Neurologist in Rego Park Queens NY

Dr. Strizhak provides general neurology services within NYU Langone multispecialty group at Rego Park in Queens, NY. All diagnostic tests are performed on premises, some of which are available on the day of the appointment. Neurological disorders and symptoms normally managed by neurologist:

• All types of headaches
• Dizziness, spinning sensation, lack of coordination, fainting, falls
• Epilepsy
• Tremor and other types of involuntary movements
• Movement Disorders – e.g. Parkinson’s disease
• Memory loss
• Sensation of numbness and some, but not all, forms of acute and chronic pain
• Neuropathy and neuralgia – e.g. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bell’s Palsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Ulnar  Neuropathy, Peroneal Neuropathy, Sciatica (Radiculopathy)
• Stroke diagnosis and prevention
• Some forms of sleep disorders Please note that insomnia due to mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, are managed by psychiatrists; sleep apnea is often diagnosed by neurologist but is normally managed by pulmonologists
• Muscle weakness and wasting
• Gait disorders
• Multiple sclerosis spectrum disorders are NOT managed at this location. Patients, diagnosed with MS, are referred to one of NYU Langone Multiple Sclerosis Centers

• Nerve Conduction Study and Electromyorgaphy (NCS or NCV and EMG) – Assessment nerve and muscle disease
• Electroencephalograpgy (EEG) – Evaluation of epilepsy
• Videonystagmography (VNG) – Vertigo evaluation
• Transcranial Doppler (TCD) – Stroke cause assessment
• Carotid Duplex – Stroke cause assessment
• Sleep Study (performed by Pulmonology) – Diagnosis of sleep apnea
• Imaging – MRI, CAT Scan
• Wide range of specialists – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Podiatry, Orthopedics, etc