- Headaches
- Primary CareIn a consulting role, a neurologist will diagnose and treat a neurological disorder and then advise the primary care physician managing the patient’s overall health. For example, a neurologist would act in a consulting role for conditions such as stroke, concussion or headache.
- Sleep Disorders
- OphthalmologyLeonard Hershkowitz, M.D. joined Houston Neurology Associates in 1980. He attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan and completed his internship at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX. He completed his residency in Neurology at Albert Einstein College in New York, where he was selected to be Chief Resident in his last year. He completed a Fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL. He was Assistant Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He is Board Certified in Neurology. He is a member of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmological Society, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, Houston Neurological Society, Texas Neurological Society, a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians. He also presently holds the positions of Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and Clinical Professor of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine.
- Internal MedicineDr. Shahin Shirzadi, born in Pittsburgh, PA, attended the University of Houston after completing high school in Houston. He then went on to earn his doctorate degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Subsequently, he completed his internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston before going on to complete his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX. He, in his third year of residency, was awarded the honorable Frank Yatsu Award. He went on to be chosen chief resident his final year. In 2000, Dr. Shirzadi completed his fellowship in Neurophysiology. He became Board Certified in Neurology in 2000. His interests include but are not limited to headaches, seizure disorders, neuromuscular disorders, stroke, neck and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and movement disorders (ie.,Parkinson’s Disease). Further, he frequently gives lectures regarding migraine headaches, neuropathic pain, and Alzheimer’s disease. He is a member of the following organizations: American Academy of Neurology, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, and the Texas Neurological Society.
- NeurologyTo ensure quality and expedite patient care, Houston Neurology Associates performs certain necessary neurodiagnostic testing in the comfort and convenience of our office.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Multiple SclerosisNeurologists are principal care providers or consultants to other physicians. When a patient has a neurological disorder that requires frequent care, a neurologist is often the principal care provider. Patients with disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease or multiple sclerosis may use a neurologist as their principal care physician.
- EpilepsyA neurologist’s educational background and medical training includes an undergraduate degree, four years of medical school, a one-year internship and three years of specialized training. Many neurologists also have additional training in one area of neurology such as stroke, epilepsy or movement disorders.
- MRIAn MRI is an advanced way of taking pictures of the inner brain. It is harmless and involves magnetic fields and radio waves. It is performed when a patient is lying in a small chamber for about 30 minutes. Because MRI utilizes a very strong magnet, if you have metal in your body other than dental fillings, notify your physician. Be sure to tell your physician if you suffer from claustrophobia (fear of closed areas). A physician can offer recommendations that can help you relax. This test is painless.
- X-Rays
- BotoxCurrently, there are no known absolute contraindications to the use of botulinum toxins other than being allergic to any of the ingredients of Botox. The relative contraindications include pregnancy, lactation, disorders of neuromuscular transmission ( myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton syndrome ), motor neuron disease (i.e. ALS), and concurrent use of aminoglycosides (i.e. Gentamycin).
- Back Pain