General Neurology
The Department of Neurology has a number of clinics to evaluate and manage the diverse range of neurologic disorders. The clinics are part of the Clinical Neurosciences Center that includes the disciplines of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuroradiology. The Clinical Neurosciences Center is part of the University of Utah Health Sciences Medical Center and is the only academic medical center in the intermountain west. It receives referrals throughout the state of Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, western Colorado, northern Nevada and Arizona, and eastern Oregon. All neurologists are board certified and have fellowship training in an area of specialization within the field of neurology.
The following is a list of clinics that are largely divided in to subspecialities within neurology. There is a general neurology clinic that can initiate the evaluation of neurologic problems. When a diagnosis is made it is likely that a referral will be made to the appropriate subspeciality clinic.
Neurology Clinics
We have two outpatient clinic locations:
Clinical Neurosciences Center North (map)
This site is located on the main University of Utah Health Sciences campus in a newly renovated building (175 North Medical Drive). Clinics at this location include:
- General Neurology Clinic
- Stroke Clinic
- Epilepsy Clinic
- Neuromuscular Clinic
- Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic
- Motor Neuron Disease (ALS) Clinic
- Botulinum toxin Clinic
- EMG laboratory
- Pediatric Neurology
Clinical Neurosicences Clinic South at the INC (map)
This site is located in Research Park, 1 mile south of the main University of Utah Health Sciences campus in the Imaging & Neurosciences Center (previously called CAMT) at 729 Arapeen Way. Clinics at this location include:
Sleep/Wake Center
This site is also located in research park, at 375 Chipeta Way
Subspecialties in the Neurology Clinics
At the Clinical Neurosciences Center North location:
The General Neurology clinic can address a number of neurologic questions. In particular, if there is uncertainty that a condition is neurologic, this clinic can help evaluate patients, order diagnositic tests, and make referrals. If the condition is not neurologic, the patient will be referred back to the primary care provider. If there is a neurologic disorder a treatment and management plan will be sent to the primary care provider or the patient will be referred to one of the subspeciality clinics.
The Stroke Clinic provides evaluation of patients who might have risk factors for stroke or have had a stroke in the past. Patients who have been cared for at the University of Utah for a stroke are seen for after their hospital care and rehabilitation.
The Epilepsy Clinic provides evaluation and care of patients who have spells or seizures. The clinic can arrange inpatient monitoring for patients who have spells but not a firm diagnosis of epilepsy. The clinic is part of a comprehensive epilepsy center that works with the Department of Neurosurgery to evaluate patients for surgery for patients who cannot be well controlled by medications.
The Neuromuscular Clinic specializes on disorders of nerve and muscle. The clinic can evaluate numbness and weakness to determine if they are caused by diseases of nerve, neuromuscular junction or muscle. Diseases include peripheral neuropathies, myasthenia gravis, and myopathies.
Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic
The Muscular Dystrophy Clinic is certified by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The clinic addresses 42 different disorders of muscle (dystrophies and congenital myopathies, inflammatory myopathies), of the neuromuscular junction (myasthenia gravis) and nerve (Charcot Marie Tooth neuropathies).
Motor Neuron Disease (ALS) clinic
The Motor Neuron Disease Clinic focuses on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) and other forms of motor neuron disease. It is certified by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) as a multidiscliplinary clinic.
The Botulinum Toxin Clinic uses the toxin for medical purposes, including disorders that cause forced eye closure and involuntary grimacing (blephorspasm, Meige syndrome and hemifacial spasm), focal and occupational dystonias (writer’s cramp), and spasticity.
The EMG Laboratory provides a spectrum of routine electrodiagnostic studies, including nerve conduction studies and EMG. In addition, special studies such as single fiber and quantitative EMG studies.
Children with neurological disorders often require treatment and management options that are different from adults. Our pediatric neurologists give special care to infants and children under the age of 18.We offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and outpatient management of neurologic disorders.At the Clinical Neurosciences South (INC) location:
Dementia/Alzheimers Disease Clinic
The Dementia/Alzheimer Disease Clinic focuses on the spectrum of dementias and is based on a unique diagnostic service that includes neurospychometric testing, state of the art imaging to give the most accurate diagnosis. The clinic participates in clinical trials with newer therapeutic agents. The clinic includes an educational resource center that provides information for the patient and family.
The Headache Clinic receives the most requests for neurologic consultation. The clinic focuses not only on pharmacologic treatment but also the psychological factors associated with chronic pain.
The Movement Disorders Clinic specializes in Parkinson disease and less common types of movement disorders, including progressive supranucular palsy, multisystem atrophy, and tremors. In addition to pharmacologic treatment, the clinic includes collaboration with the Department of Neurosurgery for placement of deep brain stimulation electrodes when appropriate. The clinic includes a representative from the American Parkinson Disease Foundation and an educational resource center that provides information to the patient and family.
The Multiple Sclerosis Clinic is a comprehensive clinic for this disorder, providing diagnostic confirmation and ongoing clinical care; The clinic participates in national clinical trials with newer therapeutic agents. The clinic is associated with the local Multiple Sclerosis Society and has an educational resource center that provides information to the patient and family.
