Neurologist
Dr. Christopher B. Lening is a Neurologist in Baltimore, MD
with special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord).
As a Neurologist, Christopher B. Lening, MD performs
diagnostic tests and a wide variety of neurological and cognitive treatments for a range of neurological disorders. Neurology is
the branch of biology that studies, assesses, and treats the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of the nervous system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Neurologists include coordination problems, muscle weakness, sensation changes, confusion, dizziness, cluster headaches, migraines, seizure disorders like epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, encephalitis, meningitis, brain abscesses, neurodegenerative disorders like Lou Gehrig's disease and Alzheimer's, as well as spinal cord inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neurologists
include lumbar puncture, tensilon test, EEG, CT scan, MRI scan, PET scan, angiography, and sleep studies for diagnosis, then the presciption of physiotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, pain management, medication and/or lifestyle changes.
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Neurologists in Baltimore, MD
Clinical Neurophysiologist
Dr. Christopher B. Lening is a Clinical Neurophysiologist in Baltimore, MD
with special training and skill in managing neurological disorders.
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Christopher B. Lening, MD performs
with surgeons to guide them during procedures. Clinical Neurophysiology is
the assessment of central and peripheral nervous system activity to diagnose and treat disease. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Clinical Neurophysiologists include sleep disorders, epilepsy, dementia, brain tumors, and Parkinsonu2019s disease.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Neurophysiologists
include EMG, electronystagmography, and epilepsy monitoring.
Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
Clinical Neurophysiologists in Baltimore, MD
Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist & Neurologist
Dr. Christopher B. Lening is an Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist & Neurologist in Baltimore, MD
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating physical causes of neurological disorders that co-occur with or contribute to substance addiction.
As an Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Christopher B. Lening, MD performs
medical diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders that may lead to or worsen substance addiction. Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology is
a medical specialty that deals with mental health disorders that may play a role in or are co-occurring with substance addiction. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Addiction Medicine Psychiatrists & Neurologists include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, and other disorders that can cause or worsen addiction to alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription drugs.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine Psychiatrists & Neurologists
include conducting patient interviews, creating treatment plans, performing MRI, x-ray, and CT scan neurological imaging, prescribing medication, creating diagnoses of mental health disorders, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.
A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
Addiction Medicine Psychiatrists Neurologists in Baltimore, MD
