Kalyan K. Shastri M.d., PLLC

Neurology

Kalyan K. Shastri M.d., PLLC is a Neurology practice in Amherst, NY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Neurologists at Kalyan K. Shastri M.d., PLLC perform 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 at Neurology practices 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 Neurology practices 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.

Diagnostic Neuroimaging Neurology

Kalyan K. Shastri M.d., PLLC is a Diagnostic Neuroimaging Neurology practice in Amherst, NY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in structural and functional imaging. Diagnostic Neuroimaging Neurologists at Kalyan K. Shastri M.d., PLLC perform radiology on the brain and spine. Diagnostic Neuroimaging Neurology is the identification of neurological disorders via medical imaging. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Diagnostic Neuroimaging Neurology practices include spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and cancerous growths. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Diagnostic Neuroimaging Neurology practices include cranial ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, SPECT scans, event-related optical signaling, diffuse optical imaging, and magnetoencephalographies.

A licensed physician, who has completed a residency program in Neurology, and who has additional training, experience, and competence in the standards of performance and interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI / MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, and Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine. Physicians are trained in the administration of contrast media and the recognition and treatment of adverse reactions to contrast media. Neuroimaging training encompasses thorough knowledge of clinical neurology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid circulation. Physicians possess special expertise in the technical aspects and clinical applications of each of the modalities and techniques of neuroimaging.