Neurocritical Care Psychiatrist & Neurologist
The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.
Neurocritical Care Psychiatrists Neurologists in Encanto, Phoenix, AZ
Clinical Neurophysiologist
Dr. Brian L. Appavu is a Clinical Neurophysiologist in Phoenix, AZ
with special training and skill in managing neurological disorders.
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Brian L. Appavu, 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 Encanto, Phoenix, AZ
Epilepsy Neurologist
Dr. Brian L. Appavu is an Epilepsy Neurologist in Phoenix, AZ
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating epilepsy.
As an Epilepsy Neurologist, Brian L. Appavu, MD performs
epilepsy research, as well as tests and procedures to treat uncontrolled seizures. Epilepsy Neurology is
a subspecialty of neurology that focuses on diagnosing and treating epilepsy. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Epilepsy Neurologists include seizure disorders: especially in pregnant women, patients who've had previously unsuccessful treatments, or those who've suffered epilepsy medication side effects.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Epilepsy Neurologists
include electroencephalography, functional MRI, anticonvulsant medication, hemispherectomy, resective surgery, and deep brain stimulation.
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with epilepsy, including new-onset, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations (the elderly, women, patients with co-morbidities). Epilepsy is a multidisciplinary field that provides comprehensive care of the patient.
Epilepsy Neurologists in Encanto, Phoenix, AZ
Neurologist with Special Qualifications in Child / Pediatric Neurology
A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
Pediatric Neurologists in Encanto, Phoenix, AZ
