KAREN R GARNAAS MD
NPI 1124046776
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Redding, CA

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service involves a thorough evaluation of your thought processes, which may be impacting your daily life. In a typical 50-minute session, a healthcare professional will assess your cognitive abilities, identify any areas of concern, and develop a personalized care plan to help improve your mental function.

Nerve conduction studies involve 13 or more tests to check the speed and strength of signals traveling between your nerves and muscles. It helps diagnose conditions affecting nerves and muscles. The test involves small shocks and may cause minor discomfort.

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific facial and neck muscles, causing temporary paralysis. This helps reduce muscle activity and can alleviate certain medical conditions. Both sides of the face are treated for a balanced result.

This procedure involves recording your brain's electrical activity for 12-26 hours using electrodes attached to your scalp. It's paired with video monitoring to observe behavior during potential seizures or other neurological events. It's safe and non-invasive.

Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.

Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps identify any nerve damage or dysfunction. For 5-6 studies, this means multiple nerves will be tested. Small electrodes are placed on your skin to send and receive signals, causing minimal discomfort.

This procedure involves injecting a mix of anesthetic and/or steroid into nerves in the upper neck and back of the head. It helps relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It's a common treatment for headaches and neck pain.

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

Nerve conduction studies involve sending small electrical shocks through the skin to measure how quickly nerves transmit signals. This helps detect nerve damage. 9-10 studies mean this process will be repeated on different nerves to gather comprehensive data.

The measurement of brain wave activity, known as an EEG, records the brain's electrical signals. It's performed when you're awake and asleep to monitor your brain's functioning. It helps in diagnosing conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other neurological issues.

This procedure involves a needle that measures the electrical activity in your muscles. A chemical is then injected to temporarily paralyze the nerve muscle. This helps in diagnosing and treating certain muscle or nerve conditions.

Measurement of brain wave activity, or EEG, is a non-invasive procedure that records electrical patterns in your brain. This continuous monitoring helps to identify irregularities in brain function, aiding in diagnosis of conditions like epilepsy.

This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.

Ketorolac tromethamine is a medication administered through injection, often used to manage moderate to severe pain. Each 15 mg dose helps to reduce hormones causing inflammation and pain in the body. It is not recommended for long-term use.

This procedure records brain wave activity using video electroencephalography (VEEG). Over 2-12 hours, sensors on your head capture brain signals while a camera monitors physical activity. This helps identify any unusual patterns or events.

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific neck muscles, causing temporary paralysis. It's designed to alleviate symptoms related to nerve disorders. The voice box isn't affected, ensuring normal speech post-procedure.

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific muscles in an arm or leg to temporarily paralyze them. It's typically used to manage muscular disorders or reduce muscle activity. The process targets 5 or more muscles in the first extremity.

Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps doctors identify nerve damage. In a 7-8 study procedure, 7-8 specific nerves are tested. You may feel a mild, brief tingling or shock during the test.

Trigger point injection therapy involves injecting medication into specific areas of your muscles, known as trigger points. These are areas that produce pain and discomfort. If you have three or more muscles affected, each will be treated individually.

Nerve conduction studies are tests that measure how well your nerves are working. In 11-12 studies, small electrodes are placed on your skin to send and receive electrical signals. These signals show how quickly and effectively your nerves are transmitting signals, helping to identify any nerve damage or dysfunction.

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific facial nerves, causing temporary muscle paralysis. It's used to treat conditions like facial spasms or wrinkles. The effects are usually temporary, requiring repeat treatments.

Trigger point injection is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles do not relax. 1-2 muscles are typically treated in one session. The procedure involves injecting medications into these points to alleviate pain.

A Video EEG (VEEG) is a non-invasive procedure that records brain wave activities for 12-26 hours. It involves placing electrodes on your scalp and recording brain wave patterns, while a video captures your physical behaviors. This helps in diagnosing and managing neurological conditions.

Testing of the nerve-muscle junction, also known as Electromyography (EMG), is a diagnostic procedure to evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. It involves a small device detecting electrical activity from your muscles to identify potential issues.

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This procedure, known as electromyography, involves inserting a fine needle into a muscle in your head or trunk to record its electrical activity. It helps identify problems related to muscles or nerves controlling these muscles. It's a safe, valuable tool for diagnosing various conditions.

A punch biopsy is a procedure where a small, circular tool is used to remove a sample of skin tissue. This is usually done to test a skin growth for potential issues. You may feel a pinch, but discomfort is minimal. The area heals quickly.