Introduction
Dr Lavanya Naidoo
Specialist Neurologist in private practice focused on the care, follow-up and rehabilitation of patients with disorders of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves).
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"I believe strongly in the role of the health care provider as a healer."

my mission

My mission is to provide the highest quality of clinical service to the patients under my care, utilizing evidence-based medicine in cost-efficient and thoughtful ways to produce the most favourable outcomes possible.

my vision

My vision is of a practice that is dynamic and responsive to the evolving needs of patients. It is built on a holistic view of health care, taking into account the individual’s psychological, emotional and social context. I believe strongly in the role of the health care provider as a healer and one who provides comfort even in the direst circumstances.

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SPECIALIST SERVICES

Management of all neurological conditions including headache syndromes, cerebrovascular disease (stroke), epilepsy, movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, neuro-ophthalmological disorders, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy and functional (‘psychosomatic’) neurological disorders.

Laboratory and bedside investigations including lumbar punctures, muscles and nerve biopsies when indicated.

Electrophysiological studies including nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography (EEG).

Liaising with allied health care services on behalf of patients such as physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy.

Interpretation of neuro-imaging studies such as CT and MRI scans.

Prescription of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.

Consultation with colleagues in other specialities and with referring physicians.

Completion of health-related documentation (eg. medical aid, insurance, medico-legal) as required.

What is a neurologist?

Identifies brain, spinal, and nerve disorders.
They will ask you many questions about your problem , examine you, order tests and treat your condition with medical therapy, physiotherapy or a combination of both. They often work together with other specialists such as neurosurgeons, physicians,vascular surgeons and orthopaedic surgeons

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some neurological disorders

  • Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
  • Migraine and other headache types
  • Neuropathies (nerve disorders)
  • Myopathies (muscle disorders)
  • Epilepsy and seizure disorders
  • Infectious diseases of the nervous system
  • Congenital and developmental disorders of the nervous system
  • Multiple sclerosis and other immune-mediated disorders
  • Spinal degenerative disorders such as spondylosis
  • Tumours of the nervous system
  • Functional neurological disorders or psychosomatic neurological disorders
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