Specialized Neurological Diagnosis & Treatment
At our practice, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of neurological conditions. From chronic headaches and migraines to epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease, our aim is to provide personalized care and advanced therapeutic interventions to improve the quality of life of our patients.
Neurologist Athens – Specialized Neurological Care
Neurological conditions we treat
Headache & migraine
Headache disorders are characterized by recurrent headache and are among the most common neurological disorders. Headaches are classified in primary headache disorders, including migraine, tension-type headache, and cluster headache, and secondary headaches, that comprise an epiphenomenon of a multitude of underlying neurological or systemic disorders.
Movement Disorders
Movement disorders are a group of neurological conditions that may result into either excessive involuntary movements (such as tremor, ataxia, dystonia), or slow movement and gait impairment, as is the case with Parkinson’s disease and atypical Parkinson syndromes. The differential diagnosis is complex, but today there are several available therapies that have been proven highly effective in controlling patient symptoms.
Epilepsy & Epileptic seizures
Globally, an estimated 5 million people are diagnosed with epilepsy each year, while 2–5% of the general population will suffer an epileptic seizure during their lifetime. The differential diagnosis of epilepsy requires both neuroimaging and electrophysiological studies (electroencephalogram – EEG), while tailored treatment and regular patient monitoring are required for optimal seizure and disease control.
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Cerebrovascular disorders refer to a group of conditions that affect the cerebral blood flow as a consequence of blood vessel narrowing (stenosis), clot formation (thrombosis), or blood vessel rupture (hemorrhage). Among the most common cerebrovascular disorders are stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), carotid artery disease, and vascular dementia. Primary and secondary prevention strategies include pharmacotherapy, lifestyle modification and strict management of cardiovascular risk factors.
Neurocognitive Disorders
Neurocognitive disorders are a category of neurological disorders that primarily affect cognitive abilities including learning, attention, memory, perception, and problem solving. They include mild neurocognitive impairment, delirium, and major neurocognitive disorders (dementias). Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most common neurocognitive disease worldwide, there are several other forms of dementia that should be distinguished from Alzheimer’s and require careful differential diagnosis for appropriate management.
Other Central or Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Other central nervous system disorders that a neurologist is confronted with in daily practice include demyelinating disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, and degenerative disorders, such as motor neuron disease. Peripheral nervous system disorders also include a wide spectrum of diseases, ranging from different types of neuropathies, myopathies and diseases that affect the neuromuscular junction, such as myasthenia gravis.