Regional Neurology Care
Neurologist Serving Chicago's Northwest Suburbs
Patients in Chicago's northwest suburbs often face a choice between a long drive to a downtown medical center and waiting months for a local appointment. This practice offers specialist neurological evaluation at nearby offices in Crystal Lake and Woodstock, Illinois.
Specialist care without the downtown drive
Neurological evaluation depends on time and continuity: a detailed history, a careful examination, the right testing rather than every available test, and follow-up with the same physician who made the original assessment.
That is easier to sustain when the office is a short drive away, parking is simple, and a family member can come along without taking a full day off work.
Northwest suburban communities served
Patients travel from the Barrington area, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Cary, Fox River Grove, Carpentersville, Dundee, Elgin, Lake Zurich, Wauconda and neighboring communities, along with the rest of McHenry County.
What patients are commonly seen for
- Memory change and dementia evaluation
- Chronic or worsening headache and migraine
- Numbness, tingling and neuropathy
- Tremor and Parkinson's disease
- Dizziness, unsteadiness and falls
- Seizures and unexplained episodes of loss of awareness
- Neurological second opinions on an existing diagnosis or treatment plan
How a first visit is structured
- Review of symptoms, timeline, medications and prior testing
- Complete neurological examination
- Cognitive testing when memory is the concern
- A clear explanation of the working diagnosis
- Only the testing that will change management
- A written plan and a scheduled follow-up
Frequently asked questions
- Which office is most convenient from the northwest suburbs?
- Crystal Lake is generally the closest office for patients coming from Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Cary and the Barrington area.
- Can records from another neurologist be reviewed?
- Yes. Prior notes, imaging and test results are helpful, particularly for second opinions, and reviewing them often avoids repeating testing.
Request a Neurology Appointment
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.