Adult Neurology Clinic
Primary Care Center- Fax:
Location hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Parking: Free for patients and visitors.
Shuttle service: Runs every 30 minutes, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Find shuttle stop locations.
Adult Neurology Clinic
Fourth Floor
1221 Lee St.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
United States
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At the Adult Neurology Clinic, we offer a broad, team approach to care for the following neurological disorders:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) & neuromuscular disorders
- UVA’s Richard R Dart ALS Clinic has been recognized as the region’s first Certified Treatment Center of Excellence (CTCE) by the ALS Association.
Alzheimer’s & memory disorders
- This program offers multidisciplinary care between adult neurology and neuropsychology teams.
- For patients who have suffered a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury within the last 6 months.
- A multidisciplinary approach between adult neurology and neurosurgery teams.
- The F.E. Dreifuss Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center.
- Offering treatments for chronic headache and migraine disorders.
- The first and largest Huntington’s Disease Center in Virginia, our program is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA).
Mental health, behavioral health, and psychiatric issues
- Providers from our neuropsychology team offers therapy services.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & neuroimmune diseases
- The James Q. Miller Multiple Sclerosis Program was established at UVA in 2000 by Dr. Miller with the mission of delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to patients with MS and related diseases.
- Treating disorders such as Neurofibromatosis (NF), Tuberous Sclerosis (TS), and Von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL) in conjunction with the Pediatric Neurology Clinic.
Parkinson’s & movement disorders
- Recognized as a Center for Advanced Research by the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA).
Stroke & Neurovascular disorders
- Our rapid evaluation capabilities and trained specialists offer high-tech treatments for stroke and neurovascular disorders, including intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, carotid disease, and moyamoya disease.
Learn more about our neurology services.
Neuropsychology
At the Adult Neurology Clinic, we offer a multi-disciplinary team approach. We provide testing and assessments that last between 2-3 hours. This visit will help determine whether your memory concerns are due to age-related changes or a neurological disorder.
We see patients with:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Lewy body dementia
- Parkinson’s disease
- Stroke
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Frontotemporal dementias (FTD)
Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy Clinic
At the Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy Clinic, we treat children and teens with a variety of neurological conditions. Our adult and pediatric clinics work together to allow for an easy transition as your child enters adulthood. We treat:
- Epilepsy & seizures
- Headaches & migraines
- Movement disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
Learn more about the Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy Clinic.
Neurovascular Surgery
Our neurosurgery partners see patients for vascular and movement conditions, as they are dual-trained or hybrid neurosurgeons. This means that they perform both endovascular (minimally invasive) and open neurosurgical procedures.
Neurovascular surgeons work with expert teams in:
- Interventional neuroradiology
- Spine
- Skull base tumors
- Stroke
Read more about the different types of neurovascular surgery.
Neurological Testing
Our team uses electromyography (EMG) and electroencephalogram (EEG) to test a muscle's activity for movement disorders or brain function to diagnose seizures or trauma.
Your Visit
After arriving at the UVA Primary Care Center, you will first visit Patient Registration on the first floor. You will then check in at the Adult Neurology Clinic on the fourth floor. You will complete intake paperwork as you wait for your appointment.
Please arrive for your appointment at least 30 minutes in advance to allow for enough time for parking, registration, and completion of any intake paperwork. Patients arriving more than 15 minutes late for an appointment may be rescheduled.
What to expect during your visit:
- A clinic team member will take your vital signs, review your medications and escort you into a clinic room
- You and your provider will discuss your medical history
- Your provider will perform a neurologic examination and then discuss their assessment and plan of care
- At check-out, you may schedule your follow-up appointment, imaging, schedule appointments for specialty services, and validate your parking
- You may then go to the laboratory on the first floor if needed
Contacting the Clinic between Appointments
Patients are able to connect with their care team by either phone or our patient portal, MyChart.
Our dedicated phone line is 434.924.2706 for any clinic needs. Phone calls are handled by our nurse coordinator and/or the patient’s provider during clinic hours. All after-hours emergency calls are first fielded by the on-call neurologist or neurology resident.
If you need a refill on a prescription, you must have seen your provider within the past year in order for us to help your medication refill request.
Clinic Partners
We're proud of the relationships we maintain with many groups, including:
Central Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
The Blue Ridge Chapter of the National MS Society
