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Successful headache treatment begins with
an accurate medical diagnosis of the causes of headache. Headache
is a complicated disorder requiring concentrated time and understanding.
New patients spend adequate time with Dr. Golnick and his staff to
discuss headache condition, review headache history and physical symptoms.
All headache treatment follows from the extensive and detailed headache
evaluation. New patients should anticipate a two hour visit on their
first appointment at the center.
Headaches may have a singular or complex cause.
The physician must rule out those physical and psychological factors
which often cause headache to determine the course of treatment. Effective
management of headache pain requires identification of the cause(s)
of the physical pain through specific diagnostic and psychometric
test.
Our center provides in-house neuro-diagnostic
testing for initial and interim treatment assessment. More complex
tests such as MRI or CAT scan of the brain are usually scheduled at
the closest hospital or imaging center for patient convenience.
Treatment planning begins at the first visit
to the center. Since each patient and headache is unique, a specific
treatment plan is designed for each individual. Patients with frequent
and disabling headaches are treated with various preventative medications.
Treatment includes the latest abortive therapies. The treatment plan
includes: dietary management and physical medicine modalities.
Nearly every headache condition can be medically
managed. Even though for some headaches, no cure can be provided,
maintaining scheduled treatment sessions and following the treatment
plan is a keynote to successful headache management. In addition to
individual care, we also emphasize continuing patient education through
reading materials, tapes and consultation with staff members or outside
consultants.
Treatment planning for the referred patient is coordinated with care
and treatment administered by the referring physician. Patients are
treated at the center for headache and headache related disorders.
Patients are seen by appointment only. The Neurological and Headache
Center accepts direct referral from physicians and self-referred patients
with significant headache disorder.
The Neurological and Headache Center recognizes the personal expenses
of health care costs and seeks to provide the necessary medical services
affordable to all patients. We participate with most major insurance
companies and as a courtesy to the patient we will file the insurance
claim. However, the patient is responsible for any deductible or co-insurance
at the time of service. Our office accepts cash, personal checks,
VISA, Mastercard, and Discover.
Medications are an important element in headache and pain management.
Prescriptions are refilled at scheduled office visits. Refills of
prescriptions on weekends or after hours are discouraged.
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