Neurology - Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital

A neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spine, nerves and muscles. Some common neurological conditions we care for include: 

• Epilepsy and seizures
• Memory loss
• Migraines and headaches
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neuropathy (nerve pain)
• Parkinson’s disease
• Stroke
• Tremors and movement disorders

Neurologists also help manage chronic neurological conditions and can improve your quality of life through personalized treatment. If you are experiencing ongoing headaches, numbness, dizziness, weakness or changes in memory, a neurology appointment may be helpful.

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Sequoia Hospital provides diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services for a wide range of neurological conditions. Services may include:

• Stroke care and neurocritical care
• Movement disorder evaluation and treatment
• Comprehensive epilepsy evaluation and management
• Diagnostic neurological testing and imaging
• Deep brain stimulation (DBS) and advanced therapies
• Spine and nerve care
• Inpatient and outpatient neurological rehabilitation

Our neuroscience specialists collaborate closely with neurosurgery, neurointerventional radiology and cancer care teams when advanced procedures or surgical treatment are needed.

Your care team is based on your condition and treatment plan. Depending on your needs, your Sequoia Hospital team may include:.

• Neurologists
• Neurosurgeons
• Neurointerventional radiologists
• Rehabilitation medicine specialists and therapists
• Specialized neuroscience nurses and support staff

Our specialists work together to coordinate care across diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Neurologists use advanced testing and imaging to help evaluate neurological conditions and guide treatment. Depending on your symptoms, tests may include:

• Brain and spine imaging tests, such as head and spine MRIs, CT scans (head and spine) and neuroangiography
• Angiograms to evaluate blood vessels and blood flow
• Stereo-electroencephalography (sEEG) and other seizure monitoring tests
• Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
• Image-guided brain or spine biopsies when appropriate

Your care team will recommend testing based on your medical history, symptoms and goals of care.

Yes. At Sequoia Hospital, we offer a coordinated response and specialized care 24 hours a day. Our telemedicine robot, nicknamed Rosie, connects with a remote neurologist within minutes to help your emergency room doctor identify and treat stroke. 

For more information about our stroke program, please call (844) 274-8497.

A primary care provider or spine specialist can help assess risk factors such as posture, previous injuries, activity level, bone health, weight, occupation and family history. In some cases, imaging tests or a physical examination may be recommended to better understand the cause of back or neck pain.

You can also complete our online spine health questionnaire. Answer a few questions about your health history and lifestyle to receive personalized insights about your potential risk factors. These insights are designed to support conversations with your health care provider about preventive care.

Take the spine health questionnaire

A primary care provider or neurology specialist can assess common risk factors such as high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes, heart conditions and family history. In some cases, testing such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol screening or carotid artery imaging may be recommended.

You can also complete our online stroke health questionnaire. Answer a few questions about your health history and lifestyle to receive personalized insights about your potential risk factors. These insights are designed to support conversations with your health care provider about preventive care.

Take the stroke health questionnaire

Yes. Our Sequoia Hospital neurosurgeons are trained in advanced procedures, including an alternative to traditional spinal fusion. This surgical method helps relieve pain from herniated, bulging or slipped neck discs. Our specialists work closely together and with you to create a care plan that matches your unique needs, supports your health and helps reduce stroke risk.

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We offer both inpatient and outpatient therapy for patients with neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, or recovering from stroke or surgery. Our facilities are fully-equipped with the latest equipment to provide comprehensive therapy and rehabilitation services, including: 

• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Speech and language therapy

Most health insurance plans cover neurology services, including office visits, diagnostic testing and ongoing treatment. Coverage can vary based on your plan, provider network and whether a referral is required. Our staff can help verify insurance coverage, explain benefits and answer questions before your procedure, so you can focus on your care.