Brain Nerve & Spine, PLLC

Neurology

Brain Nerve & Spine, PLLC is a Neurology practice in New York, 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 Brain Nerve & Spine, 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.

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Brain Nerve & Spine, PLLC is an Adult Nurse Practitioner practice in New York, NY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in providing medical care to adults of all ages. Adult Health Nurse Practitioners at Brain Nerve & Spine, PLLC perform diagnostic tests, and prevents and treats illnesses and injuries. Adult Nurse Practitioner is the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Adult Nurse Practitioner practices include wounds, sprains, fractures, infections, viruses, hypertension, hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, and diabetes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Nurse Practitioner practices include ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting lab results and X-rays, prescribing medications, referring patients to specialists, and acting as a primary health care provider.