Neurology Programs and Services

Electroencephalography (EEG) Lab
Offers comprehensive EEG and evoked potential evaluation of patients with neurological diseases. EEG evaluations include in- and outpatient long-term EEG and video EEG monitoring, pre-surgical epilepsy work up and perioperative cortical mapping. Evoked potential activity includes perioperative monitoring of spine and intracranial surgeries.

• Contact: Gholam Motamedi, MD
• Phone:  (202) 444-3600

Electromyography (EMG)
Offers electrodiagnostic capabilities to detect neuromuscular diseases. Problems involving the peripheral nerves and muscles can be diagnosed utilizing nerve stimulation and needle EMG muscle testing. Autonomic nervous system testing is also performed.

• Contact: Michael Sirdofsky, M.D.
• Phone: (202) 444-8525

 
Memory Disorders Program
Offers evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with memory, language, and other cognitive disorders, with a focus on the progressive dementias of the elderly. For qualifying and interested subjects, enrollment in actively-recruiting research studies may be offered. For example, subjects with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease may elect to join a clinical trial of a new experimental therapy. Other research projects may focus on discovery of disease biomarkers such as new brain imaging methods.

Multiple Sclerosis
The Multiple Sclerosis Program evaluates, treats and manages the complex needs of MS patients. The MS team coordinates placement and management of intrathecal Baclofen pumps for spacticity.

• Contact: Carlo Tornatore, M.D.
• Phone: (202) 444-8525

Neuroimmunology
Offers diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and other neuroimmunological disorders.

• Contact: Carlo Tornatore, M.D.
• Phone: (202) 444-8525 

Neuro-ophthalmology
Offers comprehensive consultation, evaluation and treatment of neurologic disorders affecting vision and eye movements. Common problems treated include: multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, myasthenia gravis, thyroid eye disease, blepharospasm, Bell's palsy, double vision, ischemic optic neuropathy, other optic nerve problems, pupillary abnormalities, unexplained vision loss, visual field defects, optic disc swelling, abnormal eye movements (nystagmus), and intracranial lesions affecting visual pathway.

Neuromuscular Diseases Clinic
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)-supported clinic in which patients with two neuromuscular disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, are seen.

• Patient appointments: Wednesday
• Contact: Michael Sirdofsky, M.D.
• Phone: (202) 444-8525

Neuropsychology
Involves the assessment of cognitive, perceptual, and motor skills in the evaluation of brain functioning. The Department of Neurology provides neuropsychological assessment of adults with a wide range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. These measures are useful in following a patient's response to treatment.

Washington, DC Location:

• Contact: Victoria Starbuck, Ph.D. 
  Clinical Neuropsychologist  
• Appointments: (202)342-2233
• Fax: (202)342-2224
• Address: 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 307, Washington, DC 20007

Northern Virginia Location:

• Contact: Gholam Motamedi, MD
• Phone: (202) 444-3600

Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
A comprehensive program for evaluation and treatment of Parkinson's disease and movement disorders including diagnosis, drug therapy, outpatient treatment and surgery. Designated as a "Center of Excellence" by the National Parkinson Foundation

• Contact: Fernando Pagan, M.D. - Program Director
• Phone: (202) 444-8525

Epilepsy Center
A comprehensive program for evaluation and treatment of epilepsy including diagnosis, drug therapy, women's health and epilepsy surgery.

• Contact: William Gaillard, M.D. - Program Director
• Phone: (202) 444-3600

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
This unit provides video EEG, diagnostic evaluation and pre-surgical assessment.

• Contact: Gholam Motamedi, M.D.
• Phone: (202) 444-3600

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