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Neurology

Neurology

University Health Lakewood Medical Center

7900 Lee's Summit Road
Kansas City, MO 64139
816.404.7000

University Health Neurology

2301 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
816.404.5271
Providers

For the best in Kansas City neurological care, you need look no further than the neurology department at University Health. Whether you're having memory problems or migraine headaches, you can trust your care to our neurology team.

Our neurologists and staff have extensive experience. Through our affiliation with University of Missouri - Kansas City, our doctors are also teachers and scholars. That puts them on the front line of the latest in neurological research. It also gives them access to the brightest minds of the next generation of neurologists and allied health professionals.

Know why it happens, what to do.

What is encephalitis?

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. There are many types of encephalitis, but it is usually caused by a viral infection.

Mosquitoes and ticks can carry infections that lead to encephalitis. Very rarely, it may happen after a person has another viral illness, such as chickenpox, or as a result of a vaccination against measles. You can't catch viral encephalitis from another person, though some forms of bacterial encephalitis are contagious.

Symptoms of encephalitis include a headache, fever, stiff neck and mental changes such as confusion, clumsiness and sleepiness.

Some cases of encephalitis are mild and the person recovers completely. Other cases are severe and cause permanent disability or even death.

If you have symptoms of encephalitis, see your doctor immediately. Encephalitis can be quite serious, and may need to be treated in a hospital.

A doctor may prescribe medicines to fight the virus or bacteria causing the infection, anticonvulsants to prevent or treat convulsions, or corticosteroids to reduce brain swelling and inflammation. Medicines may also be used to relieve symptoms.

Reviewed 12/1/2022

Neurological conditions we treat

Our neurologists treat a wide variety of conditions that affect the brain, spine and nerves. Some of the more common problems we see include:

  • Alzheimer's disease.
  • Cognitive and movement disorders.
  • Memory loss.
  • Migraine and other headaches.
  • Multiple sclerosis.
  • Parkinson's disease.

When you come to our neurology department, we will try to match you with the neurologist who has the most experience with your specific issue.

All your neurology needs

Our neurology department was designed so that all your appointment and testing needs happen in one place. Whether you're scheduled for a clinic appointment with one of our neurologists, a noninvasive test or inpatient care, you can count on excellent care from our neurology team. Our department is committed to providing comprehensive, innovative and evidence-based care to our patients.

Neurology services are available at the following locations:

  • University Health Truman Medical Center.
  • University Health Lakewood Medical Center, 1.5 days a week.

You'll need a doctor's referral to be seen in our neurology department. To schedule a neurology appointment or for more information, please call us at 816.404.5271.