Specialty Clinics - Neurology - LSUHSC School of Medicine

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We are proud to have the following clinics and program at our institution:

Electrophysiology Clinic
Nerve conductions and electromyography are performed to evaluate disorders involving muscle and nerve. These studies are performed by Drs. John England, Austin J. Sumner and Amparo Gutierrez. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (504) 412-1517.

Epilepsy Clinic (Adult)
The Epilepsy Clinics serve as the hub for outpatient services for the LSUHSC Epilepsy Center of Excellence. The Center Epileptologists specialize in the diagnosis of epilepsy and the treatment of persons with epilepsy who have not responded to routine medications. The Epilepsy Center is the only accredited 4th level comprehensive epilepsy care center in the State of LA and the Gulf South region. Epilepsy Center professionals offer multiple treatment options including aggressive medication management, vagus nerve stimulation, epilepsy surgery and investigational medications and devices to treat seizures. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Piotr Olejniczak, Center Director and Senior Epileptologist, please call 504-412-1517 and use the new patient referral form under 'Adult Appointments' on our website (www.epilepsycenter.info). To schedule an appointment with Dr. Edward Mader, Center Epileptologist, please call 504-903-2373.

Epilepsy Clinic (Pediatric)
Children with epilepsy are evaluated at the Children's Hospital Epilepsy Center by Dr. Shannon McGuire. Dr. McGuire is the Director of the Children's Hospital Epilepsy Center and serves as the Director of Pediatric Epilepsy for the LSUHSC Epilepsy Center of Excellence. The Children's Hospital Epilepsy Center offers diagnostic testing and treatment for epilepsy in children, including medication management, the ketogenic diet, vagus nerve stimulation and epilepsy surgery. Investigational medications may also be available. To schedule an appointment with Dr. McGuire, please contact the pediatric epilepsy nurse coordinator, Cheryl at 504-896-9859. Please use the new patient referral form under 'Pediatric Clinic Appointments' on our website (www.epilepsycenter.info).

Multiple Sclerosis Clinic
This clinic is approved by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Clinic is staffed by Dr. Austin J. Sumner, Dr. Amparo Gutierrez, Dr. Bridget Bagert and Dr. Jesus Lovera who specialize in the evaluation and treatment of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Referral to the clinic can be made by contacting the MS Clinic Coordinator at (504) 412-1517. All of the physicians in the MS Clinic are involved in MS research. Visti our website at www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/msclinic/

Muscular Dystrophy Clinic (Adult)
This is a multidisciplinary clinic that serves patients with neuromuscular disorders. The clinic is held three times a month. Referrals are made through the MDA program service coordinator for the New Orleans area at (504) 733-0005. Medical Director is Dr. Amparo Gutierrez and Dr. John England.

Muscular Dystrophy Clinic (Pediatrics)
Muscular Dystrophy Association sponsors three clinics per month at Children's Hospital of New Orleans. Two clinics are staffed three child Neurologists that are actively involved in the diagnosis and care of patients with disorders of nerve or muscle. The Neuromuscular Clinic is a combined multidisciplinary clinic affiliated with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Included are Orthopedists, Neurologists, and Pulmonary sub specialists addressing the more complex care of neuromuscular patients such as mobility needs, scoliosis surgery, and mechanical assisted ventilation.

Pain Mastery Center (Adult)
This is a multidisciplinary clinic that serves patients with both acute and chronic pain conditions. The Center Director is Harry J. Gould, III, MD, PhD who is at the Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans (MCLNO) clinic in the Lord and Taylor Building on Poydras Street. For information and appointments please call (504) 903-2373 and leave a message on the recorder.

Pediatric Movement Disorders Clinic
This clinic is held monthly at Children's Hospital and is staffed by Dr. Stephen Deputy in association with members from the LSU Department of Psychology. The clinic specializes in seeing patients with various involuntary motor movements including chorea, dystonia, tremor, parkinsonism, and tics (including Tourette's syndrome). Call (504) 896-9319 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Spasticity Clinic (Pediatrics)
Spasticity Clinic is devoted to the care of children and adolescence with functional limitations due to abnormalities of tone-such as spasticity and dystonia. The clinic provides a comprehensive approach to the use of traditional as well as new techniques in patient management. Examples include therapy, oral medications, botulinum toxin and intrathecal baclofen. Depending on the specific clinic, Neurology is teamed with Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, or Neurosurgery. Please contact 504-896-9283.