Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center
Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center is a general practice practice in New York, NY.
About
The Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center, part of New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, specializes in providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with peripheral neuropathy. The center is fully accredited by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) and recognized as a Center of Excellence by The Neuropathy Association. It offers advanced testing to identify treatable causes of neuropathy and promotes research to find a cure.
The center's team of neurologists provides individualized therapy, collaborating with specialists in pain management, rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy, cardiology, gastrointestinal medicine, and urology to address various aspects of neuropathy and its symptoms. Patients can access clinical consultations, electrodiagnostic testing, and punch skin biopsies for diagnosis.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of diagnostic tests are available at the Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center?
- The center offers comprehensive diagnostic services including electromyography and nerve conduction studies to detect large fiber neuropathy. For small fiber neuropathy, punch skin biopsies are performed. Additionally, blood tests are conducted to identify causes of acquired neuropathies, and DNA testing is available for hereditary neuropathies. In some cases, nerve and muscle biopsies may be performed.
- What conditions or symptoms does the Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center treat?
- The center provides expertise and comprehensive care for patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy, which can manifest as weakness, pain, numbness, or tingling in the feet or hands. They address various motor, sensory, and autonomic symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy, aiming to prevent progression and permanent damage through early evaluation and treatment.
- Does the Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center collaborate with other medical specialties for patient care?
- Yes, the center works in close collaboration with colleagues from other specialties to provide comprehensive patient care. This includes working with the Pain Center for pain relief, Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Therapy to improve strength, gait, and coordination, and Cardiology, Gastrointestinal Medicine, and Urology for the treatment of autonomic symptoms related to neuropathy.
- 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 committed to promoting research efforts aimed at finding a cure for peripheral neuropathy.
- Are there patient resources or support groups available through the Weill Cornell Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy Center?
- Yes, the center provides patient resources, including a guide for patients and families titled "Peripheral Neuropathy; When the Numbness, Weakness and Pain won’t stop" by Dr. Norman Latov. Additionally, patient support group meetings are held on the evening of the third Thursday of every month.