Clinical Component

Navigating the Clinical Component

The outpatient neurology clinic at UK King's Daughters operates as a consultative service.

Hospitalists manage all inpatient admissions; neurologists are consulted for specific cases and do not carry an inpatient service of their own. A teleneuro service covers after 5 PM and can be activated earlier in the day at the attending's discretion, eliminating traditional overnight or weekend call from this role.

Patient Volume and Workflow

Detail Information
Daily Patient Volume Varies; experienced providers see up to 30/day. New physicians build to a pace that is comfortable for them.
Inpatient Role Consultative only; hospitalists admit all neurology patients
Call None; teleneuro covers after 5 PM
Teleneuro Flexibility Physicians may hand off to teleneuro earlier in the day if preferred
Stroke Volume 200 to 250 stroke alerts per month

APRN Utilization

Two APRNs support the outpatient clinic. Their scope covers both new patient evaluations and follow-up visits, increasing the overall clinic capacity and allowing attending physicians to manage panel growth without proportional schedule expansion.

Detail Information
New Patient Visits Yes
Follow-Up Visits Yes
Inpatient Rounding or Admissions Not required
Nurse Triage Line No

Outpatient Clinic Scope

The clinic covers general outpatient neurology with focused programs for epilepsy and headache. A physician referral is required; second-opinion consultations are welcome.

  • General Neurology
  • Epilepsy and Seizure Program
  • Headache Clinic
  • Stroke and TIA follow-up
  • Movement disorders, MS, ALS, and neuromuscular conditions
  • Neurodiagnostic Testing

Diagnostics

Capability Detail
EEG Performed in-house at the hospital
MRI and CT Philips equipment on campus; Intellispace PACS
PET/CT Available on campus
Sleep Medicine Under review; pending program confirmation

Stroke Program

The hospital holds Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC) designation and generates 200 to 250 stroke alerts per month. The outpatient neurologists provide consultative coverage; the neurohospitalist manages the inpatient stroke service.

Academic Environment

  • Access to Grand Rounds at the University of Kentucky
  • Medical students rotate from Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (Lewisburg)
  • UK affiliation supports academic engagement for interested candidates

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