Leo W. Kesting, MD
Olympia, WA 98506
Providence Olympia Neurology
525 Lilly Road Northeast, Suite 210, Olympia, WA 98506
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About Leo W. Kesting
Dr. Kesting earned his medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed both an internship and residency in neurology at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. He served as a neurologist in the U.S Army at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, before returning to the Pacific Northwest and joining Olympia Neurology in 2000. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and earned board certification in neurology in 1997. He is married with three children. He enjoys the outdoors opportunities of this region with regular hiking skiing and mountain climbing.
University of Washington School of Medicine
1992
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology
Providence Medical Group - South Puget Sound (Olympia)
Providence Centralia Hospital
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I believe that my doctor was very informative my young my very first visit did a lot of testings and a lot of time on it for me. And the follow-up was just as good. I would recommend him
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The doctor explained what, why and how
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Very informative and complete
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All is well
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Dr. Kesting is an asset to your group. He listens and provides psycholigical test in a way that doesn't make you feel bad.
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Really felt cared for and he listened to my concerns and had great suggestions and advice!
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I felt comfortable with the front office and also with the atmosphere in the waiting room. Besides my primary Dr and Dr. Kesting, I have never gotten an appointment without waiting 2 to 3 months.
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Dr. Keasting is always curtious and ease of explaining my condition and concerns about my symptoms. Great Dr.
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All was good and I felt good seeing him
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Every Providence doctor has been great!
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Good
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Dr Kesting is very friendly and likeable.
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The Doctor was very concerned about mt health and spent a good bit of time with me. I definitely will use him again.
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Dr.KESTING always listens and gives good advice.
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Exactly perfection of service. I have been with Dr. Kesting for many years and his staff is very courteous and friendly and very professional. He covers all of my needs and answers even the silly questions. I will continue to use his office for all my neurological issues.
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We don't live here full time and were very pleased with the care and service received.
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Dr. Kesting was very nice and professional explained everything to my satisfaction. He also treats my wife has Alzheimer's.
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Clone Dr. Kesting. I have never had a Physician so well prepared about me before he even walked into the room.
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Provider was very professional and explained everything clearly to understand
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Dr Kesting is very knowledgeable and easy to understand. He is also kind and patient with all my questions. He gave more clarity to my overall health issue needs, helping me understand diagnose'. He is very thorough.
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Dr. Kesting is friendly and helpful.
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I am so glad that I found Dr. Kesting! I got blood work done the same day and the nurse called and left me a voicemail the next day letting me know what I needed to do. He also ordered imaging and I got a call from the hospital the next day! I live in Mason county and the providers never call and follow-up that fast and you don't hear from imaging to schedule an appointment for at least a month! I am so glad I went to Dr. Kesting and will be seeing him for all of my neurology needs!
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I had excellent care from the entire health care providers.
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Always feel I'm important and not a number.
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Great visit as usual
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Dr was respectfull. Explained what my health pribkem was took his tune I dud not feel rushed
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Always treated well and with respect by this Doctor and his staff.
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Extremely helpful to me. When I was first diagnosed with epilepsy, I didn't know much about it, I now feel very informed and confident, thanks to the doctor's support and sharing of information.
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This was my first experience with a Neurologist. I had many concerns and questions about the reason for the referral which had to do with my having seizures in January 2024.. Dr. Kesting was very patient in addressisng my concerns and explaining what would happen next. He was very patient with me especially when I had trouble doing some of the exercises. I felt very comfortable talking with him. It was a good experience.
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The care was great
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Always good
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Better than any other visit there. Or the virtual is no good.
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Very friendly and thorough staff. I always feel well taken care of.
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Always a good experience. I trust this care team with my health concern. I know if something deadly serious was to occur, I have the best care team in my corner. Trust in them 110%.
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I am pleased with care I have received
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Was very pleased with my visit
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Good doctor
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This is my first visit. I am extremely happy and look forward to my next visit. Thank You
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Experience with my care provider has always been excellent.
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Very nice and caring
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Dr Kestings answered all of the questions I had and helped me to realize some of the medications I was prescribed in the last few months after visiting numerous providers were no longer necessary.
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Dr. Kesting is a kind and competent physician.
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Ecellent experience, first time visit with this specialist.
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Nurse and doctor had a very good bedside manner. Front desk wasn't very friendly.
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He is very thorough but quick too..i appreciate that
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Very professional, very compassionate, wonderful front office,
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I love the whole team
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This neurologist is very knowledgeable and caring.
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I wish all physicians came into the exam room as thoroughly prepared as Dr. Kesting.
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Very professional and caring.
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I gave a long time doctor patient relationship wit doctor kesting his opion is important to me and I am recovering from this to Do things kesting and his stuff are important to me
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Dr Kesting is sincerely concerned for my care.
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Dr Kesting asked a lot of questions and did many rests and took many notes.
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This provider is always helpful and pays attention to my needs.
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Great, and satisfactory
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Very professional Great staff
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Extremely knowledgeable and courteous. Would definitely recommend this doctor to anyone.
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Dr Kesting was very supportive and thorough in his exam!! I was very pleased with my appointment!!
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Great care
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He was very helpful and answered all my questions.
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Great Dr and staff
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Extremely thorough exam was very impressive
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Wonderful Dr and a great visit
Providence Patient
Very enjoyable experience.All staff, nurses, and doctor were very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly.
Providence Patient
Liked the doctor and his staff very much. Only frustration was being referred by my PCP, and having to wait 2 months for a call to schedule. Once called to schedule, though, was able to find a date quickly.
Providence Patient
I have received excellent care from Dr. Kestling.
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Good experience with staff and doctor. Nature of Alzheimer's Disease sometimes makes it difficult to see the decline, but no real answers to create improvement.
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Dr. Kesting is an excellent doctor!!
Providence Patient
My first visit,a referral, my primary doctor not in providence system so doctor would not have access to all my records. My old health information prior to 2019 that is on my chart especially medicine is outdated. Dr. Kesting thorough , respectful
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Very good
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First visit. Went well, not clear why headache and memory issues are to be discussed further next visit, discussed cat scan of brain but no indication when if this will be ordered. Overall Dr was nice, just wish steps for what comes next or what to expect was explained better. Dr was nicer than I expected. Office staff friendly and. Helpful
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Efficient, friendly but still professional.
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The doctor office was very fair to me
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Good, as I expected
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Good experience
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Very Professional
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Great doctor, alway answers all my questions
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Great doctor and staff.
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Excellent and very patient with me.
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Nice and pleasant.
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Dr. Kestling and staff are some of the best that I have on my health care team. I highly recomend this group.
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Dr. Kesting Seem very thorough and truly had interest in my health. I would definitely recommend him to anybody I know. And looking forward to our next visit.
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Dr. Kesting is way to talk to and listens to what I have to say.
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Excellent service!!! I really like this Dr!!
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Great experience, exactly what I needed to maintain being healthy. Thanks!
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Great service. Friendly staff.
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I am very happy with Dr. Kesting and his skills.
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Generally, all seemed to be very caring, alert, and attentive to my immediate need for any medical problem.
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Dr. Kesting is the most thoroughly prepared physician I have dealt with in a practice in the last 18 years. He spends his time consulting his hand written notes (from before he enters the room) then listening, analyzing and explaining everything completely. Unlike most Doctors, N.P.s, P.A.s, he does not spend 95% of his time in the room with me on the computer. How refreshing and confidence building for a patient. I would like to clone him into every line of medicine.
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OK he is very good
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It was a thorough visit, covering my concerns and needs.
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Dr Kesting was one of the most professional physicians I have ever been seen by.
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All the staff and Dr Kesting are very friendly, I've had 3 appointments to that office, very nice
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Always treated well by everyone. Very pleasant staff. Dr. Kesting examined my strength and eyes as related to my MG and reviewed my current medications with small adjustment this time.
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Everyone was friendly respectful cheerful as pleasant is more than you would expect I was very happy
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Staff contact very good. Dr. Kesting the right man to see. Very thorough, able to explain things that were easy to understand. Very happy and blessed to have him in my corner during a difficult time.
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Always very helpful
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I had the good fortune of meeting Dr. KESTING during the worst physical time in my life. His expertise and caring allowed a medical issue tolerable both medically and emotionally.
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Always good experiences never have any problems
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I thought this visit went very well. It was a referral from my primary care doctor and I thought the wait time from relatively short.
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Dr. Kesting is very good at explaining medical issues. He's very good at answering questions.
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Warm and efficient experience throughout.
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Dr Kesting is a very nice man. I really like him and would recommend him highly to anyone. Very informative.
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Always a great experience!!!
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Dr Kesting is likable and congenial. He creates a comfortable atmosphere for his patients.
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The last appointment was the smoothest for any and all appointments since moving to Olympia in 2021, Everyone was polite and efficient, Dr. Kesting is helpful and knowledgeable. Treats his patients well and It Is very much appreciated.
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Good
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Easy to talk to.
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Clinical Interests
- Abducens Nerve Disease
- Abducens Nerve Injury
- Abducens Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Abnormal Echoencephalogram
- Abnormal Eeg
- Abnormal Emg
- Abnormal Neuroimaging
- Abnormal Reflexes
- Abnormal Vestibular Function Test
- Absence Epilepsy
- Accessory Nerve Disease
- Accessory Nerve Injury
- Acoustic Neurofibromatosis
- Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Alcoholic Encephalopathy
- Alogia
- Ambulatory Eeg
- Amnesia
- Amyloid Neuropathy
- Aneurysm
- Anosmia
- Anoxic Encephalopathy
- Aphasia
- Arteriovenous Malformation (Avm)
- Ataxia
- Athetoid Cerebral Palsy
- Aura
- Autoimmune Meningitis
- Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
- Autonomic Neuropathy
- Bacterial Meningitis
- Beriberi
- Berry Aneurysm
- Body Awareness Disorder
- Brachial Plexopathy
- Brachial Plexus Lesions
- Brachycephaly
- Brain Concussion
- Brain Injury
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Bulbar Palsy
- Carotid Stenosis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Cts)
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Causalgia Of Lower Limb
- Causalgia Of Upper Limb
- Central Nervous System Abscess
- Cerebellar Anomalies
- Cerebellar Ataxia
- Cerebellar Disease
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Cerebral Anomalies
- Cerebral Arteritis
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Cerebral Contusion
- Cerebral Cyst
- Cerebral Edema
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hernia
- Cerebral Laceration
- Cerebral Lipidosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Abnormalities
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
- Cerebrovascular Accident (Cva)
- Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Cerebrovascular Insufficiency
- Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
- Childhood Epilepsy
- Chorea
- Choreoathetosis
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Post Traumatic Headache
- Ciliary Neuralgia
- Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
- Cluster Headache
- Common Peroneal Nerve Lesions
- Concussive Seizure
- Convulsion
- Corticobasal Degeneration
- Cranial Nerve Diseases
- Cranial Nerve Disorders
- Cranial Nerve Injury
- Cranial Nerve Palsy
- Creutzfeldt Jakob Syndrome
- Degenerative Brain Disorder
- Degenerative Disorders Of The Balance Organs
- Delirium
- Demyelinating Disease
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Polyneuropathies
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture
- Diffuse Axonal Injury
- Diplegia Of Upper Limbs
- Disorder Of Balance
- Disturbance Of Skin Sensation
- Dizziness
- Drop Attack
- Drug Induced Acute Dystonia
- Dysarthria
- Dysautonomia
- Dyskinesia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphonia
- Dystonia
- Eeg Telemetry
- Electroencephalography
- Encephalitis
- Encephalopathies
- Enlarged Optic Nerve
- Enlarged Ventricle
- Epilepsy
- Essential Tremor
- Executive Function Disorder
- Extrapyramidal Disorders
- Exvacuohydrocephalus
- Facial Asymmetry
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Paresis
- Facial Spasm
- Facial Tingling
- Familial Ataxia
- Fasciculations
- Femoral Nerve Lesions
- Flaccid Hemiplegia
- Focal Dystonia
- Friedreich Ataxia
- Frontal Lobe Disinhibition
- Functional Quadriplegia
- Fungal Meningitis
- Ganglioneuroblastoma
- Generalized Seizures
- Genetic Dystonia
- Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
- Grand Mal Status Epilepticus
- Guillain Barre Syndrome (Gbs)
- Handwriting Tremor
- Head Trauma
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Hemiatrophy
- Hemicrania Continua
- Hemidystonia
- Hemineglect
- Hemiparesis
- Hemiplegia
- Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy
- Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
- Herpes Zoster
- Hiv Dementia
- Hiv Neuropathy
- Hydrocephalus
- Hydromyelia
- Hypertonia
- Hypoglossal Nerve Disease
- Hypoglossal Nerve Injury
- Hypotonia
- Idiopathic Transverse Myelitis
- Impaired Coordination
- Inclusion Body Myositis
- Infantile Cerebral Palsy
- Infectious Neuritis
- Intention Tremor
- Intermittent Cerebral Ischemia
- Intermittent Tremor
- Intracranial Arterial Occlusion
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hypertension
- Isolated Central Nervous System Vasculitis
- Jc Virus
- Late Effect Of Spinal Cord Injury
- Late Effects Of Poliomyelitis
- Lateral Sclerosis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Weakness
- Lesions Of Popliteal Nerve
- Lesions Of Sciatic Nerve
- Leukodystrophy
- Lip Droop
- Lissencephaly
- Lobar Atrophy Of Brain
- Locked In Syndrome
- Loss Of Consciousness
- Lumbar Puncture
- Lumbosacral Plexus Lesions
- Macrocephaly
- Marcus Gunn Phenomenon
- Maternal Neurologic Disorders
- Meningitis
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Metabolic Brain Disorders
- Microcephaly
- Migraine
- Migraine Treatment
- Mononeuritis
- Mononeuritis Multiplex
- Monoplegia
- Monoplegia Of Upper Limb
- Motor Neuron Disease
- Movement Disorders
- Moyamoya
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Multisystemic Disseminated Toxoplasmosis
- Muscle Spasticity
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myelitis
- Myelomeningocele
- Myelopathy
- Myoclonus
- Nerve Diseases
- Nerve Root Disorder
- Nerve Sheath Tumor
- Nervous System Disorders
- Neuralgic Amyotrophy
- Neuritis
- Neuroborreliosis
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurological Disorders
- Neurometabolic Disorder
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropathy
- Neurosarcoidosis
- Non Epileptic Event
- Non Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Numbness
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Olfactory Nerve Disease
- Optic Migraines
- Optic Nerve And Pathway Injury
- Optic Nerve Disease
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Pachygyria
- Paralysis
- Paraneoplastic Polyneuropathy
- Paraplegia
- Parasitic Meningitis
- Paresthesia
- Parkinson's Disease (Pd)
- Pellagra
- Periodic Paralysis
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Periventricular Lesions
- Periventricular Leukomalacia
- Periventricular Mass
- Peroneal Muscular Atrophy
- Peroneal Nerve Injury
- Peroneal Nerve Lesions
- Petit Mal Status
- Pinched Nerve
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Plagiocephaly
- Plantar Nerve Lesions
- Plexitis
- Plexopathy
- Poliodystrophia Cerebri
- Poliomyelitis
- Polymicrogyria
- Polyneuropathy
- Post Concussion Syndrome
- Post Traumatic Amnesia
- Post Traumatic Headache
- Post Traumatic Seizures
- Primary Progressive Aphasia
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
- Progressive Muscular Atrophy
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Pseudobulbar Palsy
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Psychogenic Non Epileptic Seizures
- Pure Autonomic Failure
- Quadriplegia
- Radial Nerve Lesions
- Radiculopathy
- Reflex Neurovascular Dystrophy
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Schwannomatosis
- Segmental Dystonia
- Sensory Impairment
- Sensory Problem With Head
- Sensory Problem With Neck And Trunk
- Sensory Problems With Limbs
- Slurred Speech
- Spasticity
- Spinal Cord Diseases
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spinocerebellar Degeneration
- Spinocerebellar Diseases
- Staring
- Status Epilepticus
- Stereotypic Movement Disorder
- Subacute Spongiform Encephalopathy
- Subdural Hematoma
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Syphilis
- Syringobulbia
- Syringomyelia
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Temporal Sclerosis
- Tension Headache
- Tetany
- Tetraplegia
- Tibial Nerve Lesions
- Tic Disorders
- Tingling
- Tonic Clonic Seizure
- Torsion Dystonia
- Torticollis
- Tourette Syndrome
- Toxic Myoneural Disorders
- Toxoplasmosis
- Transient Blindness
- Transient Cerebral Ischemia
- Transient Ischemic Attack (Tia)
- Transient Limb Paralysis
- Transient Monocular Vision Loss
- Transverse Myelitis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Nerve Injury
- Trigeminal Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tuberculosis Of Meninges
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Twitching
- Ulnar Nerve Compression
- Unsteady Gait
- Uremic Encephalopathy
- Vagal Nerve Disorders
- Vagus Nerve Disease
- Vascular Malformations Of The Brain
- Vascular Myelopathy
- Vasculitic Neuropathy
- Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis
- Ventriculomegaly
- Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Meningitis
- Virtual Care
- Visual Evoked Potentials (Vep) Test
- Vitamin B Deficiency
Everyone was very friendly and helpful and concerned about my Issues.
Providence Patient