Neurologist Serving Barrington, Illinois

Why Barrington patients seek neurological care

A large share of visits from the Barrington area are second opinions. Patients arrive with a diagnosis already attached — mild cognitive impairment, essential tremor, neuropathy, chronic migraine — and want the reasoning behind it explained, the testing reviewed, and the treatment plan reconsidered by a physician who has time to talk it through.

The rest are first evaluations for memory change, tremor, headache, numbness, dizziness or unexplained episodes.

Memory Loss and Cognitive Impairment Evaluation for Barrington Patients

Memory changes do not automatically mean dementia. Problems with attention, word-finding, organization or short-term memory can also be associated with sleep disorders, medication effects, depression, anxiety, thyroid disease, vitamin deficiencies and other neurological or medical conditions.

Patients from Barrington, South Barrington, Barrington Hills and Lake Barrington can receive a structured neurological evaluation at the Crystal Lake office. The evaluation may include a detailed history from the patient and family, neurological examination, cognitive screening, medication review and recommendations for appropriate laboratory testing, brain imaging or formal neuropsychological testing.

Evaluation may be appropriate when memory or thinking changes are persistent, worsening, noticed by family members or beginning to interfere with work, finances, driving, medications or other everyday responsibilities.

Reasons to consider an evaluation

• Repeating questions or conversations
• Increasing difficulty finding familiar words
• Problems managing appointments, medications or finances
• Reduced attention, organization or decision-making
• Getting lost or confused in familiar situations
• Memory changes noticed by family or coworkers
• Concern about mild cognitive impairment or early dementia

Learn about neurological memory-loss evaluation · What happens during a dementia evaluation?

Barrington is a service area, not a NeurologistCare office location. The nearest in-person location is the Crystal Lake office at 750 E Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois. Call for an Illinois appointment: 815-337-7100 .

Neurology care from Barrington

Crystal Lake is a straightforward drive north and is the office most Barrington-area patients use. Parking and check-in are simple, which is part of the point — a specialist visit should not require navigating a large medical campus.

For second opinions, sending prior notes, imaging discs or reports ahead of the visit makes the appointment considerably more productive.

Brain health beyond medication

Cardiovascular risk control, aerobic and resistance exercise, sleep quality, dietary pattern, hearing, and cognitive and social engagement are treated as part of the neurological plan — especially in memory care, where they are among the few factors patients can act on directly.

Lifestyle measures support medical treatment and may reduce risk over time; they do not replace evaluation, diagnosis or prescribed therapy.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a Barrington clinic?

No. Barrington-area patients are seen at the Crystal Lake, Illinois office.

Can I get a second opinion on a neurological diagnosis?

Yes. Bring or send prior notes, imaging and test results; reviewing them is usually the fastest route to a useful second opinion and often avoids repeating studies.

What is the difference between mild cognitive impairment and dementia?

In mild cognitive impairment, testing shows measurable change but daily independence is largely preserved. Dementia involves cognitive decline significant enough to interfere with everyday function. The distinction affects monitoring and treatment decisions.

Do I need a referral?

Requirements depend on your insurance plan. Many patients are referred by their primary care physician and many contact the office directly.