Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Neurology
Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Neurology, a strategic affiliate
of Southeast Georgia Health System, focuses on the diagnosis and treatment
of conditions that involve the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and
muscles. During your first appointment at Southeast Georgia Physician
Associates-Neurology, you can expect your neurologist to conduct a physical
and neurological exam to analyze coordination, strength and reflexes.
Depending on your individual symptoms and family history, your neurologist
may also conduct or recommend further testing to determine the cause of
your symptoms. These additional tests will help to diagnose your condition
and develop a treatment plan to help manage your symptoms.
Conditions and Diagnostics
Our neurologists diagnose and provide treatment for a variety of neurological
conditions. Some of these diagnostic technologies and conditions include,
but are not limited to:
Conditions
- epilepsy
- spinal cord disorders
- neuropathy
- neuromuscular disorders, such as myasthenia gravis
- stroke
- headaches and migraines
- multiple sclerosis
- neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, Lou Gehrig’s
disease and Alzheimer’s disease
Diagnostics
- Electroencephalogram
- Electromyography
Treatments
After your condition has been diagnosed, your neurologist will recommend
a treatment plan best suited to meet your needs and reduce your symptoms.
This treatment plan may consist of medications which can be oral, injectable
or by IV infusion. You may be asked to follow up with physical, occupational
or speech therapy, and in some cases, they may refer you to another specialist
for surgical treatment.
Find a Neurologist near you
Finding a neurologist near you is the first step to determining the cause
of your symptoms and obtaining the quality health care you deserve. Southeast
Georgia Health System and our strategic affiliates make obtaining quality
health care convenient and close to home, so you don’t need to travel
out of your way to seek the treatment you need for your neurological condition.
Click on the links below to meet our providers and find a location near you!