Top Neurologists in Alabama
Specialists, such a neurologists can be difficult to find. Even if you find a Alabama area neurologist, are they a good fit for you? What questions do you ask? A lot of times when in need of a specialist, you do not have the luxury of time on your side. You need to know what your options are in Alabama and fast. Let us do the start of the work for you. Our list of neurologists in Alabama will give you a solid place on finding a doctor that is the right fit for you or your loved one.
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Paola Tumminello, MD
Jasper, AL
Dr. Tumminello’s areas of interest are, Parkinson’s disease, multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic migraines and headaches, epilepsy and seizures, tremors, Peripheral Neuropathy, stroke and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Elias G. Chalhub, M.D.
Mobile, AL
Dr. Chalhub is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Neurology, President’s Association, Child Neurology Society, Southern Child Neurology Society, Southern Society of Pediatric Research, Southern EEG Society, American Association on Mental Deficiency, Central Society of Neurologic Research, Medical Society of Mobile County, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and National Association for Retarded Citizens. Conditions he treats are, brain tumor, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, headache, migraines, multiple sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disease, spine injury and vascular malformation.
John Riser, MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. John Riser, co-founder of Alabama Neurology Associates, can’t remember a time when he didn’t want to be a doctor. A rotation in the Neurology department during his residency compelled him to devote himself to that field at a time when neurorehabilitation was in its infancy and there was much work to be accomplished. One of his areas of expertise is spasticity, a common neurological complication from strokes, spinal cord injuries and Multiple Sclerosis. Sports medicine and rehabilitation are other areas where Dr. Riser, who is a veteran marathon runner and athlete, is on the front lines, bringing empathy as well as expertise to his work.
Dr. Thomas Staner, Jr.
Birmingham, AL
Joseph W. Leuschke, M.D.
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Leuschke received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his medical internship at Methodist Hospital in Dallas and his neurological residency at Indiana University Medical Center. He is a Diplomate for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Sleep Medicine. Dr. Leuschke currently serves as a medical advisor to the Alabama Association of Sleep Professionals (AASP) as well as the medical director of the sleep disorder centers at Baptist Medical Center South, Baptist Medical Center East and East Alabama Medical Center. His interests include treating patient with neurological problems, including sleep disorders. Dr. Leuschke is board-certified in neurology and sleep medicine.
Bassam A. Bassam, M.D.
Mobile, AL
Dr. Bassam is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (Diplomate of Neuromuscular Medicine). Some of the conditions he treats are, Alzheimer’s Disease, aneurysm, brain tumor, cerebral palsy, dementia and more.
Hamp Greene III, M.D.
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Greene received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and his medical degree from the Medical College of Alabama. He completed his internship, medical residency and neurology residency at the University of Utah. He held the rank of Major in the United States Army. Dr. Greene is board certified by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and has been a physician in the Montgomery area since 1975. Dr. Greene has a special interest in treating patients with migraine headaches and currently uses state-of-the-art techniques including FDA approved Botox for treatment as appropriate for his patients.
Dr. Richard Diethelm
Birmingham, AL
Dr Diethelm started his practice in 2007 at St. Vincent’s East where he has remained. He is a general neurologist who treats migraine, neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke and epilepsy.
Dr. Diane Counce, M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Juan G. Ochoa, M.D.
Mobile, AL
Dr. Ochoa is the director of the neurology residency program at the USA College of Medicine and director of the SouthCEP Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at USA Medical Center. His clinical interests include clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy surgery evaluations, and his current research interests include advance seizure source localization and high frequency brain activity associated with seizures.
