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Dr. Baraff is a native Pittsburgher who has practiced neurology at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital for 30 years. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular conditions.
Services Provided by Dr. Baraff:
- ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
- Alzheimer's and other dementing conditions
- Back and spine (neck/lumbar) conditions, including herniated discs
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cerebral concussions and post concussion syndrome
- Epilepsy seizure disorder
- Migraine and other headache conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myopathy/myositis (disease of the muscles)
- Parkinson's disease
- Peripheral neuropathies (diabetic, alcoholic, etc)
- Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
- RLS (restless legs syndrome)
- Strokes and TIA's (Transient Ischemic Attacks)
- Syncopal (loss of consciousness) episodes
- Toxic/anoxic/metabolic encephalopathy
- Trigeminal neuralgia and other neuralgia/neuritis conditions
- Vertigo (dizzy episodes)
- Worker's Compensation and auto accident injuries of the brain, spine, and nerves
Dr. Baraff provides a complete neurologic evaluation that includes a thorough neurologic history and examination. Neurologic testing may be required. Tests available in our office include the following:
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Electromyography (EMG
- Nerve Conduction Testing
If other neurodiagnostic tests are required, such as an MRI scan of the brain or spine, they can be obtained at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital or any other facility that is convenient for the patient and appropriate for their insurance plan. Dr. Baraff's consultation report will be sent to your referring physician within 24 hours.
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