Gerald Silverboard, MD Child Neurology Office

I am starting my Forteith Year of Practice in Neurology serving the greater Atlanta Community, my Hometown. I treat the full spectrum of Neurological conditions including Migraine, Cerebral Aneurysms/ AVMs and related Headache conditions as well as Stroke, Parkinson's disease, Dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Movement disorders and Tremor, Fainting, Epilepsy and Seizures, Vertigo, Sports related Concussion, Peripheral Neuropathy and Neurological Complications of Medical Illnesses such as Cancer, Metabolic disease and Diabetes/ Endocrine disorders. I frequently see referrals from ENT, Ob Gyn, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry for Neurological complications of those Specialties. I diagnose Neuromuscular (ALS) and Demyelinating diseases (Multiple sclerosis) and coordinate care for these diseases with Centers of Excellence where investigative therapies are available. My Practice offers the full range of ancillary tests including MRI and CT Brain and Spine Imaging, Electroencephalography (EEG), Neurophysiology tests as EMG/NCV as well as Neuropsychology assessment when indicated. I am on the Active staff of Emory St. Joseph's and Northside Hospital as well as Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. I work closely with the Neurohospitalist Services at Emory and Northside. I frequently refer Patients for Physical, Occupational and Cognitive Therapy if indicated. I work with College Health Services and provide Transition of Care for Neurologically challenged young Adults. I have published on Stroke, Migraine and Epilepsy in the adult literature. I listen to my Patients and provide Continuity of Care. I answer Patient concerns in a timely fashion. I have a Staff DEDICATED to my Patient's well being.