SAMER KASSAR MD
NPI 1902839525
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Dyer, IN

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.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

Testing of autonomic nervous system function assesses how well your body's automatic processes, like heart rate and blood pressure, are working. It involves various non-invasive tests like heart rate variability and sweat production tests.

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

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.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

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 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 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 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.

A Telehealth consultation is a virtual medical appointment. In an emergency department or initial inpatient scenario, a healthcare professional interacts with you through a secured video call for about 50 minutes. It allows you to receive care without physically being in the hospital.

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.

A follow-up inpatient consultation is a brief, 15-minute check-in with your doctor via telehealth. This allows your physician to monitor your progress, address any concerns, and adjust your treatment plan if necessary. It's an essential part of your ongoing care.

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 is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.