Neurologists, Brooklyn, NY

A brain or spinal injury or condition can adversely impact several areas of your life, from your physical comfort to your financial well-being. It can also prevent you from working, participating in the activities you once loved, and fully engaging with your loved ones. If you have a brain or spinal cord injury or condition — whether from birth or through an accident — it is crucial that you entrust your treatment to the best neurologist or medical provider in your region.

Our practice at Neuro Injury Care in Brooklyn, NY takes a unique approach to neurological disease. We are strong proponents of preventing neurological disease and injury through advanced therapies and personalized and holistic care. Among other areas, our NY neurologists specialize in the prevention and treatment of spinal and brain injuries that stem from auto accidents and work-related events.

We Deliver Personalized Care and Attention for All Neurological Conditions

Our car accident doctor has extensive experience and training under his belt. He has an impressive educational background and several awards to his name, including an award for Top Neurologist from America’s Best Doctors, 2021. As the founder of the Brain Health Center and the Neuro Injury Care Institute, Dr. Ashwin Malhotra, MD, is more than equipped to offer quality care and services for the following:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Back and neck pain
• Dementia prevention
• Sports injuries
• Headache disorders
• Fibromyalgia/small fiber neuropathy
• Peripheral demyelinating disorders
• Traumatic neuropathy/radiculopathy
• Dizziness/vertigo/fainting
• Stroke-related conditions
• Seizure disorders
• Confusion
• Numbness and/or tingling
• Weakness and fatigue
• Tremors and shaking
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

This is not an exhaustive list of the services our physicians offer. Diagnosis and treatment of more complex disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Guillain-Barré Syndrome, and Myasthenia Gravis are also our specialty.

When to Contact a Brooklyn, NY Car Accident Doctor

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of neurological disorders. Many neurological disorders develop as the result of extreme force or trauma that causes injury to the head, spine, nervous system, or soft tissue. Traumatic brain injury is the most common type of neurological disorder associated with auto accidents, but car crashes can cause several other types of brain and spinal injuries as well, such as whiplash, concussion, neuropathy, and radiculopathy.

Neurological injuries can trigger a range of symptoms in a patient. Unfortunately, many of those symptoms do not develop until hours, days, or weeks after a crash, resulting in delayed treatment for crash victims. If you were involved in an auto accident in New York, you should seek an evaluation from a qualified car accident doctor right away. The best neurologists can detect nerve damage before symptoms develop. However, if you do not seek immediate care, schedule an appointment if and when you develop the following symptoms:

• Headaches that will not go away or that grow worse with time
• Partial or full paralysis of the appendages or limbs
• Muscle pain or weakness
• Neck stiffness
• Forgetfulness
• An inability to comprehend instructions or process information
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Uncontrolled muscle movements/twitching
• Numbness in the arms, legs, or fingers
• Increased sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
• A prickling sensation, numbness or tingling in the limbs or on the skin

Brain and spine injuries can present in several ways. Though the above symptoms are the most common, it is not an exhaustive list. Not only can our neurologists in Brooklyn, NY, identify damage with or without the presence of symptoms, but they can also determine the extent of it and get you on the path to recovery. The sooner you do the latter, the less likely you will be to develop extensive and lasting damage.

When To Consult With a Work-Related Injury Doctor

Many neurological disorders stem from work-related injuries and/or poor working conditions. If you sustain a brain, spine, or nerve injury in the workplace or during your course of work, it is important for the protection of your health and legal rights that you seek treatment from a work-injury doctor right away. Types of neurological conditions that our neurologists diagnose and treat include back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, strains, sprains, tears, hernias, and muscle pain. We also treat secondary conditions that may result from work-related injuries, such as insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, headaches, migraines, shaking, muscle cramping, muscle spasms, and dizziness.

The sooner you correct a work-related injury, the less likely it will have a long-term impact on your life. If your employer does not have an injury doctor to which it can refer you and other workers, reach out to the best neurologist in New York — Dr. Malhotra at Neuro Injury Care.  

Treatment for Sports-Related Neurological Injuries

Aside from auto accidents, sports are some of the leading causes of brain and spine injuries. TBIs are the most common type of sports-related neurological disorder. Common sports-related TBIs include hematomas, second-impact syndrome concussions, cerebral contusions, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. High-impact sports can also cause muscle sprains and tears along the spine, breaks along the spine, and other spinal conditions.

If you play a high-impact sport, it is always best to prepare for the possibility that you will sustain a neurological injury by partnering with a neurologist in Brooklyn, New York, long before you become injured. Whether you do or do not, have the number of an experienced Brooklyn’s neurologist on speed dial, just in case.

Diagnosing Neurological Disorders

In neurology, there are several unique diagnostic tools we may use to detect neurological disorders and determine their extent. One of the most reliable tools we use is electromyography, or EMG.

EMG measures the electrical activity or muscle response to the nerve stimulation of a muscle. We use EMG tests to detect even the most minor of neuromuscular abnormalities and pinpoint its location. We use the results, combined with what we learn through discussions with our patients, a physical exam and other tests, to establish a proper diagnosis.

Schedule an Appointment With Our Neurologists, Brooklyn, NY

Whether you sustained an injury during a car accident or at work, or you have several risk factors for a neurological disorder, take steps right away to prevent either the deterioration or development of a condition. We accept workers’ compensation, no-fault, PIP (Personal Injury Protection), and most health insurance plans. Contact an experienced neurologist in New York to schedule your free evaluation today.