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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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Chat With a Referral Specialist Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Or call (855) 421-2904.

Featured Services

  • Diagnostic EEG Services
  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
  • MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Progressive Diagnostic Care

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

Use this guide to help you decide if you should see your doctor about a neurological problem.

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Doctors at Palo Alto Medical Foundation

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Minal J. Bhanushali, M.D.

Minal J. Bhanushali, M.D.

  • Neurology

Amy C. Lee, M.D., MPH

Amy C. Lee, M.D., MPH

  • Neurology

Hema Narra, M.D.

Hema Narra, M.D.

  • Neurology

David Gershfield, M.D., FAAN

David Gershfield, M.D., FAAN

  • Neurology

Scott Wachhorst, M.D.

Scott Wachhorst, M.D.

  • Neurosurgery

Amy H. Akers, M.D.

Amy H. Akers, M.D.

  • Neurology

Stephen I. Ryu, M.D., M.S., FACS, FAANS

Stephen I. Ryu, M.D., M.S., FACS, FAANS

  • Neurosurgery

Ariele L. Greenfield, M.D.

Ariele L. Greenfield, M.D.

  • Neurology

Brian Brunelli, M.D.

Brian Brunelli, M.D.

  • Neurology

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