UPH neurologists provide comprehensive neurological care in one convenient location, utilizing state-of-the-art testing equipment and a diverse range of programs and treatment options. They provide diagnosis, consultation, therapy and treatment of headache, epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, alzheimer’s and other memory disorders, vertigo and ataxia, sleep disorders as well as other neurological disorders.
UPH neurologists also perform and interpret electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) studies.
Neurology is the area of medicine in which doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system. The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and sensory organs, which regulate the body’s responses to stimuli. Because the nervous system spreads throughout the body, the specialty of neurology often overlaps with other medical specialties like psychiatry, orthopaedic surgery and ophthalmology.
Special Programs
The Arizona Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is a major resource center for patients with epilepsy, their families and the health care professionals who treat them. Services offered range from consultations to clinical trials of anti-epileptic drugs to psychosocial rehabilitation.
The Comprehensive Stroke Program was developed to coordinate three major areas relating to stroke: patient care, education and research, with a major focus on prevention. Patients are referred for all issues related to stroke.
The Headache Management Program is Southern Arizona’s only comprehensive program devoted to treating headache pain. Patients can overcome the disabling effects of headaches through the help of neurologists and other specialists including physical therapists, pharmacists and psychologists. The foundation of this program – education and self-management – is a collaboration between physician and patient, focusing on the individual needs of the patient. This program teaches each patient how to gain a better understanding of what causes their headaches and how best to control them.
Movement Disorder Clinic specializes in disorders that affect movement such as Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Chorea, ataxia, tremor, dystonia and torticollis.
Behavioral Neuroscience, Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Clinic focuses on patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, behavioral consequences of stroke, head injury and seizure, adult learning disabilities and attention-deficit disorder, behavioral aspects of movement disorders, and atypical psychiatric disorders.
Vertigo and Ataxia Clinic is a monthly clinic for patients with dizziness of unknown cause, vertigo, gait imbalance of unknown cause, nystagmus and gaze difficulty, and cerebellar ataxia.
The Sleep Disorders Laboratory at UPH Hospital at Kino Campus conducts complete polysomnographic services (sleep studies) for excessive sleepiness, snoring and other symptoms of sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless-leg syndrome, and other sleep disorders. With the latest equipment and more board-certified physicians than any other local sleep lab, UPH specialists are able to address a variety of co-occurring pulmonary and neurological disorders and recommend options for restored health.
The UPH sleep lab accepts patients of every age and acuity level. And, because it’s located within UPH Hospital, emergency personnel and other specialists are available to address a variety of patient needs that may result from the sleep study. Parking is safe and convenient; hospital security is at hand to ensure a secure environment.
Neurophysiology Laboratory: UPH neurologists conduct and interpret electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) studies as well as Evoked Potential Testing. The Neurophysiology Laboratory is a full-service electrodiagnostic facility devoted to providing timely access to testing services with same-day, rapid reporting. Testing services are available to patients of all ages, including children and infants.
Phone: (520) 874-2740
The Neuromuscular Clinics specialize in a multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosis and care of patients suffering with diseases of peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction and the motor neurons. Services are available to patients of all ages, including children, conveniently located at the Neurology Clinic at UPH Kino Campus and on the Mucio F. Delgado MDA Neuromuscular Clinic on the 6th Floor of UMC.
Support Groups
Epilepsy Support Group of Tucson
First Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
University Medical Center, Room 3505
Phone: (520) 964-6684 Parkinson Disease Support Groups:
- Central
First Tuesday of each month from7:00pm to 8:30pm
APDA Conference Room, 2nd Floor2033 E. Speedway Blvd.
Phone: (520) 325-2485
- East
Second Wednesday of each month from 8:30am to 10:00am
Devon Gables, 6150 E. Grant Rd.
Phone: (520) 296-6181 ext 5041
- Northwest
First Wednesday of each month from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Mt. View Retirement Village, Card Room
7900 N. La Cañada Dr.
Phone: (520) 877-2924
Online Resources
Alzheimer’s Association
American Parkinson Disease Association
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Major Areas of Research
UPH neurology faculty conduct research and participate in a number of ongoing multi-center clinical trials. Current areas of emphasis include stroke, cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, and Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are conducted within many of the neurology programs. For more information about clinical trials in the areas of Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, or movement disorders, contact Margie Baldwin at (520) 626-4296.
For clinical trials in the areas of cerebrovascular disease or stroke, contact Stacey Redmond at (520) 626-4150.
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