The clinical responsibilities across the neurology department encompass a wide range of services tailored to each specialty. The collaborative and multidisciplinary framework ensures comprehensive care for patients with diverse neurological needs.
Patient Population and Services:
The department serves a diverse patient demographic, addressing conditions including movement disorders, cognitive impairments, neuromuscular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, and pediatric neurological conditions. The high-volume program includes specialized clinics for ALS, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, and stroke, among others.
Services and Procedures:
Critical Care: 100% Critical Care Intensivist
Call Coverage by Specialty
Neurology:
General Neurology Call: Rotating schedule shared among faculty, typically involving coverage for inpatient consults and urgent outpatient needs.
Telestroke Call: Faculty provide virtual stroke consultations, usually 5–6 calls per month, depending on the pool of participants.
Memory:
Call responsibilities are minimal, primarily involving consultation for inpatient memory-related cases. Memory specialists typically focus on outpatient care.
Movement Disorder:
Movement specialists have limited call duties, focusing on outpatient follow-ups and urgent care needs for Parkinson’s and related disorders.
Memory-related on-call duties are rare and typically handled during regular clinic hours.
Muscular Neurology:
Call duties include managing neuromuscular emergencies, such as myasthenic crises, and interpreting urgent EMG results. These responsibilities are shared among neuromuscular faculty.
Stroke:
Stroke Service Call: Covered in 7-day inpatient blocks, including both general stroke and telestroke services.
Telestroke Call: Physicians typically manage multiple cases remotely during on-call periods.
Pediatric Neurology:
Pediatric neurologists provide on-call coverage for inpatient cases, epilepsy monitoring units, and emergency consultations. Clinic schedules are reduced during on-call weeks to accommodate these responsibilities.
Technology and EMR Systems:
The facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, including epilepsy monitoring units and state-of-the-art imaging. The practice uses an integrated Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system to streamline documentation and patient management.
Research and Teaching Opportunities:
Clinical research is a cornerstone of the department, with active trials in areas such as ALS, Parkinson’s, stroke, and dementia. Physicians also contribute to resident and fellow education, enhancing academic engagement.
Support Services:
The department benefits from robust support services, including physician assistants, advanced practice providers, and a medical illustrator for educational content. Integrated care teams provide access to physical therapy, speech therapy, and specialized coordinators for surgical and non-surgical interventions.