Our Neurology doctors specialize in the evaluation and treatment of disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves. These disorders include, peripheral neuropathy, seizure disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke and headache. Neurology consultation includes a detailed history and specialized physical examination to provide insight into the possible diagnoses contributing to the patient’s symptoms. A variety of tests including lumbar puncture, EEG, MRI and CT scanning of the brain and spinal cord, nerve conduction velocity testing and electromyography are used to arrive at a specific diagnosis.
Services provided:
- Inpatient and outpatient consultations
- EEG interpretations
- Botulinum toxin injections
- Lumbar puncture
- Electromyography (EMG)/Nerve conduction studies (NSC)
Oceanview Clinicians:
Abirami Muthukumaran, M.D.
Medical Director, Neurology
- Medical School: Chenai Medical College, India
- Residency: UCLA School of Medicine
- Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and UCLA
- Board Certification: Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology
- Clinical Interests: ALS, Electromyography and nerve conduction
Ali Maamar-Tayeb, MD
Neurology
- Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin
- Medical School: University of Iowa CarverCollege of Medicine
- Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Neurology
- Fellowship: University of California San Francisco in Neuromuscular Diseases
- Board Certification: Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine
- Clinical Interests: General Neurology , Stroke, and Neuromuscular Disease
Elizabeth McIntyre, MMSc, PA-C
Neurology
- Undergraduate Education: Trinity College. B.A. Psychology and Performing Arts
- Graduate School: The New School for Social Research, M.A. in Psychology
- Graduate School: Emory University School Of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program
Russell Powell, MD
Neurology
- Undergraduate Education: University of California at Los Angeles
- Medical School: Medical College of Virginia
- Residency: Emory University, Neurology
- Fellowship: Emory University, Neurophysiology
- Board Certification: Neurology
- Clinical Interests: General Neurology, stroke, and Neuromuscular Disease
Pari Young, M.D.
Neurology
- Undergraduate Education: University of Southern California
- Medical School: Tufts University
- Residency: University California Los Angeles Neurology
- Fellowship: University California Los Angeles Movement Disorders
- Board Certification: Neurology