Neurological conditions can affect both patients and their families, bringing difficult decisions and changes to daily life. UofL Physicians – Neurology, part of UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute, offers expert care for conditions involving the brain and nervous system caused by injury or disease.
Diseases & Conditions
Our specialists cover a wide range of areas, including general neurology, stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, neuromuscular conditions, headaches and sleep disorders. We also care for multiple sclerosis patients at UofL Health – UofL Hospital – Multiple Sclerosis Clinic.
Specific diseases and conditions our neurologists can treat include, but are not limited to:
- Memory care and brain health (Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss)
- Ataxia
- Brain and spinal cord tumors
- Epilepsy and seizures, including Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES)
- Headaches
- Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
- Neuromuscular disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), muscular dystrophy, myopathies, myasthenia gravis and post-polio syndrome
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Sleep disorders, including narcolepsy and sleep apnea
- Stroke and cerebrovascular disorders
The Academic Difference
At UofL Health, our providers are more than just doctors—they are also researchers and educators, helping train the next generation of medical professionals at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Through this collaboration, our providers work to discover new treatments and cures. Our research in stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and movement disorders is recognized globally, helping to advance treatments and clinical trials. We collaborate with experts worldwide to improve care and find solutions for neurological diseases.
Making an Appointment
Your primary care provider may refer you to a neurologist if you’re experiencing neurological issues, or you can make an appointment yourself by calling 502-588-4800.
Can’t make it to an in-person appointment? UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute provides a convenient telehealth option for neurology care.
Learn more about telehealth or how to schedule a telehealth appointment
Hear from Our Patients
US Navy Veteran Beating the Odds of Rare Autoimmune Disorder
Arlena Johnson was serving in the United States Navy when she was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica (NMO). The rare condition quickly took over her body. She returned home to Louisville for care at UofL Health. It was the worst case of NMO our doctors had ever seen, but she's beating the odds.
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