Neurology - Dignity Health - St. John's Hospital Camarillo

Neurologists diagnose and manage conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Our neurology team cares for many neurological disorders, including:

• Epilepsy and seizure conditions

• Memory loss

• Migraines and chronic headaches

• Movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease

• Multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune neurological conditions

• Neuropathy and nerve pain

• Stroke and cerebrovascular conditions

Neurologists also help manage chronic neurological conditions with personalized care plans focused on symptom control, function and quality of life. You may benefit from seeing a neurologist if you experience ongoing headaches, numbness, dizziness, weakness, balance problems or changes in memory or thinking.

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St. John’s Hospital Camarillo 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 (through our sister hospital, St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard)

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

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Your care team is based on your condition and treatment plan. Depending on your needs, your St. John’s Hospital Camarillo 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.

Stroke risk can be evaluated through a review of your health history, lifestyle factors and medical screenings. 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.

Understanding your personal risk factors can help you make informed decisions about your health and when to seek care. You can also complete our online stroke health questionnaire, which guides you through a few simple questions and provides personalized insights about your potential risk factors to help inform a conversation with a health care provider about whether additional screening may be appropriate.

Complete the stroke health questionnaire

Your risk for spine conditions can be evaluated by reviewing your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle factors and physical health. A primary care provider (PCP) or spine specialist may 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.

Learning more about your spine health can help you make informed decisions about when to seek care and what treatment options may be appropriate. You can also complete our online back and neck health questionnaire, which asks a few simple questions about your symptoms, health history and lifestyle factors. It offers personalized insights based on your responses and can support a conversation with your health care provider about whether additional evaluation may be appropriate.

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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.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical option for patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia and other movement disorders. DBS therapy involves implanting a medical device in the brain that targets specific tissue using electrical signals. The electrical stimulation helps control symptoms such as tremor and stiffness.

St. John's Hospital Camarillo provides medical evaluation, psychological assessment, imaging, surgery and postsurgical monitoring in one convenient location.

Many major 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.