Amy C. A. Nielsen, DO

Neurologist

Dr. Amy C. A. Nielsen is a Neurologist in Carlsbad, CA with special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). As a Neurologist, Amy C. A. Nielsen, DO 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.

Clinical Neurophysiologist

Dr. Amy C. A. Nielsen is a Clinical Neurophysiologist in Carlsbad, CA with special training and skill in managing neurological disorders. As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Amy C. A. Nielsen, DO 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).