MICHAEL AMIRI, MD
MECKLENBURG EPILEPSY & SLEEP CENTER At Mecklenburg Neurology, our physicians and staff deliver the highest quality of care to help our patients live a healthier life. We are the premier location for testing and on-going treatment of all neurological conditions. We offer highly specialized care for epilepsy and sleep disorders. Patients choose us for our compassionate approach to treating sleep disorders like sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia. Our team will collaborate and seek solutions to reclaim the healthy sleep you need. Our neurologists are also known for their expertise in treating epilepsy, a condition which occurs when abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes seizures. Seizures can make you have convulsions, pass out, move or behave strangely. The best doctor to treat epilepsy is a neurologist with specialized training in epilepsy (epileptologist). To evaluate for epilepsy, we perform an electroencephalogram, or EEG. An EEG checks for abnormal electrical activity in the brain. During this test, electrode pads are placed on your scalp. Our practice can perform EEG’s in the office and home EEG studies. We also have an epilepsy monitoring unit with video EEG capabilities to further capture and characterize seizures to help us gain all the information we need to make an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. Epilepsy can start at any age. Children often outgrow epilepsy by young adulthood. There’s also great hope for adults living with epilepsy. Many people find successful treatment with anti-seizure medications. Our epileptologists may also recommend diet and lifestyle changes to lower seizure risk. Getting enough sleep, and avoiding alcohol and drugs also help. When traditional treatments fail, our team is trained to evaluate and explore surgery options. At Mecklenburg Neurology, we understand how sleep disorders, epilepsy and other neurological conditions deeply affect daily living. We are driven to find the best treatment for our patients. Call us today at 704-335-3400 to schedule an appointment at one of our four locations in the Charlotte area.
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