PAMF Neurodiagnostic Services

Establishing the nature and extent of your neurological condition is an important first step to receiving proper care. At Palo Alto Medical Foundation, neurologists use the most advanced diagnostic testing techniques to diagnose disorders of the brain, spine or central nervous system.

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If you’re experiencing the signs of a neurological problem, your primary care doctor may refer you to a neurologist for further evaluation. Depending on your symptoms, your neurologist may order a variety of tests to help diagnose your condition.

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Sutter’s neurodiagnostic specialists evaluate neurological, visual, auditory and peripheral nerve conditions using a variety of tests. These tests may include:

Cerebrovascular Ultrasound
Functional MRI
Nerve Conduction Studies
MRI Perfusion Scanning
MRI Spectroscopy
3 Tesla MRI

In addition, neurodiagnostic specialists perform testing in surgical settings and monitors patients' neurological well-being during surgical procedures. Such tests play vital roles in the diagnosis and management of seizures, brain hemorrhage, stroke, head trauma, brain surgery, spinal injuries and neuromuscular causes of paralysis and sensory loss.

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When to Call Your Doctor About Neurological Problems

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Neurological Disorders Research

A neurological disorder is any disorder of the body's nervous system. This may happen due to structural, chemical or electrical problems occurring in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves, which can result in a range of symptoms. Examples of symptoms include paralysis, muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizures, confusion, pain and altered levels of consciousness. There are many recognized neurological disorders, and much research is being done to find treatments.

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