes in the surgical treatment of primary and metastatic brain , skull base , and spine tumors .
Daniel Muccio , MD , Neurosurgery , specializes in brain tumors , herniated discs , and spinal stenosis . He is skilled in stereotactic radiosurgery .
Alejandro Matos Cruz , MD , Neurosurgery , specializes in minimally invasive and traditional open neurosurgical techniques , spinal instrumentation and fusion procedures , cervical and lumbar arthroplasty , and cranial neurosurgery . He fluently speaks English and Spanish .
If you ’ re having a brain , spine or nerve issue , ask your doctor for a referral , then call 814-452-7575 to schedule an appointment with the AHN Neuroscience team .