Neurology

Mount Sinai Hospital Clinical Neurophysiology Lab

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The Clinical Neurophysiology Lab at Mount Sinai Hospital is an ambulatory facility specializing in diagnostic neurophysiology services. These services include: nerve conduction studies, electromyography, and single-fibre electromyography. The lab is affiliated with the University of Toronto and resident education is incorporated into the service delivery. They have two neurologists who provide service to patients. Physician referrals are accepted by telephone and direct referrals can be made by calling: Dr. R. Kern, 416-586-4800 ext. 3218.

Baycrest General Neurology

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The neurologists in the clinic provide comprehensive assessments and care to people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia and seizures.

St. Joseph’s Hospital Neurology Follow-up Clinic

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The clinic is staffed by a specialist in disorders of the nervous system, including the brain. The clinic provides assessments and consultations for problems that include seizure disorders, headaches, stroke, neuromuscular disorders and Parkinson’s disease.

North York General Hospital Huntington Disease Genetic Testing

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The molecular lab provides testing for Huntington disease for all genetic centres and other health care facilities in the province. Families and individual at risk for Huntington disease are able to access North York General Hospital’s counseling, predictive testing and long-term care follow-up in a multidisciplinary clinic. Patients attending the clinic have access to genetics, neurology, psychiatry and social work services.

Sunnybrook Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinic

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The clinic has grown to be one of the largest of its kind in Canada. They are affiliated with the University of Toronto Neurosciences Program and linked to the Assistive Technology Clinic (ATC) at Sunnybrook; this allows for easy access to assistive devices to improve a person’s independence and quality of life. The clinic requires a physician referral, but they do accept referrals from across Canada and the world.

Hamilton Health Sciences Stroke Prevention Clinic

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The Stroke Prevention clinic provides rapid access to experts, diagnostic tests, and treatments for minor, non-disabling strokes and Transient Ischemic Attacks.

Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic

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Outpatient service at Sunnybrook for individuals who have had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). A stroke neurologist and clinical nurse specialist assess individuals and make recommendations to provide strategies about stroke management and prevention. Linkages are provided to the regional stroke team and other community resources as appropriate.

UHN TWH Tourette Syndrome Neurodevelopmental Clinic

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Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a life-long inherited neuropsychiatric disorder that causes involuntary movements and sounds in patients. Appearing during childhood, TS affects 3% of the general population and it is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. The clinic provides ongoing care for the local population and acts as a tertiary (specialized) referral centre.

Trillium Health Partners Stroke Treatment/Prevention

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They have four brain doctors (neurologists) who specialize in stroke care as well as an experienced inter-professional stroke team that delivers best practice care. Patients receive acute and rehabilitation care all in one unit eliminating the need to change beds or health care teams.

UHN TWH Epilepsy Clinic

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The team is focused on treating the medical aspects of epilepsy, but they understand that this condition can affect many aspects of life, from employment to living independently. In addition to providing expert medical care, they also try to connect patients with the social resources they may need.