Damian Moskal, MD

Neurologist

Dr. Damian Moskal is a Neurologist in Waterbury, CT with special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). As a Neurologist, Damian Moskal, 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Epilepsy Neurologist

Dr. Damian Moskal is an Epilepsy Neurologist in Waterbury, CT with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating epilepsy. As an Epilepsy Neurologist, Damian Moskal, 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.