Excellence in Neurological Care for Frederick County
Frederick Health provides a full spectrum of excellent care for our patients
in Maryland, from Gettysburg in the north to Mt. Airy in the east to Montgomery
County in the South to the Eastern panhandle of West Virginia to the west.
This includes our neurosurgery department. Our hospital has been serving
this region since 1902, and we continue to focus on providing care with
professionalism and compassion while reaching higher standards of excellence in care.
What Does a Neurologist Do?
A neurologist focuses on treating diseases that affect the nervous system,
which consists of both the central and the peripheral nervous system.
This includes diseases and conditions that affect the brain and / or the
spinal cord. Neurologists are extensively trained medical professionals
who must graduate from medical school, finish internships, and complete
three years of training in neurology residency programs before they are
allowed to practice.
Do I Need to See a Neurologist?
Some symptoms you might experience that could prompt you to schedule a
visit with a neurologist:
Difficulty with movements such as walking
Jerks / tremors that affect movement
Seizures
Unusual muscle weakness
Tingling / numb sensations
Dizziness including vertigo
Vision problems
Sudden feelings of confusion / memory loss
Trouble sleeping
Chronic pain
Serious headaches
Conditions Treated by Our Neurosurgery Department
Our neurosurgery department treats the following conditions, among others:
Tumors
Trigeminal neuralgia
Hydrocephalus
Tumors / injuries to the peripheral nerve
Spinal stenosis
Brain / spinal abscesses
Spinal fractures
Chiari malformation
Herniated discs
Blood clots
Degenerative disc diseases
Brain bleeds
Hemorrhaging brain tumors
Cerebral vascular malformations / aneurysms in the spine or brain
Back or neck pain treatment / artificial disc implantation
Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment
Cauda equine syndrome treatment
Pituitary tumors
Sports injuries to the brain / spine
Traumatic injuries to the brain / spine
If you have questions about our neurology services in Frederick County
and surrounding areas, please contact
240-566-3130
