msu neurology patient portal

How do I find an MSU health care primary care provider?

If you need help finding an MSU Health Care Primary Care Provider, call: (844) 678-7883. If you want to communicate securely with your care team, request prescription renewals, make payments or simply review the details of your last appointment, MyMSUHealth is your portal to Michigan State University providers.

What is MSU health care neurology&ophthalmology?

MSU Health Care Neurology & Ophthalmology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles and autonomic nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures.

What is my MSU health and how does it work?

My MSU Health is a convenient and secure website of online health services for MSU Health Care patients. Use My MSU Health to communicate electronically with MSU Health Care providers and staff while protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal health information. My MSU Health makes it easy and convenient for you to:

Message from the Chair

Welcome to Michigan State University's Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology Web Page! We are delighted to share what our Department has to offer.

News and Announcements

Dr. Michael Boivin, Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology & Ophthalmology at Michigan State University, is the recipient of a five year sub-award from the National Eye Institute for the Neuro Ebola project in conjunction with the Oregon Health & Science University.

What is MSU in ophthalmology?

MSU Health Care Neurology & Ophthalmology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles and autonomic nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures.

What is neuropsychological testing?

Neuro-Psychological Testing. What is it: Tests that provide quantifiable results that indicate the amount of deviation from base-line norms. Through a comparison of patient responses to established norms, the clinician can determine the scope and severity of cognitive impairments.

Why do doctors send patients to the EMG lab?

Why is it done: Patients are sent to the EMG lab because of numbness, tingling, pain, weakness, and/or muscle cramping.

What is an EMG?

Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) What is it: Studies nerve and muscle diseases. EMG studies if your muscles and nerves are working right. You can have problems with your muscles and nerves in only one part of your body or throughout your body. The EMG doctor examines you to decide what tests to do.

What is the test for myasthenia gravis?

Myasthenia Gravis. Common Tests and Preparation. Electroencephalogram (EEG) What it is: A test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain by using sensors (electrodes) attached to your scalp with a paste and connected by wires to a computer.

What is needle EMG?

Needle EMG is a small, thin needle is inserted into several muscles to see if there are any problems. A new needle is used for each patient, and it is thrown away after the test. There may be a small amount of pain when the needle is put in. The doctor examines only the muscles necessary to decide what is wrong.

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MyMSUHealth

If you want to communicate securely with your care team, request prescription renewals, make payments or simply review the details of your last appointment, MyMSUHealth is your portal to Michigan State University providers.