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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Which insurance companies do we participate with?
What are the directions to our office?
What is our telephone number, facsimile number and mailing address?
What are our hours of operation?
With what hospitals is Hudson Valley Neurology affiliated?
What is an EEG?
What is an EMG?
What is Neurological Psychological testing?
What is Neurotrax testing?
What is a Carotid Ultrasound?
What is a Tysabri Infusion?
What is Genetic Counseling?
What is the Botox Clinic?
What is psychological counseling?
What services do you provide for ADHD?
What is IV Ig Therapy?
What is a Spinal Tap?
What is driver training?
What is the Brace Clinic?
Computer links for those who would like further information.
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Which insurance companies do we participate with?
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Empire Medicare
United Health Care
Cigna
Aetna
Oxford
Hudson Health Plan
Health Now
Health Net
Health Net Federal Services
Tri Care for Life
GHI HMO Select
GHI Medicare
Wellcare
MVP
CDPHP
AARP
Multi Plan
What are the directions to our office?
From the Mid-Hudson Bridge
After crossing the bridge, take the first exit on the right: Rt. 9 south towards Wappingers Falls. Immediately take the first exit on the left onto Rt. 9 north towards Hyde Park. After merging onto Route 9 north, proceed less than 0.1 mile and take the first exit on the right (Main Street). At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Main St. Proceed for 0.2 miles. The Marshall & Sterling Building is on the right side. The parking lot precedes the building. There is ample parking provided for our patients.
For maps and further directions, see http://www.mapquest.com
Our address is 110 Main Street, Suite 2E, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.
What is our telephone number, facsimile number and mailing address?
Telephone number: 845-452-6418
Fax number: 845-452-6871
Our mailing address is 110 Main Street, Suite 2E, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.
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What are our hours of operation?
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
With what hospitals is Hudson Valley Neurology affiliated?
For the convenience of our patients, the physicians at Hudson Valley Neurology admit patients to St. Francis Hospital and Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Both of these facilities are located in Poughkeepsie, NY.
What is an EEG?
Electroencephalogram (EEG): A diagnostic test of brain electrical activity; helpful in diagnosing epilepsy.
What is an EMG?
Electromyography (EMG): EMG testing is usually done on patients with symptoms of weakness and who, during an examination, are found to have decreased muscle strength. This testing is valuable in that it helps to differentiate between muscle weakness that is caused by neurological conditions and weakness caused by primary muscle conditions.
Electromyography is testing that is done to measure muscle response to nervous system stimulation. During testing, a needle electrode is inserted through the skin into the muscle. The electrode detects electrical activity that is then displayed on an oscilloscope. Several electrodes may need to be placed at various locations in order to obtain an accurate study. After the electrode is in place, the muscle will need to be contracted (for example, bending the arm or leg). A waveform can then be seen on the screen of the oscilloscope that gives information about the ability of the muscle to respond to nervous system stimulation.
What is Neurological Psychological testing?
A series of Neuro Psychological testing is offered to assess and evaluate a patientâs cognitive abilities, memory and motor skills.
What is Neurotrax testing?
Hudson Valley Neurology offers neurologic cognitive testing in order to assist in the early detection of memory disorders and dementia-related diseases. This information is important, in that it enables quicker and more accurate diagnoses, and directs treatment plans.
The evaluation of cognitive function gives our doctors information on the effects of neurologic disease and aging on that patientâs brain. This testing is covered by most insurance plans.
With this testing, we are also able to track the patientâs response to medical, surgical or rehabilitative therapies. This information is shared with your primary care physician, in order to further specify the treatment plan.
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What is a Carotid Ultrasound?
Carotid Ultrasound is a test that shows the carotid arteries (the vessels in the neck that provide blood flow to the brain). It also shows how much blood flows through the carotid arteries, and the rate of flow. Ultrasound technology (the same imaging used in pregnant women to visualize the fetus), is used to make an image of the arteries. This information can be used to find out if there is an abnormality or blockage in the carotid arteries that could lead to stroke. This test can also be used to investigate the carotid arteries for several other reasons.
What is a Tysabri Infusion?
Tysabri (Natalizumab) is a newly approved humanized monoclonal antibody medication for the treatment of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS). The approval was based on results from clinical trials in which Tysabri reduced the rate of clinical relapses by up to 66% and reduced the development of new or newly enlarging MRI-detected brain lesions. A greater proportion of those on therapy remained relapse-free as compared to controls.
At our infusion center, Tysabri is infused by vein, once a month. It is infused by a specially trained and certified infusion nurse and physician.
At Hudson Valley Neurology, we were given the honor of being the first medical office to deliver Tysabri in the northeast. Another unique feature is that we are the only prescribing doctorâs office offering Tysabri infusions. Most patients are required to go to infusion centers. Our clinic offers one on one nursing. At Hudson Valley Neurology, the prescribing doctor is always present during the infusion. All of these features are done to ensure the safest and most pleasant experience for our patients.
What is Genetic Counseling?
Hudson Valley Neurology offers education and guidance by professional advisors in order to help people make informed decisions based on genetic knowledge. Genetic counseling is intended to help a person understand the meaning of specific information about his or her genes. It also is intended to help a person decide whether to have a genetic test performed or what to do with information provided by such a test.
What is the Botox Clinic?
Most people have heard about Botox being used to treat wrinkles. Botox was first used in the 1970's to treat strabismus (lazy eye) in children. The strong muscle would be injected with Botox, in order to weaken it. It would thereby match the weak muscle, and correct the eye. Over the past thirty years, Botox has been proven to be safe and has found many uses.
At our Botox clinic, we treat the various forms of dystonia (such as spasmodic torticollis, blepharospasm, and hemifacial spasm). We also use Botox to treat the spasticity (stiffness) that occurs after stroke, brain injury or spinal cord injury.
Most treatments take about fifteen minutes. The smallest possible needles are used, making it an almost painless procedure. Treatments usually last three to four months. These procedures are covered by most insurance plans.
At Hudson Valley Neurology, our Botox Clinic is run by a Board Certified neurologist; Dr. Azher. This physician is an expert in the use of Botox, and is fellowship trained in movement disorders.
What is psychological counseling?
Psychological counseling is an evaluation and counseling administered by licensed clinical psychologist to help patients become more aware of emotions and how to handle them.
What services do you provide for ADHD?
Hudson Valley Neurology provides evaluations and cognitive testing.
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What is IV Ig Therapy?
IVIg infusions are given in our office. We write our own protocols and seek out advice from numerous medical and governmental sources in order to ensure the safest and most up-to-date practices. We currently have infusion protocols for SoluMedrol, Orencia, Tysabri, IVIg, and Rocephin.
At present, we are the only facility between New York City and Albany that offers Orencia infusions. Our office has established a protocol and our staff have received the special training that is required.
Currently, we are also the only facility in the Northeastern United States to offer Tysabri infusions in the prescribing doctorâs office. For more information, please see “What is a Tysabri infusion?” in our FAQ.
What is a Spinal Tap?
A spinal tap is a procedure performed to see if the central nervous system is involved in a disease or an infection (examples are Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Lymeâs disease or other infections).
At Hudson Valley Neurology, our doctorâs use the smallest needles possible to perform this necessary procedure. It is common for our doctors to hear – That wasn't so bad – from the patient.
What is driver training?
Driving training is administered to assess the patients readiness to resume driving independently and safely and if needed the occupational therapist will assist with adaptive driving equipment to compensate for physical weakness.
What is the Brace Clinic?
A clinic run by Dr. Mandy a physiatrist and a representative from M&M Bracing for improving mobility and preventing spasticity.
Computer links for those who would like further information:
www.parkinson.org
www.wemove.org
www.apdaparkinson.org
www.alzhudsonvalley.org
www.nationalmssociety.org
www.msupstateny.org
www.neuropathy.org
www.essentialtremor.org
www.kidsepilepsy.com
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