Care for Your Whole Nervous System
Your brain and nerves are the systems that run every action you take and every thought you think, which is why we provide expert care for your nervous system as a whole. If you’re dealing with neurological conditions like chronic headaches or are experiencing symptoms of a neurological disorder like multiple sclerosis or Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), we have expert care you can depend on, close to home in Lake Wales.
Our comprehensive care includes diagnostics, personalized treatment plans and supportive rehabilitation and recovery services. Your neurological care team, including neurologists, speech therapists and physical therapists, provides whole-person care that treats your nervous system condition and improves your quality of life.
We’re here to help you find the right neurologist or a location that’s convenient for you.
Find Peace of Mind With Advanced Care
- Expertise and Technology for Accurate Diagnoses
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Our board-certified neurologists use advanced diagnostic imaging and neuromuscular testing techniques to diagnose nervous system conditions. Our leading-edge technology can detect neurological damage at its earliest stages, providing the best opportunity for successful treatment.
We use many noninvasive diagnostic imaging and testing techniques, including:
- Angiogram
- Computerized tomography (CT) scan
- Electroencephalograms (EEGs) and 24-hour EEGs
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Positron emission tomography (PET scan) and PET/CT
- Personalized Treatments for a Range of Conditions
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Our neurology care team, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, specialized nurses and other health care professionals, provide innovative treatments to improve your health and your life. With treatments ranging from minimally invasive spine surgery to the newest medicines, we help you find the treatment that’s right for you.
Our doctors provide care for a variety of neurological conditions, including:
- Alzheimer's disease and dementia care
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Chronic pain and headaches
- Chronic spine conditions
- Head and spine trauma
- Neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Seizure disorders and epilepsy
- Sleep disorders
- Strokes, aneurysms and other vascular conditions
- Supportive Rehabilitation and Therapies
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Because recovering from a brain injury or a neurological condition is often complex and extensive, we provide supportive rehabilitation services.
Our rehabilitation professionals are focused on helping you meet your functional goals with a full range of services.
Our occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech therapists treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Closed head injuries
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
- Multiple sclerosis
- Nerve injuries and conditions, including neuropathy and myopathy
- Parkinson's disease
- Spinal cord injuries
- Stroke
Comprehensive Treatments and Care for Neurological Disorders
Chronic headaches can disrupt every aspect of daily life. We focus on finding the source of headache pain and developing a long-term solution to relieve it. Our whole-person care approach addresses the physical, emotional and environmental factors that cause headaches and migraines.
Your headache treatment may include:
- Lifestyle modifications, such as diet, exercise and stress management
- Pain management therapies
- Preventive or pain management medications
- Treatment of other conditions that contribute to headaches, such as sleep disorders or side effects of other treatments
Strokes are a leading cause of disability. At AdventHealth Lake Wales, we provide expert and compassionate care for strokes, helping you regain function and improve your quality of life.
Your stroke treatment may include:
- Fast emergency care to restore blood flow to the brain
- Medicines to help reduce your risk of future strokes
- Occupational therapy to assist with activities of daily living
- Physical therapy to restore walking and other large physical movements
- Speech therapy to improve your ability to speak and swallow
Our expert neurologists use advanced and clinically proven methods to relieve debilitating symptoms of movement disorders, including:
- Essential tremor
- Huntington’s disease
- Involuntary movement disorders such as ataxia, chorea, dystonia, myoclonus and Tourette syndrome
- Medication-induced movement disorders
- Parkinson's disease
- Restless leg syndrome (RLS) and other sleep-related movement disorders
Our caring specialists develop a personalized treatment plan that offers long-term management of your condition. Your care will focus on relieving your symptoms while improving your quality of life.
Your treatment may include:
- Care and support for non-motor-related symptoms such as anxiety, depression and psychosocial issues
- Medications
- Rehabilitative care, including physical, occupational and speech therapies
Our team of supportive experts works with you to develop a personalized plan to manage symptoms and improve your daily life with multiple sclerosis. Although there’s no cure for multiple sclerosis, treatment strategies can change the course of the disease, treat flare-ups, manage symptoms and improve mobility.
Your treatment may include:
- Assistive devices to make everyday activities easier, such as canes and walkers to improve mobility or automotive devices for driving
- Medicines to manage symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, pain, bladder dysfunctions and muscle spasms
- Rehabilitation therapies, including physical, occupational, cognitive, and speech and language therapies, to improve function and manage your symptoms
With the right combination of treatments, there is relief from nerve disorders and their painful or limiting symptoms.
Our neurological experts diagnose and treat a wide range of nerve conditions, including:
- Acoustic neuroma
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Peripheral and autonomic nerve disorders
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Ulnar nerve entrapment
Our care teams provide comprehensive, whole-person care using a variety of treatments.
Your treatment may include the following:
- Electrical nerve-stimulation techniques
- Lifestyle changes, such as diet changes, stress management or activity changes
- Management of underlying conditions that cause the nerve condition, such as diabetes, vitamin deficiencies or autoimmune disorders
- Medicines to relieve pain and other symptoms
- Physical aids such as chairs, keyboards and other equipment to reduce nerve pressure
Find a Neurologist Near You
Our expert Lake Wales neurologists are here to find answers, uncover hope and help you overcome challenges. We’ll create a treatment plan with evidence-based therapies that’s best for you. We’re in this together, every step of the way.
Trusted for Award-Winning Stroke Care
When you suspect a stroke, every minute matters to get medical care. Rest assured that our experts will be ready with the expertise you need at a moment's notice.
Get With the Guidelines
AdventHealth Lake Wales has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Bronze quality achievement award for our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
DNV Primary Stroke Center
AdventHealth Lake Wales is certified by DNV GL - Healthcare Accreditation Services as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems.
A Connected System of Personalized Care
From your head to your toes, you’re a connected system. Our commitment to whole-person care means we treat you in body, mind and spirit. With a multidisciplinary approach to care, we reach across specialties and locations to give you the support you need. Count on us to listen, respect your time, compare notes and make care decisions that meet your unique needs and goals. No matter what’s on your chart or your mind, we’re here for you every step of the way.