Neurology

Neurology Clinic – Barrie

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Dr. Alex Jahangirvand, the scope of his practice at Barrie Neurology Clinic includes general neurology, including headache, stroke, seizure and epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and dementia.

He has a special interest in neuromuscular medicine, including nerve compression or injury (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), nerve root injury (such as sciatica), and other problems of the muscles or nerves. Less common medical conditions include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), myasthenia gravis, and muscular dystrophy. The Barrie Neurology Clinic is fully equipped with a state-of-art EMG laboratory.

Huntington Disease Genetic Testing – North York General Hospital

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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 individuals 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.

General Neurology – Baycrest

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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.

Epilepsy Clinic – UHN TWH

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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. ​

Electromyography (EMG) Clinic – UHN TRI

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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.

Electromyography (EMG) Clinic – Sunnybrook Hospital

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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.

Clinical Neurophysiology Lab – Mount Sinai Hospital

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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.

Balance Disorders Clinic – Sunnybrook Hospital

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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.

Assistive Technology Clinic – Baycrest

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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.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinic – Sunnybrook

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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.