Neurology

• Dizziness
• Stroke
• Alzheimer's disease
• Headache
• Epilepsy
• Parkinson's disease
• Sleep disorders
• Multiple sclerosis
• Pain
• Tremor
• Brain and spinal cord injuries
• Brain tumors
• Peripheral nerve disorders
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

For more than a decade, the Department of Neurology’s Clinical Stroke Team at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) has been using state of the art methods to help treat patients having acute strokes.

To assure the best care for stroke patients at WRNMMC, the stroke team has implemented a multidisciplinary critical pathway. Specialists in Neurology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology, Emergency Room and nursing work together to rapidly treat patients for acute strokes. For more details, open this link to Spotting the Warning Signs of Stroke, Navy Newstand, June 14, 2003.

This disorder is an impaired ability to speak, understand speech, read and/or write. At WRNMMC, aphasia patients regain control of their communication skills with the help of the stroke team, WRNMMC's Neurology Clinic, and speech therapists. Early intervention, and possibly long-term therapy, is key to returning patients to the fullest possible lifestyle. Open this link for more details on Aphasia Communication Disorder , The Journal, June 19, 2003.

• Neurology
  • IMPORTANT. A consult (referral) is required for all visits.
  • Location:
    • Building: 19 Floor: 6
  • o From the Visitors Garage (America Garage), take the elevators to the bottom floor take the sidewalk to Building 19 main entrance. Continue past the pharmacy & lab, at the piano turn left and take the elevators to floor 6. When exiting the elevators turn left and check in at the first reception desk on your left.
  • Phone:
    • DSN: 295-4770
    • Appointments: (301) 295-6289
    • Front Desk: (301) 295-4770
    • Toll free Out of Area Appointments : (866) 628-9633
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

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According to the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), over two and a half million Americans suffer from epilepsy. In 70 percent of these cases, the true cause cannot be determined.

• WRNMMC's Sleep Lab studies insomnia.   * - Sleep restores and refreshes. A polysomnogram may lead to a solution for sleep disturbances.
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)   * - Official Site
• Warning Signs of Stroke   * - Rapidly treating stroke patients.
• Spotting the Warning Signs of Stroke   * - Information on Stroke Prevention
• FAQ - How can I prevent back pain?