Areas We Serve · McHenry County
Neurologist Serving Cary, Illinois
Cary and Fox River Grove patients are seen at the Crystal Lake, Illinois office, one of the shortest drives of any community the practice serves. Cary is a service area, not an office location.
Service Area
NeurologistCare serves patients from Cary and surrounding communities. Cary is a NeurologistCare service area and is not a physical NeurologistCare office location. In-person appointments are available at the established practice locations in Crystal Lake and Woodstock, Illinois and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and telehealth may be available when appropriate.
Nearest in-person location: Crystal Lake, IL — 815-356-7494.
Why patients from Cary seek neurological care
Two symptom groups bring people in most often. The first is headache — new, worsening, or simply more frequent than it used to be. The second is episodes: brief spells of dizziness, lightheadedness, staring, confusion or loss of awareness that a family member noticed before the patient did.
Episodes deserve careful evaluation because the possibilities — seizure, fainting, inner-ear disease, blood pressure or heart rhythm problems, migraine variants — are managed very differently.
Neurological conditions evaluated
- Migraine and other headache disorders
- Seizures, epilepsy and unexplained spells
- Dizziness, vertigo and imbalance
- Memory loss and dementia evaluation
- Peripheral neuropathy and nerve pain
- Tremor and movement disorders
- Stroke and TIA follow-up
Neurology care from Cary
The Crystal Lake office is typically a ten-minute drive from Cary, which makes short-interval follow-up practical — useful when a new headache preventive or seizure medication is being adjusted. Woodstock is available for patients who prefer it.
When an EEG is indicated for spells, it is arranged as part of the evaluation.
What to expect
For episodes, the account of a witness is often more diagnostic than any test, so bringing a family member who saw what happened is genuinely helpful. Video recorded on a phone, if one exists, is welcome.
Brain health beyond medication
Sleep deprivation is one of the most reliable triggers for both migraine and seizures, so sleep quality, screen habits, alcohol and untreated sleep apnea are addressed alongside medication. Regular aerobic activity and blood pressure control support long-term brain health.
Lifestyle measures support medical treatment and may reduce risk over time; they do not replace evaluation, diagnosis or prescribed therapy.
Written and medically reviewed by Amarish Dave, DO, board-certified neurologist. This page is educational and does not replace an individual medical evaluation.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a neurologist's office in Cary?
- No. Cary patients are seen at the nearby Crystal Lake, Illinois office.
- What should I bring if I had a spell or blackout?
- A description from anyone who witnessed it, a list of your medications, any recorded video, and prior test results. Those details usually shape the diagnosis more than repeat testing does.
- Can dizziness be a neurological problem?
- Sometimes. Dizziness may come from the inner ear, blood pressure, medications, heart rhythm or the nervous system. Examination is used to sort out which, and treatment follows the cause.
- Do you see teenagers and young adults?
- Adult neurology patients are seen. For children, care is best arranged with a pediatric neurologist; the office can discuss where a patient falls.
Request a Neurology Appointment — Serving Cary, IL
Text 815-276-7050 with your first name and the word "appointment," 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 the word "appointment." 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. 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.