Neurology

Whether you or a loved one is experiencing headaches, seizures, memory loss or a complex neurological disorder, we are here to provide expert care with a personalized approach. Our neurology specialists diagnose, manage and treat conditions affecting the nervous system — including the brain, nerves, muscles and spinal cord.

Neurological conditions can affect nearly every part of the body in both adults and children. Our specialists work closely with your primary care provider to ensure seamless, coordinated care that meets your needs. We diagnose and treat:

• Acute and chronic spine and nerve pain
• Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) dosing and maintenance
• Dizziness and balance disorders
• Epilepsy and seizures
• Headaches and migraines
• Memory loss and dementia care
• Multiple sclerosis
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Numbness, tingling and weakness
• Sleep disorders
• Spinal disorders
• Stroke care
• Tremors
• Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS) dosing and maintenance

We understand that many neurological conditions can bring unique challenges, which is why we offer:

• Collaboration with social services for financial assistance, transportation coordination and more
• Timely appointments with less wait time, ensuring you receive the care you need when you need it, closer to home
• Working with partners, like Missouri Memory Center to offer specialized care for dementia and neurodegenerative conditions

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is an Acute Stroke-Ready Hospital certified by the Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Heart Association to provide initial and time-critical stroke care.

Through partnerships with the advanced Tele-Neurology networks with Blue Sky, and transfer agreements with Comprehensive and Primary Stroke Centers, we provide 24/7 access to top stroke and neuroscience specialists. This partnership allows us to: 

• Rapidly evaluate, stabilize and provide emergency stroke care, including administering IV thrombolytics
• Make critical, life-saving treatment decisions to ensure timely, advanced care tailored to each patient’s needs
• Emergently transfer patients to higher-level stroke centers for advanced interventions, such as thrombectomy

Through collaboration with the Tele-Stroke Network at Research Medical Center, we provide 24/7 on-call access to top stroke and neuroscience specialists. This partnership allows our team to:

• Quickly implement stroke protocols
• Administer clot-busting medications
• Make critical, life-saving treatment decisions

If you or a loved one is experiencing a stroke or stroke-like symptoms, every second counts. Call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department immediately.