Department of Neurology

Subspecialty Clinics

The University of Toledo Department of Neurology provides state of the art, compassionate care to all patients with neurological disorders. Our neurologists are trained in a variety of specialties and offer comprehensive care in all aspects of neurology. To schedule an appointment with any of our specialists, call 419.291.3900.


Epilepsy

The Epilepsy Clinic offers comprehensive evaluation by Board Certified Epileptologists for patients with seizures.  Medical as well as surgical treatments are available for patients. Comprehensive management is facilitated by easy access to the Neurophysiology lab and MRI imaging facilities within the Neurosciences building. An interdisciplinary Epilepsy Surgery Clinic is staffed by faculty to provide additional treatment options for patients with intractable epilepsy. Patients interested in research opportunities may also inquire about innovative and new treatment options.

Anum Riaz, MD
Ajaz Sheikh, MD
Imran Ali, MD
Hongyan Li, MD, PhD
Vicki Ramsey-Williams, MD, PhD
Bashar Saour, MD
Mirra Ulmer, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Alaistair Hoyt, MD
Jason Schroeder, MD


Vestibular/Dizziness

Patients with dizziness, vertigo, or disequilibrium can undergo comprehensive evaluations by our two vestibular neurologists for diagnosing and managing the underlying disorders that may present with those symptoms.

Hongyan Li, MD, PhD
Mehmood Rashid, MD


sleep

Multidisciplinary sleep clinic is staffed by a board-certified neurologist with expertise in sleep medicine.  Services are available for diagnosis and management of conditions including, but not limited to, sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and excessive daytime sleepiness.  The services are further strengthened by easy availability of facilities for performing sleep studies at various ProMedica sleep labs.            

Ajaz Sheikh, MD


Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis

Immune-mediated neurological conditions including multiple sclerosis are diagnosed and managed by neurologists with additional expertise in this area.  Onsite services include:

  • An infusion center for outpatient administration of intravenous treatments for neurological disorders
  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
  • Electrodiagnostic studies
  • MRI suite

Clinical trials are available for appropriate candidates.

Boyd Koffman, MD, PhD


headache

Headache clinics are staffed by Board Certified Neurologist and Advanced Practice Providers with expertise in management of all types of headaches including those with complex and refractory headache disorders.

Anum Riaz, MD
Vicki Ramsey-Williams, MD, PhD
Alicia Prestegaard, MD
Christine Utley, DNP


Behavioral Neurology and Dementia

Patients with memory or other cognitive issues, dementia, and related disorders such as Alzheimer Disease are assessed and managed with on site neuropsychological testing available as well.

Vicki Ramsey-Williams, MD, PhD
Mary Haines, PhD, ABPP
Matt Hall, PhD, ABPP
Melissa A. Boyle, PhD


Movement Disorders, Parkinson, Dystonia, and Huntington Disease

Movement disorder clinics offer comprehensive care of patients with tremors, Parkinson, Huntington, or other related neurological disorders.  We also have a comprehensive chemodenervation (Botox) clinic and a deep brain stimulation (DBS) clinic.  Clinical trials and research participation is available for those patients who may be interested.

Jennifer Amsdell, MD
Lawrence Elmer, MD, PhD
Mehmood Rashid, MD
Thyargarajan Subramanian, MD, MBA


Stroke

Stroke care in the outpatient settings is available for those who need diagnostic evaluation and follow up for all types of cerebrovascular disorders.

Mouhammad Jumaa, MD
Syed Zaidi, MD
Richard Burgess, MD
Lisa Kung, MD


Pediatric Neurology

Children with all types of neurological disorders are evaluated in the state-of-the-art facility with testing available on site.

Naeem Mahfooz, MD


Neuromuscular/mda clinic

Patients with neuromuscular disorders undergo detailed and comprehensive evaluation at the ProMedica Neuroscience Center.  Expertise for common and rare neuromuscular disorders is available.

Noor Pirzada, MD
Boyd Koffman, MD, PhD
Bashar Saour, MD
Sabeena Malik, MD


general neurology

In addition to subspecialty clinics offered, we have a wide array of general neurology services for individuals who seek neurological care and do not have a specific diagnosis.  All of our neurologists are Board Certified by the American board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and are listed in American Board of Medical Specialties database.

Last Updated: 2/7/24