Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center
Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center is a general practice practice in New York, NY. Procedures include Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies, Evaluation and treatment of patients with neuropathy, DNA testing for hereditary neuropathies, and Blood testing for causes of acquired neuropathies.
About
The Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center provides comprehensive care for patients with peripheral neuropathy, offering diagnostic and therapeutic services. It is fully accredited by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) and recognized as a Center of Excellence by The Neuropathy Association. The center also promotes research to find a cure for neuropathy.
Located in New York, NY, the center serves patients experiencing symptoms such as weakness, pain, numbness, or tingling in their feet or hands. They emphasize early evaluation and treatment to prevent progression and permanent damage, providing comprehensive testing to identify treatable causes of neuropathy.
Surgical team
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Norman Latov
M.D.Ph.D.
Procedures
- Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies
- Evaluation and treatment of patients with neuropathy
- DNA testing for hereditary neuropathies
- Blood testing for causes of acquired neuropathies
- Pain relief
- Nerve and muscle biopsy
- Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical therapy
- Testing for small fiber neuropathy by punch skin biopsy
- Clinical Consultations
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of diagnostic services are available at the Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center?
- The center offers comprehensive diagnostic services including electrodiagnostic testing to assess large fiber neuropathy, punch skin biopsy for small fiber neuropathy, and blood testing for acquired and hereditary neuropathies. If indicated, nerve and muscle biopsies are performed to uncover occult causes.
- What is the mission of the Peripheral Neuropathy Center at Weill Cornell Medicine?
- The mission of the Peripheral Neuropathy Center is to provide the best diagnostic and therapeutic services available for patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy. Additionally, the center is dedicated to promoting research aimed at finding a cure for these conditions.
- How does the Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center approach patient treatment?
- Therapy at the center is individualized for each patient, targeting both the underlying cause of the neuropathy and its symptoms. This often involves collaboration with specialists from the Pain Center, Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Therapy, Cardiology, Gastrointestinal Medicine, and Urology.
- What are some common symptoms of peripheral neuropathy that the center addresses?
- The center addresses a range of symptoms including weakness, pain, numbness, or tingling in the feet or hands. Other symptoms can include loss of sensation, poor balance, muscle cramps, fatigue, and autonomic issues like dizziness or digestive problems, depending on the affected nerves.
- What accreditations does the Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center hold?
- The Peripheral Neuropathy Center is fully accredited by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). It has also been recognized as a Center of Excellence by The Neuropathy Association.