Spokane residents can find many general and specialty healthcare facilities in their local area. There’s the Valley Hospital and Deaconess Hospitals for general care, both a part of the MultiCare healthcare network. Likewise, children can find care through the Sacred Heart Children's Hospital. Veterans can find care through many local VA clinics, such as the Spokane VA Clinic.
U.S. News ranks the 644 bed-wide Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital as #1 in the Spokane area and #3 in Washington. They rank as high performers in 13 different procedures/conditions, including:
U.S News ranks the 388-bed-wide, acute care Deaconess Hospital, a part of the MultiCare healthcare network, as high performers in five different procedures/conditions, including:
Neurologists diagnose, treat, and manage disorders related to the brain and central nervous system.
You can see a neurologist for conditions such as migraines, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s.
Neurological testing often includes sensory testing of the eyes, ears, nose, and touch, as well as diagnostic testing like MRIs, CTs, EEGs, and lumbar punctures.
What procedures do neurologists perform?
Neurologists can perform the following procedures:
This is not an exhaustive list. Contact your local neurologist for a full list of procedures they can perform. Keep in mind that most neurologists don't do surgery — this is usually done by neurosurgeons.
What conditions do neurologists treat?
Neurologists treat the following conditions:
Some neurologists may specialize in other areas, too, in addition to what's on this list. Get in touch with your local neurologist to learn more about the full range of conditions they may be able to treat.
Neurologist specialty areas
Neurologists may specialize in these areas:
What questions should I ask a neurologist?
Top questions to ask a neurologist during your appointment that you may have not thought of: