Our Specialized Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures include:

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

EEG Instructions

1. Wash hair with shampoo and dry prior to testing. DO NOT wear braids. Hair must be clean and dry, NO OIL, NO HAIR SPRAY, NO MOUSSES AND NO CONDITIONER.
2. Do not wear earrings or bracelets. All other jewelry is acceptable.
3. If you have never seen our Doctors, please bring the names of ALL MEDICATIONS you have used in the past weeks, including over the counter medications, i.e. Tylenol, Advil, etc. TAKE ALL MEDICATIONS AS SCHEDULED.
4. Occasionally, your Doctor will order a Sleep Deprived EEG. YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING:
• Please remain awake prior to testing. You must be ready to sleep throughout the test.
• Be at least 15 minutes early for your appointment, 30 minutes if you have never been here before.
• NO caffeine after midnight the night before the test. NO SODA’S, NO COFFEE, NO CHOCOLATE! Eat normal
breakfast or lunch.
You will be advised when the appointment is made as to what time to get up and stay awake. Please adhere to the schedule you are given or there will be a chance you will be rescheduled due to sleep. On occasions we can give a mild sedation. This will not work unless you have been sleep deprived. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call and ask for our EEG
Technician.
5. If your Doctor has ordered a 24 hour EEG telemetry, be sure to wear a Shirt or a Blouse that buttons down the front. No hats. Be prepared to stay at least 3 hours. Follow all other instructions for eating, medication and hair preparation.
6. If you have a cough, fever, or a cold, PLEASE reschedule your appointment until you are well.

Electromyography/Nerve Conduction Studies (EMG)

One of the most important services we offer is electrodiagnostic medicine. Electromyography (EMG) gives your doctor essential information about the health and function of your nerves and muscles.

This procedure, performed in our office, utilizes electrical stimulation of the nerves to record nerve conduction velocity and other parameters. Insertion of a very small needle into various muscles is used to record electrical activity from the muscle. This test is helpful in diagnosing a wide variety of nerve and muscle disorders.