DEPARTMENT
OF NEUROSCIENCES
CLINICAL PROGRAMS
The Department of Neurosciences is committed to excellence
in patient care services, health promotion and disease prevention.
The department is involved in both primary and tertiary care
activities as demonstrated through the wide range of services
at University Hospital, the VA Medical Center and on an as needed/arranged
basis at other major affiliates in North Jersey.
The following services/centers are available in suite 4100
of the Doctor's Office Center (DOC) as part of the Comprehensive
Neurological Care Center:
General Neurology
(973) 972-2550
The Department of Neurosciences provides diagnosis, evaluation,
treatment and extended management for a comprehensive range
of suspected and confirmed neurological disorders in adults
and children. The department treats patients with diseases
of the brain, spinal cord, nerves or muscles.
Pediatric Neurology
Acting Director: Jayoung Pak, MD
(973) 972-5204
The Pediatric Neurology division provides diagnosis and treatment
for acute and chronic diseases, including headaches, mental
retardation, central nervous system infections, degenerative
diseases, seizure disorders, muscle disorders, neonatal complications,
trauma, brain tumors, head injury, spina bifida, and neurology
of AIDS. Evaluation of learning disabilities is also available.
For consultation and referrals, call (973)972-5204.
Staff: Lorrane Lazar, MD, PhD
Xue
Ming, MD, PhD
Jayoung Pak, MD
Center for Neuromuscular Disorders,
Electromyography
Director: Gary
Sclar, MD
(973) 972-5864
The EMG laboratory performs routine and advanced nerve conduction
studies and electromyography for neuromuscular disorders and
disorders of motor control.
Staff: Mary Ann Picone, MD
(973) 972-2550
Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and
Treatment Center
Director: Stuart
D. Cook, MD
(973) 972-2550
The Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and Treatment Center provides
diagnosis and treatment services for patients with known or
suspected multiple sclerosis. Eligible patients may enroll
in experimental treatment protocols.
For consultation and referrals call (973) 972-2550.
Staff: Stephen
Kamin, MD
Andrew
Pachner, MD
Mary Ann Picone, MD
Muscular Dystrophy Center
Director: Jennifer Michaels, MD
(973) 972-7151
The Muscular Dystrophy Center is partially supported by the
Muscular Dystrophy Association. It provides diagnostic
evaluation and treatment for patients with known or suspected
neuromuscular diseases. Congenital, hereditary or acquired
muscle disorders, myasthenia gravis and amyotropic lateral sclerosis
(ALS) are among the disorders treated at the Center.
For consultations and referrals call (973)972-7151.
Neuro-Electro-Diagnostic
Laboratories
The Neuro-Electro-Diagnostic Laboratory performs routine EEG,
sleep studies, and evoked potentials for infants, children and
adults.
To speak with one of the co-directors call (973) 972-6465.
Neurofibromatosis Center
Acting Co-Director: Jayoung Pak, MD
(973) 972-5204
The Neurofibromatosis (NF) Center treats patients with NF1
and NF2, along with children and adults with other neuro cutaneous
disorders (Tuberous Sclerosis, Sturge-Wever, etc.) The
Center's multidisciplinary staff include representation from
pediatric and adult neurology, genetics, ophthalmology, and
orthopedic surgery. MRI, EEG and other neuroradiologic
tools are available.
For consultation and referrals call (973) 972-3300.
Neurooncology Center
Director: Stephen
Kamin, MD
(973) 972-2550
The Neurooncology Center provides diagnosis and treatment of
patients with known or suspected tumors of the nervous system,
including primary and metastatic tumors of the brain and spinal
cord. The Center also provides evaluation and treatment
for the neurological complications of systemic cancer.
For consultations and referrals call (973) 972-2550.
New
Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia Center
Director: Benjamin Natelson, MD
(973) 972-2550
The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia Center consists of
a multi-disciplinary group of clinicians and researchers devoted
to the understanding and care of CFS and fibromyalgia patients.
the Center's clinical focus is on appropriate diagnostic classification
and treatment. Trials with experimental pharmaceuticals
are on-going. The research wing of the Center is involved
in understanding the cause of these disabling illnesses.
Research studies are performed at no out-of-pocket cost to the
patient.
For consultations and referrals call (973) 972-2552.
New
Jersey Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Co-Director: David
Marks, MD
Co-Director: Jayoung Pak, MD
The Epilepsy Center provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis,
treatment and management of both pediatric and adult patients.
In addition, patients can enroll in drug studies and may be
evaluated for epilepsy surgery.
For consultations and referrals call (973) 972-0195.
Stroke
Center
Director: Andrea
Hidalgo, MD
(973) 972-4748
The Stoke Center integrates multiple disciplines in the care
of stroke patients, including cardiology, neurosurgery, vascular
surgery, nursing, physical speech and occupational therapies,
nutrition, and social work services.
For consultations and referrals call (973) 972-0571
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