Neurology Clinic Features Thorough, Caring Treatment
By Space Coast Daily // June 11, 2013
MEDICAL SERVICES SHOWCASE
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – The Neurology Clinic has earned a reputation for excellence in neurological care.
They offer a full range of neurological services including treatment of headaches and migraines, neuropathy, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, ALS, and Parkinson’s disease, just to name a few. Advanced treatment options including Botox® for treatment of migraine, dystonia and post-stroke spasticity as well as management of vagus nerve and deep brain stimulators are also offered.
Located in Melbourne, just two blocks from Holmes Regional Medical Center, The Neurology Clinic has been renowned for its highly trained, experienced physicians since the clinic opened in 1991.
The clinic offers advanced testing, including Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) studies, Electromyography (EMG), & Electroencephalography (EEG). Electroencephalography records brain wave activity, which can help diagnose disorders such as seizures and epilepsy.
NCV studies can aid in the diagnosis of nerve injuries and neuropathy, which affect the peripheral nervous system. This test investigates the causes of numbness, tingling, pain or loss of sensation.
A technician places electrodes on the skin, over a particular nerve or muscle, and uses electrical stimulation to activate the nerve. EMG records the electrical activity of muscle groups, and is a diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles.
Deep Brain Stimulation is a therapeutic treatment in which electrodes that have been surgically placed in one or more areas of the brain are used to control the symptoms associated with movement disorders. It can offer relief to patients experiencing moderate disability from Parkinson’s disease, for example.
A small needle is gently placed within a muscle by the physician, and the muscle’s activity is then transmitted to a computer.
These results can reveal muscle or nerve dysfunction. This test is often ordered in conjunction with the NCV. The physician evaluates and interprets the data collected by these studies to render a diagnosis.
Deep Brain Stimulation is a therapeutic treatment in which electrodes that have been surgically placed in one or more areas of the brain are used to control the symptoms associated with movement disorders. It can offer relief to patients experiencing moderate disability from Parkinson’s disease, for example.
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
The practice’s philosophy emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care.
“Our patient care is highly individualized,” said Melinda Farrell, practice administrator. “The doctors are very thorough and caring, and ensure they spend ample time with every patient. Our patients truly feel like family.”
The clinic has a loyal, tenured staff, which has helped build a strong team and the patients feel comfortable.
“Our physicians carefully evaluate options for each patient, considering overall health, lifestyle and other factors. We all have a shared belief in doing our best for every patient. Both Dr. Packey and Dr. Miller have strong research backgrounds, which makes them uniquely qualified to research the medication or the treatment plan that is best for each patient,” said Farrell.
HIGHLY-REGARDED TEAM
“The doctors are very thorough and caring, and ensure they spend ample time with every patient. Our patients truly feel like family.”
• DAVID PACKEY, Ph.D., M.D., earned his bachelor’s degree at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami, and then completed a fellowship in Clinical Epilepsy at Yale University School of Medicine.
• RONALD TURCK, Jr., M.D. received his medical degree from Ross University and completed a fellowship in Neuromuscular Disorders at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
• JILL MILLER, Ph.D., M.D. joined The Neurology Clinic fulltime in February. She earned her bachelor’s degree and medical degree from the University of Florida. Dr. Miller received specialized training in neuromuscular disease and served as Assistant Professor in General Neurology at the University of Rochester. Her work has been published in numerous industry journals.
“Although I loved academic medicine, I realized how much I enjoyed taking care of patients and wanted to move closer to home,”
“Although I loved academic medicine, I realized how much I enjoyed taking care of patients and wanted to move closer to home,” said Dr. Miller.
She was particularly interested in joining the Neurology Clinic due to its patient-focused and friendly atmosphere. Dr. Miller’s favorite quote is from Sir William Osler: “Listen to your patient, he is telling you the diagnosis.”
With so many changes in healthcare and so much pressure to cut costs, patients often aren’t given the time to fully tell their stories. Dr. Packey, Dr. Turck and Dr. Miller draw on their extensive educational and clinical backgrounds, and employ the latest medical advancements, to provide the highest level of quality patient care.
FOR INFORMATION CALL THE NEUROLOGY CLINIC AT 321-984-9400 OR LOG ON TO TheNeurologyClinic1.com
ABOVE MAP: The Neurology Clinic has earned a reputation for excellence in neurological care with it’s home office set in Brevard County, Melbourne.
