Which includes:
Neurophysiology and Neuro Rehabilitation
Introduction
The Neurology Department provides in-patient, out-patient and day case services to the local population of Sunderland and South Tyneside, managing a wide range of Neurological conditions.
The Neurophysiology Department carries out a wide range of investigations including EEG (monitors brain wave patterns to detect conditions such as Epilepsy), NCS (nerve conduction studies to detect conditions such as Carpel Tunnel Syndrome) and Video Telemetry.
There are 3 specialist nurses who specifically care for patients with Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease.
The neuro rehabilitation service carries out ongoing care for patients with Neurological conditions including brain injury and Stroke.
Team Members
Management Team
Dr Nik Majmudar – Clinical Director for Rehab and Elderly Medicine/Consultant Geriatrician
Anna Hargrave – Divisional General Manager for Medicine
June Lawson – Matron for Care of the Elderly
Su Lindsay – Matron for Care of the Elderly
Lesley Dobson – Matron for REM
Medical Staff
Dr Richard Jones – Consultant Neurologist and Lead Clinician
Dr David Bateman – Consultant Neurologist
Dr Peter Cleland – Consultant Neurologist
Dr Uma Nath – Consultant Neurologist
Dr Adrienn Petreczky – Consultant Neurologist
Dr Jitka Vanderpol – Consultant Neurologist
Dr Duncan Mitchell – Consultant in Neuro Rehabilitation
Dr Steve Coates – Consultant Neurophysiologist
Specialist Nurses
Barbara Wingrove – Multiple Sclerosis
Beverley Scott – Epilepsy
Gina Robinson – Parkinsons Disease
Ward Manager
Lesley Taylor