Title

Neurology at VA Shreveport health care

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Brain, spine, and nervous system
Common conditions
cognitive disorders, epilepsy, headache motor neuron and movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, stroke
Description

Our specialists evaluate and treat conditions and diseases of the brain, spine, and nervous system, including headache, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and other conditions.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
neurology
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description

Provides research, clinical care, and patient and family education on neurological disorders. Specialty care networks have been established for patients with degenerative neurological diseases (more than 200,000 Veterans) which include Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence (MSCOEs), Parkinson’s Associated Disorders, Research, Education and Clinical Centers (PADRECCs), and Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (ECoEs). VHA is developing and implementing guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Neurology Services collaborates with Emergency Medicine and Rehabilitative Services on stroke treatment and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Facility descriptions

Neurology - Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Brain, spine, and nervous system
Common conditions
cognitive disorders, epilepsy, headache motor neuron and movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, stroke
Description

Our specialists evaluate and treat conditions and diseases of the brain, spine, and nervous system, including headache, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and other conditions.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
neurology
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

Provides research, clinical care, and patient and family education on neurological disorders. Specialty care networks have been established for patients with degenerative neurological diseases (more than 200,000 Veterans) which include Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence (MSCOEs), Parkinson’s Associated Disorders, Research, Education and Clinical Centers (PADRECCs), and Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (ECoEs). VHA is developing and implementing guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Neurology Services collaborates with Emergency Medicine and Rehabilitative Services on stroke treatment and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Appointments
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
318-990-5366
Label
Services Admin
Service location
Address
Street address
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On
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United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
318-990-5366
Label
Services Admin