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UPH has the largest neurology clinic in Southern Arizona, offering patients the most diverse range of services available in the area. We've expanded services, developed new programs, added specialists and installed state-of-the-art testing equipment.

Our neurological specialists are among the top physicians in their fields. UPH physicians not only provide expert care for our patients, but they are also the faculty of The University of Arizona College of Medicine. UPH neurology faculty conduct research and participate in a number of ongoing multicenter clinical trials. Current areas of research emphasis include stroke (cerebrovascular disease), epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, and Alzheimer's and related dementias.

Along with general neurological care, we offer services in many special areas including:

• Alzheimer's and related dementias
• Back and musculoskeletal disorders
• Behavioral neurology
• Epilepsy
• Gait and balance disorders
• Headache management
• Movement disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neuromuscular disease
• Parkinson's disease
• Sleep disorders
• Stroke
  

PATIENT CARE PROGRAMS
UPH Neurology offers many exceptional patient care programs. For more information on the following programs, call (520) 694-8888.
 
The Arizona Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is a major resource center for patients with epilepsy, their families and the health care professionals who treat them. Services offered range from consultations to clinical trials of anti-epileptic drugs to psychosocial rehabilitation.

The Comprehensive Stroke Program was developed to coordinate three major areas relating to stroke: patient care, education and research, with a major focus on prevention. Patients are referred for all issues related to stroke.

The Headache Management Program is Southern Arizona’s only comprehensive program devoted to treating headache pain. Patients can overcome the disabling effects of headaches through the help of neurologists and other specialists including physical therapists, pharmacists and psychologists.  The foundation of this program – education and self-management – is a collaboration between physician and patient, focusing on the individual needs of the patient. This program teaches each patient how to gain a better understanding of what causes their headaches and how best to control them.

Movement Disorder Clinic specializes in disorders that affect movement such as Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Chorea, ataxia, tremor, dystonia and torticollis.

Behavioral Neuroscience, Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Clinic focuses on patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, behavioral consequences of stroke, head injury and seizure, adult learning disabilities and attention-deficit disorder, behavioral aspects of movement disorders, and atypical psychiatric disorders.

Vertigo and Ataxia Clinic is a monthly clinic for patients with dizziness of unknown cause, vertigo, gait imbalance of unknown cause, nystagmus and gaze difficulty, and cerebellar ataxia.

Neurophysiology Laboratory: UPH neurologists conduct and interpret electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) studies as well as Evoked Potential Testing.  The Neurophysiology Laboratory is a full-service electrodiagnostic facility devoted to providing timely access to testing services with same-day, rapid reporting. Testing services are available to patients of all ages, including children and infants.
Phone: (520) 874-2740

The Neuromuscular Clinics specialize in a multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosis and care of patients suffering with diseases of peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction and the motor neurons.  Services are available to patients of all ages, including children, conveniently located at the Neurology Clinic at UPH Kino Campus and on the Mucio F. Delgado MDA Neuromuscular Clinic on the 6^th Floor of UMC.

Support Groups
 
Epilepsy Support Group of Tucson
First Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
University Medical Center, Room 3505
Phone: (520) 964-6684

• Central
  First Tuesday of each month from7:00pm to 8:30pm
  APDA Conference Room, 2^nd Floor2033 E. Speedway Blvd.
  Phone: (520) 325-2485
• East
  Second Wednesday of each month from 8:30am to 10:00am
  Devon Gables, 6150 E. Grant Rd.
  Phone: (520) 296-6181 ext 5041
• Northwest
  First Wednesday of each month from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
  Mt. View Retirement Village, Card Room
  7900 N. La Cañada Dr.
  Phone: (520) 877-2924

Online Resources

Alzheimer’s Association 
American Parkinson Disease Association  
Multiple Sclerosis    
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Multiple Sclerosis Society  

Major Areas of Research

UPH neurology faculty conduct research and participate in a number of ongoing multi-center clinical trials.  Current areas of emphasis include stroke, cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, and Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are conducted within many of the neurology programs.  For more information about clinical trials in the areas of Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, or movement disorders, contact Margie Baldwin at (520) 626-4296.

For clinical trials in the areas of cerebrovascular disease or stroke, contact Stacey Redmond at (520) 626-4150.  

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