Services & Departments

Neurology

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The Neurology Department at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus is a modern, comprehensive unit dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, providing highly specialised neurological care.

The Department covers the full spectrum of modern neurology, offering comprehensive management for patients with:

  • Stroke
  • Epilepsy
  • Headaches and migraine
  • Neurodegenerative diseases
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Movement disorders
  • Peripheral neuropathies
  • Myopathies
  • Disorders of consciousness
  • Other complex neurological conditions

The Neurology Department operates dedicated outpatient clinics on a daily basis, providing:

  • Specialised neurological assessment
  • Diagnostic investigations
  • Medical treatment
  • Long-term follow-up of patients with chronic neurological disorders

The Department also staffs and actively supports the Stroke Unit, contributing to the prompt management of patients with acute stroke and other neurological emergencies.

In addition, the Neurology Department provides specialist cover for the Accident & Emergency Department through a structured 24-hour on-call service, 365 days a year, ensuring immediate response and specialised neurological support for emergency cases.

The Department works in close collaboration with:

  • The Stroke Unit
  • The Diagnostic Imaging Department
  • The Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • The Cardiology Department
  • The Outpatient Department
  • Other specialised hospital units

ensuring comprehensive multidisciplinary care for every patient.

Neurophysiology Laboratory

The Neurophysiology Laboratory at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus is a specialised unit dedicated to the diagnosis and evaluation of disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, providing advanced, high-precision neurodiagnostic investigations for adults and children.

The Laboratory supports the work of the Neurology Department, the Outpatient Department, the Stroke Unit, the Accident & Emergency Department, and other medical specialties across the hospital, playing a vital role in the early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment planning of neurological and neuromuscular disorders.

Using modern technology and specialised recording and analysis protocols, the Neurophysiology Laboratory provides reliable and highly specialised investigations that enable comprehensive assessment of brain function, peripheral nerves, muscles and neural pathways.

The Neurology Department at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus is equipped with modern diagnostic and imaging infrastructure, enabling the accurate and timely investigation of neurological disorders.

The Department features:

  • A dedicated Neurophysiology Laboratory
  • Modern Electroencephalography (EEG) systems
  • Electromyography (EMG) systems
  • Advanced ultrasound and monitoring systems
  • 160-slice CT scanners
  • 1.5 Tesla MRI scanners
  • Angiography and Catheterisation Laboratory systems
  • PACS, RIS and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
  • Full integration with the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Stroke Unit

The hospital’s advanced technological infrastructure enables:

  • Prompt diagnosis of neurological emergencies
  • Rapid diagnostic imaging assessment
  • Continuous neurological monitoring
  • Comprehensive management of complex neurological conditions in accordance with the latest international standards

The Neurophysiology Laboratory is equipped with:

  • Digital Electroencephalography (EEG) systems
  • Modern Electromyography (EMG) workstations
  • Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) systems
  • Digital neurophysiological data analysis platforms
  • Integration with the hospital’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and PACS systems

The Neurology Department is staffed by specialist Consultant Neurologists with expertise across the full spectrum of clinical and emergency neurology, supported by specialised nursing and technical staff experienced in the management of neurological patients.

The Department’s team works closely with:

  • Interventional Neuroradiologists
  • Intensivists
  • Cardiologists
  • Radiologists
  • Neurosurgeons
  • Physiotherapists
  • Speech and Language Therapists
  • Other specialised hospital services

ensuring a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to the care of every patient.

The continuous training of the medical and nursing team, adherence to international guidelines and utilisation of advanced technologies reflect Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus’s commitment to delivering high-quality neurology services, with a focus on patient safety, rapid diagnosis and the best possible clinical outcomes.

The Neurophysiology Laboratory is staffed by specialist Consultant Neurologists and appropriately trained technical and nursing personnel with expertise in performing and interpreting neurophysiological investigations.

Close collaboration between the Laboratory and the Neurology Department, the Stroke Unit, Neurosurgery, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Accident & Emergency Department enables prompt and comprehensive diagnostic support for even the most complex neurological cases.

At Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus, the Neurophysiology Laboratory is a key pillar of modern neurological diagnosis, providing high-quality services aimed at the early detection and effective management of disorders of the nervous system.

Services

Inpatients

Our Department's Consultation Liaison Service provides daily specialised care and follow-up for inpatients across all hospital departments, including the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), placing the patient at the centre of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering the highest standard of medical care.

Neurophysiology Laboratory

The Neurophysiology Laboratory at Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus is a specialised unit dedicated to the diagnosis and evaluation of disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, providing advanced, high-precision neurodiagnostic investigations for adults and children.

The Laboratory supports the work of the Neurology Department, the Outpatient Department, the Stroke Unit, the Accident & Emergency Department, and other medical specialties across the hospital, playing a vital role in the early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment planning of neurological and neuromuscular disorders.

Using modern technology and specialised recording and analysis protocols, the Neurophysiology Laboratory provides reliable and highly specialised investigations that enable comprehensive assessment of brain function, peripheral nerves, muscles and neural pathways.

Investigations Performed
Electroencephalography (EEG)

Recording of the brain's electrical activity for the investigation of:

  • Epilepsy
  • Epileptic syndromes
  • Disorders of consciousness
  • Syncopal episodes
  • Neurological disorders affecting brain function
  • Electromyography (EMG)

A specialised investigation for the assessment of:

  • Muscle disorders
  • Neuromuscular diseases
  • Myopathies
  • Peripheral neuropathies
  • Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)

Assessment of peripheral nerve function for the diagnosis of:

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Ulnar neuropathy
  • Polyneuropathies
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Traumatic nerve injuries
  • Evoked Potentials

Specialised neurophysiological investigations for the assessment of the neural pathways of the brain and spinal cord in selected neurological disorders.

  • Neurophysiological Monitoring
  • Support for neurological and neurosurgical cases requiring specialised functional assessment of the nervous system.
  • Technology and Equipment

The Neurophysiology Laboratory is equipped with:

  • Digital Electroencephalography (EEG) systems
  • Modern Electromyography (EMG) workstations
  • Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) systems
  • Digital neurophysiological data analysis platforms
  • Integration with the hospital's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and PACS systems

Our Team

The Neurophysiology Laboratory is staffed by specialist Consultant Neurologists and appropriately trained technical and nursing personnel with expertise in performing and interpreting neurophysiological investigations.

Close collaboration between the Laboratory and the Neurology Department, the Stroke Unit, Neurosurgery, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Accident & Emergency Department enables prompt and comprehensive diagnostic support for even the most complex neurological cases.

At Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus, the Neurophysiology Laboratory is a key pillar of modern neurological diagnosis, providing high-quality services aimed at the early detection and effective management of disorders of the nervous system.

 

 

Neuromuscular Junction Disorders
  • Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
  • Lambert–Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS)
Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System
  • Polyneuropathies and Myopathies
  • Disorders of the Spinal Nerve Roots and Intervertebral Discs
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Entrapment Neuropathies
Disorders of the Central Nervous System
  • Ischaemic and Haemorrhagic Stroke (including intravenous thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy)
  • Central Nervous System Infections (encephalitis, meningitis)
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Epilepsy and Epileptic Syndromes
  • Primary Headache Disorders (tension-type headache, migraine disorders, cluster headache)
  • Facial Pain Disorders (SUNCT/SUNA, neuralgias)
  • Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Diseases
  • Dementias (Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, vascular dementia and other dementing syndromes)
  • Parkinson's Disease, Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes, Essential Tremor and Other Movement Disorders
  • Disorders of Balance, Gait and Mobility

Department Doctors