Neurology

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The Neurophysiology Lab examines disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves throughout the body. The nervous system controls all sensations and behaviors and can manifest in a wide variety of symptoms. The Neurophysiology Lab provides patients with different types of diagnostic tests including electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG). This service is part of our medical diagnostics portfolio, which specializes in diagnostic services related to cardiology, respiratory and neurology. The department provides clinical and diagnostic interventions to an inpatient and outpatient population.

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The EMG clinic sees patients for any nerve and/or muscle diseases and disorders. The physicians will consult with patients about their nerve and or muscle problems and then tests are done.

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EMG Clinic supports the diagnosis and management of peripheral nerve disorders, such as nerve injuries, pinched nerves in the neck or back, neuropathy and nerve problems in the hands or feet that are related to illnesses.

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The multidisciplinary Neurological Rehabilitation team supports people who have suffered a stroke, brain injury or other new neurological event to regain as much independence as possible.

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Dr. Alex Jahangirvand completed his Neurology Residency Training at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, where he was chief resident from 2013-14. During his time in residency he was the recipient of the Medical Class of 1939 Resident Teacher Award in Medicine, the recipient of the Clinical Resident of the Year Award, and three time recipient of the Rajput Neurology Research Award. He later completed a Neuromuscular Medicine and Electromyography (EMG) Fellowship at Harvard Medical School.

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As a District Stroke Centre, they are the only hospital in York Region who provide the clot busting drug called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and assess for eligibility to have a clot removal surgery called Endovascular Thrombectomy (EVT). Patients who are eligible to receive tPA are given this drug at Mackenzie Health. Those who are eligible for EVT are sent to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for further assessment. Once all emergency treatments are completed, every effort is made to return patients to a hospital that offers specialized stroke care and is closest to their home.

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The Assistive Technology Clinic’s Baycrest site provides medical and rehabilitation management for people with Parkinson’s through the Jeff and Diane Ross Movement Disorders Clinic and with Multiple Sclerosis through the Elkie Adler MS Clinic. Aside from our medical programs, ATC provides leading edge assistive technology in the areas of mobility and specialized seating, communication, advanced computer technology, environmental aids for daily living, and state of the art rehabilitation devices to improve the quality of life for people with acquired neurological and complex disabilities.

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Our balance disorders clinic sees patients with peripheral vestibular conditions such as Ménière’s disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular neuritis (labyrinthitis), recurrent vestibulopathy and superior canal dehiscence syndrome. The testing is administered by a team of highly experienced vestibular technicians and audiologists and interpreted by their otologists/neurotologists to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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North York General Hospital offers a variety of subspecialty clinics for paediatric patients including a Constipation Clinic, Dermatology Clinic, Gastroenterology Clinic, Gynaecology Clinic, Neurology Clinic, Respirology Clinic, and Rheumatology Clinic.

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Before founding Trillium Neurology Consultants, Dr. Jamsheed Desai saw a need for a different kind of Neurological Clinic. Drawing inspiration from his patients, he saw a need for a clinic that listened to patient stories and provided great patient-driven care. So in 2016, Dr. Desai founded Trillium Neurology Consultants to better serve neurological patients in the west Greater Toronto Area and provide patient-driven care.