As a neurologic and sleep disorders specialist, Dr. Wang of Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associates work is in a unique partnership of health care, providing and interpreting your tests, serving as a consultant to your referring physician, and providing medical care for your specific neurologic and sleep disorder needs. As a neurologist his expertise includes the diagnosis and medical treatment of disorders and diseases of the nervous system, which include the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. In addition, Dr. Wang has special training in Sleep Medicine. He is an expert in diagnosis and treatment of a variety of sleep disorders including sleep apnea, excessive daytime sleepiness and insomnia.

In his personal approach to patient care, Dr. Wang has carefully structured his practice with attention to your individual needs and concerns. His emphasis includes:

A Trust ing Relationship: Dr. Wang takes a genuine interest in you, the person, and in your personal well-being. He feels that it is equally important to spend time both listening to your concerns as well as diagnosing and treating your specific health condition.

Patient Education: Dr. Wang advocates thorough patient education. He believes that sharing the updated medical information about your illness with you and involving you in the care plan are an important part of health care. He makes every effort to work with you as partners to deliver the best care to you.

Responsive Care: Knowing that you are anxious to find answers, Dr. Wang and his staff strive to provide an environment that is warm and responsive to your needs. You are assured of receiving a timely appointment after your call. Dr. Wang and his staff will return your calls to answer questions or to provide medication refills in a timely manner.

With his expertise, Dr. Wang and Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associates provides the following advanced testing for neurologic and sleep disorders.

Advanced Diagnostic Services:

• PSG (Polysomnography): Used to record brain activities, respiratory efforts and body movement in sleep for diagnosis of a variety of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome.
• CPAP titration: Used to find the best equipment and air pressure to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
• MSLT (Multiple Sleep Latency Test): Used to evaluate daytime sleepiness to diagnose disorders like narcolepsy.
• EEG (Electroencephalogram): Used to record electrical impulses of the brain for diagnosis of specific areas of abnormality.
• EMG / NCV (Electromyography / Nerve Conduction Velocity): Used to evaluate electrical waves in nervous system and muscles for diagnosis of the cause and site of nerve and muscular problems.
• EP (Evoked Potentials): Used to record electrical pulses in sensory nerve system to diagnose neurologic abnormalities in visual, auditory and somatosensory.

Neurologic Services:

Dr. Wang is trained to provide a broad range of diagnostic and treatment services for adults, including:

• Headaches, facial pain, dizziness, tremors
• Pain in the neck, back, or extremities
• Carpal tunnel syndrome, pinched nerves, overuse injuries
• Weakness, numbness, or walking difficulty
• Syncope or fainting (blackouts)
• Seizures, strokes, aneurysms, brain tumors
• Parkinson's disease and movement disorders
• Alzheimer's disease and dementia
• Multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular disorders
• Closed head and spinal cord injuries, lumbar punctures
• Neuropathy

Sleep Medicine Services:

Dr. Wang is a Sleep Medicine specialist and provides a broad range of diagnostic and treatment services for adults and children, including:

• Excessive / loud snoring and stop breathing at night
• Leg jerks or legs uncomfortable at night
• Sleepy / fall asleep during the day
• Difficulty falling asleep
• Frequent awakening during the night
• Paralysis / hallucinations on waking / falling asleep
• Unexplained falls
• Acting out dreams
• Sleep walking and other unusual sleep behavior
• Bed wetting and daytime sleepiness
• ADHD and poor school performance with disruptive sleep at night