Neurology Department | Shahid Dr. Aso Hospital

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NEUROLOGY DEPARTMENT

Specialist care for conditions affecting the brain, nervous system, and related neurological functions, supported by clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and continued patient care.

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Specialist care for the brain and nervous system

The Neurology Department at Shahid Dr. Aso Hospital provides specialist assessment and care for patients with conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and related neurological functions.

The department brings together medical professionals with different areas of neurological expertise to support diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, rehabilitation planning, and continued patient care.

Where a patient's condition involves the spine or requires surgical evaluation, neurological and surgical teams may work together according to the patient's clinical needs.

Multidisciplinary Neurological Care Neurological conditions can involve several systems of the body. Appropriate specialist assessment helps determine the most suitable course of treatment for each patient.

Department Leadership

Head of the Neurology Department

The department operates under clinical leadership with coordination between specialists and the wider hospital medical team.

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Department Head

Dr. Yasin Shkur Qadir

Head of Neurology Department

The Head of the Neurology Department oversees the clinical organization of neurological services and supports coordination between neurologists, related specialists, nursing staff, diagnostic services, and other hospital departments.

Areas of Expertise

Neurological areas of care

Neurology covers a wide range of conditions involving the central and peripheral nervous systems. Specialist expertise may be organized across different areas according to available medical staff and services.

General Neurology

Assessment and management of a broad range of neurological conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Stroke & Cerebrovascular Care

Evaluation of neurological symptoms associated with stroke and other conditions affecting blood flow to the brain.

Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders

Assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up for seizure-related conditions.

Headache & Migraine

Assessment of recurring headaches, migraine, and other neurological causes of head pain.

Movement Disorders

Assessment of conditions affecting movement, coordination, muscle control, and related neurological functions.

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Evaluation of conditions affecting peripheral nerves, including weakness, numbness, tingling, and nerve-related pain.

Spine & Neurological Conditions

Assessment of neurological conditions associated with the spine and spinal cord, with referral for surgical assessment when appropriate.

Clinical Neurophysiology

Investigation of nerve and muscle function through appropriate neurophysiological assessment when available.

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Assessment of visual problems related to the optic nerve, brain, and nervous system, in coordination with ophthalmology when required.

Conditions

Neurological conditions

The department can assess and manage a range of neurological conditions according to the patient's symptoms, diagnosis, and clinical needs.

Stroke and cerebrovascular conditions

Epilepsy and seizure disorders

Migraine and neurological headaches

Peripheral neuropathy

Movement disorders

Neuromuscular disorders

Disorders affecting the spinal cord

Nerve-related pain and sensory disorders

Neurological complications of other conditions

Neurodegenerative conditions

Balance, coordination, and gait disorders

Assessment, treatment, and continued neurological care

Neurological services are organized around clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and follow-up. The exact approach depends on the patient's symptoms and diagnosis.

Neurological consultation and clinical assessment
Assessment of neurological symptoms and function
Diagnosis and treatment planning
Management and follow-up of neurological conditions
Stroke-related assessment and neurological care
Seizure and epilepsy assessment
Headache and migraine evaluation
Assessment of spine and spinal-cord-related neurological conditions
Coordination with surgery and other specialist departments when required
Continued monitoring and follow-up

Diagnostic Support

Tools that support neurological assessment

Neurological diagnosis often requires a combination of clinical examination, patient history, laboratory investigation, imaging, and specialized neurological tests. Available investigations depend on the patient's clinical requirements.

Neurological Examination Clinical assessment of neurological function, movement, sensation, coordination, and reflexes.

Neurophysiological Testing Appropriate nerve and muscle function testing when clinically indicated and available.

Neurological Imaging Imaging may support evaluation of brain, spine, and other neurological conditions when required.

Clinical Monitoring Monitoring supports assessment of neurological changes and response to treatment.

Specialist Coordination Results can be reviewed alongside relevant specialist assessments when a multidisciplinary approach is needed.

Spine & Multidisciplinary Care

Connecting neurological and surgical expertise

Conditions involving the spine and spinal cord can require expertise from more than one medical discipline. Neurology focuses on the neurological aspects of these conditions, while surgical assessment may be required when an operative approach is being considered.

At Shahid Dr. Aso Hospital, relevant medical teams can coordinate when a patient's condition requires specialist neurological assessment, surgical evaluation, or continued care.

Multidisciplinary Approach The appropriate specialist team is involved according to the patient's condition, investigation results, and treatment needs.

Neurological Care

Neurological Emergencies

Sudden neurological symptoms, loss of consciousness, seizures, sudden weakness, significant changes in speech or movement, or other serious neurological symptoms may require immediate assessment.

Emergency Room

Emergency & Specialist Contact

Medical assistance is available

In an emergency, patients can contact Shahid Dr. Aso Hospital directly. Emergency services operate continuously through day and night shifts, with medical staff available to assess urgent cases.

053 326 5313 relation.dep@asohospital.com Shorsh Street, Sulaymaniyah