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NeurologistCareCrystal Lake, IL · Woodstock, IL · Lake Geneva, WI

Amarish Dave, DO — Board Certified Neurologist · Crystal Lake, IL · Woodstock, IL · Lake Geneva, WI · Televisits

Memory changes, headaches, numbness, seizures — let's find out why

Tell us what's happening in one text message. Send your first name and a keyword, and our office calls you back to schedule your evaluation. No forms, no phone trees.

Prefer to call? 815-337-7100 · In-person visits and televisits (telehealth) are both available.

Quiet, warmly lit neurology examination room with a single exam chair

What brings you in?

Start with the problem you're having. Each path explains what we look for, what the visit involves, and how to request an appointment.

I'm worried about my memory

Memory loss, mild cognitive impairment & dementia

  • Repeating questions or forgetting recent events
  • Family noticing changes before you do
  • Trouble with medications, bills, or directions
  • Formal memory and cognitive testing
  • Diagnosis and treatment planning

My headaches are taking over my days

Migraine & other headache disorders

  • Headaches several days a month or more
  • Light, sound, or nausea sensitivity
  • Pain medication that stopped working
  • Headache evaluation and preventive treatment

I had a spell, blackout, or seizure

Seizures & epilepsy

  • A first seizure or unexplained blackout
  • Staring spells or episodes of confusion
  • Shaking or loss of awareness
  • EEG evaluation and medication management

My back or neck pain shoots down my arm or leg

Back & neck pain with nerve involvement

  • Radiating arm or leg pain
  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness
  • Pain that isn't improving with time
  • Evaluation for nerve compression or radiculopathy

My hands go numb or tingle at night

Carpal tunnel syndrome & neuropathy

  • Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
  • Waking up needing to shake out your hands
  • Dropping things or weakening grip
  • EMG and nerve conduction testing when appropriate

I was hurt at work and still have symptoms

Work-related neurological injuries

  • Back or neck injury on the job
  • Nerve injury or carpal tunnel from repetitive work
  • Headaches after a head injury
  • Numbness or weakness that hasn't resolved

Work-Related Neurological Evaluation

Neurological Evaluation for Work-Related Injuries

Neurological symptoms can occur following workplace injuries and may require specialized evaluation. Persistent numbness, weakness, radiating pain, or headaches after an injury deserve a careful neurological assessment.

  • Work-related back and neck injuries
  • Nerve injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Numbness and weakness
  • Head injuries and headaches following injury
  • Neurological evaluation of persistent symptoms

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Neurology offices

Request a Neurology Appointment

Text 815-276-7050 with your first name and the word "Memory," or call 815-337-7100 to schedule. Our office will follow up to confirm your evaluation.

In-person visits and televisits (telehealth) are both available.

What happens after you text

Text 815-276-7050 with your first name and a keyword. Our office calls you back to schedule — you do not need to fill out a form.

When you'll hear back

Texts and calls received during office hours are typically returned the same business day. You can also call 815-337-7100 directly.

Insurance and referrals

Insurance participation and referral requirements vary by plan. [Insurance details — placeholder]. Our office will confirm what your plan requires before your visit.

Please do not send urgent or emergency medical information by text. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek emergency medical attention. Please avoid sending sensitive medical information by ordinary SMS unless instructed otherwise.