Riverhills Healthcare

Neurology

Welcome to Riverhills Healthcare, Inc. Neurology Division. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and your family. A Neurologist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats illnesses of the nervous system that includes the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Understanding an illness is often a large part of the battle. This is where we begin your diagnosis and treatment process.

Your Visit
Your visit starts with a discussion about your condition with your doctor. As other illnesses often affect the nervous system, a complete medical and surgical history is important. Since a neurological examination determines how well the nervous system functions, it might be different than a routine medical exam performed by your primary care physician.

For example, you may be asked to walk, jump, bend or stoop to evaluate your balance and strength. Your doctor may scratch the sole of your foot to check reflexes that are helpful in evaluating motor function. You may be asked questions to determine your cognitive (thinking process) status.

Following the examination your doctor will discuss your diagnosis;

	You may be asked to have additional testing and to schedule a return visit to discuss the results.
	We will send the results of the exam and any tests to your primary care or referring physician.
	Your Neurologist may have suggestions for treatment of your condition.
	Your primary care physician or your Neurologist will carry out these treatment options.

		Clinical Excellence
The physicians at Riverhills are among the most experienced you will find in the field of Neurology. Each physicians brings his or her own unique personality, compassion, and depth of learning to the practice so that you, our patient, can be completely confident that the care you receive is truly world class. Our Physicians come to Riverhills from all over the world and have received fellowships and further education from institutions such as Tufts, MIT, The Mayo Clinic, Northwestern, University of Cincinnati, University of Kentucky, and Columbia University.
		Comprehensive Services
Our neurologists have a broad portfolio of expertise including Parkinson's, Alzheimers, Peripheral Neuropathy, Epilepsy and Stroke. Riverhills has it's own Diagnostic Division where patients can be scheduled for an MRI. Your MRI will be read by our on-site neuro radiologists who can instantly consult with one of our neurologists. Riverhills has EEG and Infusion Services to help with accurate and expeditious diagnosis and treatment of your condition. The neurology division is fully supported by a Research Division which regularly conducts clinical trials. You can feel confident that Riverhills Neurologists are always on the cutting edge of new treatment options. Should surgery be one of those treatment options, Riverhills can refer patients internally to any one of our five board certified neurosurgeons who are part of the Spine Center at Riverhills. The Spine Center offers both conservative and advanced surgery options, pain management, disc decompression, and physical therapy services. The neurologists at Riverhills also understand that having a neurological disorder can be extremely stressful on the lives of our patients. We have recently added a Clinical Psychologist to assist patients in understanding the psychological aspects of their illness and how to cope during what may be a difficult time for the patient, and the patient's family.
		Convenience
Riverhills has five convenient locations including Montgomery, Mt. Auburn, Northern Kentucky, Mt. Airy, Western Hills, Fairfield and Anderson. Many of our locations have flexible and convenient office hours are our dedicated staff are ready to provide you with the individual care you need. Riverhills is affiliated with many local hospitals including Bethesda North, Mercy Anderson, Mercy Fairfield, Good Samaritan, Jewish Hospital, and St. Elizabeth Medical Center. With Riverhills, you truly have world class care close to home.
		The Riverhills Difference
There is no facility in the area that provides the range of services equal to Riverhills. There is no practice with as much experience and knowledge in the field of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Diagnostics than at Riverhills. With so many physicians with so much experience and such a broad spectrum of experience, Riverhills Healthcare has a collective knowledge that is unparalleled in the area. As our patient you deserve the very best in diagnosis, care and healing. Riverhills has a suite of services that ensures you receive the treatment option you need -- when you need it. At Riverhills, we provide you the best option to be well again. Why go anywhere else?