Neurologist
Dr. James S. Appelbaum is a Neurologist in Shawnee, KS
with special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord).
As a Neurologist, James S. Appelbaum, 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 Shawnee, KS
Clinical Neurophysiologist
Dr. James S. Appelbaum is a Clinical Neurophysiologist in Shawnee, KS
with special training and skill in managing neurological disorders.
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, James S. Appelbaum, 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 Shawnee, KS
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 Shawnee, KS
