Head of department

MATSUBARA Etsuro

Introduction of clinical department

The Department of Neurology treats diseases of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral and autonomic nerves, and muscle. The patients complain of various neurologic symptoms, including (1) headache, (2) unconsciousness, (3) convulsion, (4) motor paralysis, (5) pain and sensory disturbance, (6) visual disturbance, (7) vertigo/dizziness, (8) tinnitus and hearing loss, (9) speech disturbance, (10) dysphagia, (11) involuntary movement, (12) and dementia. Most of these diseases are diagnosed according to the systematic neurologic examination and specific tests by certified neurologists. Our hospital has been approved as the educational institution for neurology resident training by the Japanese Society of Neurology. In addition to our medical services for a wide variety of neurologic diseases, we mainly focus on the pathogenesis and treatment of stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and neuromuscular diseases. We also provide medical and social care services for patients with intractable neurologic diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis in a strong cooperation with the patients and related medical staff.

Advanced treatments/ Specialized treatments

  1. Neurological examination performed by a board-certified neurologist.
  2. Radiological examination, such as positron emission tomography (PET)-computed tomography (CT) scan and 3 Tesla-magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  3. Electrophysiological studies, such as nerve conduction study, electromyogram, and electroencephalogram.
  4. Pathohistological examinations, such as muscle and nerve biopsies.
  5. Thrombolytic therapy (such as tissue plasminogen activator injection and thrombectomy) for cerebral infarction and immunosuppressive therapy for autoimmune disease.

Specialized outpatient clinic

  • Dementia.
  • Dystonia.

We have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment for dementia, which is mainly targeted to mild cognitive impairments and injection therapy (e.g., botulinus toxin) for involuntary movements.