Neurology

When you face a problem with your brain, spine or nervous system, our specialists are ready to help. It could range from acute conditions such as a stroke to chronic conditions such as epilepsy and dementia. Whatever the challenge is, you’ll find prompt answers and expert care at Willis Knighton. 

Our approach to neurological care 

Our neurologists offer high-quality, individualized care for each patient. The first step is an accurate evaluation of your symptoms, and at Willis Knighton, we take the time to get it right. Our neurological teams focus on providing an efficient diagnosis and following it up with sound treatment, education and ongoing support.

Why choose us for neurological care  

You will find a wide range of options at Willis Knighton to address your neurological issues. Our specialists strive to provide answers quickly and personalize your care to help you achieve the best outcome. Our staff provides: 

• Expert care for common and complex conditions 
• Trusted providers close to home in Shreveport and Bossier City 
• Personalized care that fits your schedule and lifestyle
• Advanced treatments
• Timely answers and trusted support  

Conditions treated 

Neurologists at Willis Knighton Health work together to diagnose and treat numerous conditions involving the brain, spine and nervous system. You will find thoughtful evaluation, testing and treatment for many illnesses and disorders, including:  

• Alzheimer's disease 
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) 
• Ataxia 
• Carpal tunnel syndrome 
• Central nervous system inflammatory demyelinating diseases 
• Cervical dystonia 
• Chronic daily headaches  
• Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) 
• Cluster headaches 
• Dementia 
• Dizziness 
• Dystonia 
• Epilepsy 
• Essential tremor 
• Facial pain disorder 
• Facial spasms 
• Huntington's disease 
• Ideopathic hypersomnia 
• Migraine and other headache disorders 
• Motor neuron disease 
• Multiple sclerosis 
• Muscle disorders 
• Muscle spasticity conditions 
• Myasthenia gravis 
• Narcolepsy 
• Numbness 
• Optic neuritis 
• Parkinson's disease 
• Peripheral neuropathies 
• Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension) 
• REM behavior disorder 
• Seizure disorders 
• Sleep apnea (obstructive and central) 
• Stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) 
• Tardive dyskinesia 
• Tension headache 
• Tourette’s syndrome 
• Trigeminal neuralgia 
• Vertigo 

Services

Specialists at Willis Knighton offer a wide range of testing and treatment options to address neurological conditions, including:  

• Therapeutic Botox injections 
• Deep brain stimulation programming 
• EEG (electroencephalogram) reading 
• Electromyography (EMG)/nerve conduction studies (NCS) 
• Nerve block and trigger point Injections 
• VNS analysis and programming 
• Neuro psych evaluations 
• Inspire Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation 

Technology

At Willis Knighton, you'll benefit from our use of leading-edge diagnostic tools and technologies to evaluate your condition and develop a care plan that fits your needs. Advanced imaging technologies include MRI scans, CT scans, DaT scans and EEGs. Our neurologists and radiologists offer multiple tests and treatments to address your condition and improve your quality of life.