Meziane A. Guerch, MD

Neurologist

Dr. Meziane A. Guerch is a Neurologist in Cleveland, OH with special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). As a Neurologist, Meziane A. Guerch, 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.

Chronic Disease Hospital

Dr. Meziane A. Guerch is a Chronic Disease Hospital in Cleveland, OH with special training and skill in crafting protocols to address the physical, mental, and emotional symptoms of long-term illness. As a Chronic Disease Hospital, Meziane A. Guerch, MD performs regular progress checks to determine illness progression and treatment effectiveness. Chronic Disease Hospital is a long-term facility that diagnoses and treats chronic illness. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Chronic Disease Hospitals include arthritis, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, and neurological disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Chronic Disease Hospitals include lifestyle changes, medication, and surgery.

A hospital including a physical plant and personnel that provides multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment for diseases that have one or more of the following characteristics: is permanent; leaves residual disability; is caused by nonreversible pathological alteration; requires special training of the patient for rehabilitation; and/or may be expected to require a long period of supervision or care. In addition, patients require the safety, security, and shelter of these specialized inpatient or partial hospitalization settings. (2) A hospital that provides medical and skilled nursing services to patients with long-term illnesses who are not in an acute phase but who require an intensity of services not available in nursing homes.