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Medical Board Certifications: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1979
Residency: Neurology, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital, 1974-1977
Internship: Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 1973-1974
Degree: Temple University School of Medicine, MD, 1973

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Concussion
Concussion
A blow or a jolt to the head can cause a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI). The injury keeps the brain from working normally. Symptoms of a concussion may last less than a day or may linger for months, or longer.
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General Neurology
Neurology
Neurology is the branch of medicine that is concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists - the healthcare provider who specializes in neurology, treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
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Head Trauma
Head Injury
A head injury is a broad term that describes a vast array of injuries that occur to the scalp, skull, brain, and underlying tissue and blood vessels in the head. Head injuries are also commonly referred to as brain injury, or traumatic brain injury (TBI), depending on the extent of the head trauma.
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Rehabilitation
Specialized Areas of Rehabilitation
Detailed information on the most common types of rehabilitation, including cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and neurological rehabilitation
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Spine
Anatomy of the Spine
Your backbone, also called the vertebral column, is made up of 33 vertebrae separated by spongy disks.
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Stroke
Stroke
A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is an emergency situation.
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