Dr Babak Morvarid, MD

Morvarid Neurology will dedicate itself to providing state of the art evidence based care in a friendly and family oriented patient centric manner. Dr. Morvarid has one goal with each patient : to treat them as family with evidence based medicine. We provide care and consultations for patients with headache, migraines, vertigo, low back or neck pai... n, pain in arms, hands or feet from carpal tunnel or neuropathy, respectively. We specilize in treatment and evaluation of stroke, headaches, various types of neuromuscular disease, Parkinson's and Dementia, epilepsy, MS and other neurological disorders. We provider services through affiliated hospitals for acute treatment of various and all neurological disorders including acute management of stroke, seizure and alterations of mentation. Stroke is a vascular disorder affecting the brain, causing sudden neurological symptoms and it often requires urgent medical attention. The symptoms are varied depending on the part of the brain attacked but can include numbness, weakness, difficulty speaking, seeing, vertigo or imbalance. Treatment depends on the type of stroke and the reason it occurred. With proper care, one can reduce disability and lower the risk of recurrence. Neurologist provide help in this regard. The brain functions via an electrical connection between neurons. When that connection becomes abnormal, it may cause what is known as a seizure. PPeople who have recurrent attacks are known as having epilepsy and need to be treated by a qualified neurologist who will perform the proper battery of tests such as MRI, EEG and blood testing. This disorder is an autoimmune disorder in which the person's immune system attacks the central nervous system. It historically has carried a difficult prognosis as it can lead to significant disability if left untreated. Fortunately, MS is now very treatable. Most patients can feel optimistic about their future if treated properly by the their neurologist. Most studies show that the earlier treatment is started, the better the ...Read More