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The Department of Neurology diagnoses and treats diseases and conditions
related to the nervous system including the spinal cord, the brain,
the nerves, and the muscles.
Special Services:
The board certified neurologists provide diagnosis and treatment
of epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, sleep disorders,
headaches, strokes, tumors related to the brain and spinal cord,
movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, and diseases related
to the muscles. Additional professional services are provided for
neuropathies (diseases of the nerves of the hands and feet).
Other specialized services include diagnosis and treatment of patients
with various types of dementia such as Alzheimer's Disease, diagnosis
and treatment of injuries to the brain, spinal cord, nerves and
muscles, and diagnosis and treatment of infections of the neurological
system. Botulinum toxin therapy can be provided for certain movement
disorders.
This department works closely with the departments of Internal
Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery,
and Physical & Rehabilitative Medicine, to provide comprehensive
care for patients in need of specialized professional care related
to these types of disorders.
Physicians:
Laurie
A. Garms, MD
Marsha
Horwitz, MD
Preeti
Joseph, MD
Supervisor:
Cathy Salwolke, LPN
Location:
East Campus
Medical Associates Clinic
1000 Langworthy
Dubuque, IA 52001
Hours of Service:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
Patients are provided with 24 hour call coverage 7 days per week
Outreach Services:
(Iowa): Cascade, Elkader, Guttenberg
Department Phone Number: 563-584-3495
Appointment Scheduling: 563-584-3495
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