Riverside Neurology focuses on bringing a collaborative, comprehensive approach to diagnosing, evaluating and treating neurological disorders and other diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
With over half a century of combined experience, the physician team at Riverside Neurology Specialists diagnose and treat a wide variety of neurological conditions ranging from the simplest of cases to the most complex.
To request an appointment or schedule a consultation with our team, call(815) 935-0750 or fill out our quick form.
Neurological Conditions We Treat Include:
- Migraines or Headaches
- Pre-stroke signs such as weakness on one side of
body , numbness, visual loss, slurred speech, difficulty with balance - Epilepsy (Seizures)
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson's Disease or related symptoms such as tremors, slow movement, frequent falls
- Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, or cognitive impairments
- Neuropathy
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Gait Abnormalities
Are You Putting Your Brain at Risk?
80 percent of strokes are preventable as the risk for stroke is based on family history, your age and background, and your lifestyle. While you can't change your family history or age, you can make changes or manage other aspects of your life and health. Knowing your risk for stroke is a great place to begin.
Learn Your RiskWhen is it time to see a Neurologist
Riverside Neurology Specialists work closely with your referring physicians to provide the optimum level of care to patients.
The following symptoms should be evaluated by a neurologist*:
- Sudden, severe headache
- Change in language function
- Hemiparesis
- Hemisensory loss
- Vertigo with neurologic symptoms
- Noticeable change in memory state
Acute weakness of lower extremities
Acute weakness of all extremities- Sudden inability to walk
- New-onset seizure
- Poorly controlled seizures or status epilepticus
- Numbness of hands and feet