Neurology

The department of neurology at Detroit Medical Center is considered one of the best in the nation.

Every neurology case is unique and we treat each patient based on his or her individual concerns and symptoms. Depending on the situation, the neurology team calls on specialists from a wide variety of disciplines to provide the right care at the right time — for you or your family member.

U.S. News & World Report recognized DMC Harper University Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for 2020-2021 in Neurology & Neurosurgery.

Neurological researchers and clinicians at Wayne State, DMC Harper University Hospital and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital are making dramatic strides in the treatment and management of neurological diseases and disorders. We are proud to offer exceptional patient care and groundbreaking research with internationally recognized physicians.

In addition, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission. Neurologists are on call 24/7.

What Is Neurology?

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Physicians specializing in the field of neurology are called neurologists and are trained to diagnose, treat and manage patients with neurological disorders, as well as some conditions in the musculoskeletal system.

Neurologists are usually certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. A neurologist that treats children needs additional training in pediatrics and the neurological diseases of children.

When Should You See a Neurologist?

You should see a neurologist if you begin to experience something as seemingly harmless as recurring headaches to more worrisome conditions such as a seizure or limb numbness.

Headache disorders such as:
Migraine
Cluster headache
Tension headache
Epilepsy and seizure disorders
Neurodegenerative disorders, including:
Alzheimer's disease
Parkinson's disease
Amylotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease)
Cerebrovascular disease, such as transient ischemic attack and stroke
Sleep disorders
Cerebral palsy
Infections of the brain:
Encephalitis
Brain meninges (meningitis)
Spinal cord (myelitis)
Growths or tumors of the brain, spinal cord or the peripheral nerves
Movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease
Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as:
Multiple sclerosis
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Spinal cord disorders, such as:
Tumors
Infections
Trauma
Malformations
Disorders of peripheral nerves, muscles and neuromuscular junctions
Traumatic injuries to the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves
Altered mental status, encephalopathy, stupor and coma
Speech and Language Disorders