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Collaborative Care
Benefit from our collaborative approach to care. Your Essentia neurologist works closely with other specialists to help you manage pain effectively and access the best surgical and nonsurgical treatments for your specific condition.
Conditions Treated
See the full list of conditions we treat, and select a condition to find providers and locations near you.
- ALS
- Alzheimer's disease
- Amnesia
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune diseases
- Brain bleed
- Brain disorders
- Carotid artery disease
- Cerebral artery thrombosis
- Cerebral palsy
- Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Dementia
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy
- Essential tremor
- Gait abnormality
- Hallucination
- Headache
- Inflammatory neuropathy
- Intervertebral disc disease
- Low back pain
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myopathy
- Neurological conditions
- Parkinson's disease
- Peripheral nerve disorders
- Radiculopathy
- Seizure disorders
- Spinal stenosis
- Spine disorders
- Stroke
- Subdural hematoma
- Syncope
- Toxic neuropathy
- Transient ischemic attack
- Tremor
- Vascular disease
- Vertigo
Expert Care for Headaches
If you experience chronic, severe headaches, your primary care provider may refer you to a neurologist for specialized care. Count on Essentia neurologists to help find the cause of your pain with diagnostic tests such as neurological exams and electroencephalograms (EEGs) so you can get the treatment that’s right for you.
Botox® for Migraines
Trust us to assess whether BOTOX® might help prevent future migraines, and to properly inject the medication so you experience the best outcome. Your doctor may use electromyography (EMG) to help guide your injections.
Managing Neurological Conditions
If you live with a neurologic disorder, partner with the knowledgeable neurologists at Essentia Health to manage your health and well-being. You and your doctor will work together to determine the best care plan for your needs and goals.
Gain from the experience of doctors and providers that specialize in:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Muscular dystrophy (MD)
- Parkinson’s disease
Multidisciplinary Clinics in Duluth
Depending on your condition and location, you may benefit from a multidisciplinary clinic, where you see several specialists in a single visit. Ask about our:
- ALS Clinic – Held three days a month at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street Building; includes specialists from dietitian services, gastroenterology, neurology, occupational therapy, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pulmonology, physical therapy, and speech therapy
- ALS Association Recognized Treatment Center
- Muscular Dystrophy Clinic – Held monthly at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street Building; includes specialists from dietitian services, neurology, occupational therapy, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical therapy, and speech therapy
Infusion Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
If you and your doctor decide to include OCREVUS™, LEMTRADA® or TYSABRI® in your MS treatment plan,
our teams will work with you to get your medication at the infusion center closest to home. You will find Essentia’s infusion centers spread across our system.
Neurology Clinical Research Studies
Access advanced neurology treatments not yet widely available when you participate in a clinical research study at Essentia Health. Ask your doctor for more information or review our list of current neurology clinical studies.
Specialist Care for Kids
Explore pediatric neurology services at Essentia Health to see how we care for children with concussions, neuromuscular disorders, and other conditions that affect the nervous system.
Advance Care Planning
Learn about Essentia Health’s resources for creating an advance directive—a written statement of your treatment preferences.
Current Clinical Research Studies
Talk to your doctor to see if you may be eligible to participate in a research study through the Essentia Institute of Rural Health. By participating in a clinical study, you may have access to treatments, medications and medical devices that are not widely available.
Service Offered
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Neurology (Interventional)
Spend less time in treatment for your brain or spine when your neurology procedure at Essentia Health is interventional (minimally invasive).
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Neuropsychology
Turn to a neuropsychologist at Essentia Health for help understanding how a brain injury or neurological condition affects your cognitive abilities.
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Neurology (Vascular)
Trust the emergency care team at Essentia Health to quickly evaluate stroke symptoms so you can get the best advanced treatment for your condition.