Content in this section is for informational discussion only. Please visit with your physician to discuss your individual diagnosis and treatment.
Neurological diseases effect approximately 100 million Americans every year, according to the American Neurological Association. At Neurology Specialists of North Texas, we are committed to providing personalized, innovative care to our patients facing neurological disorders.
Common conditions we treat include in the following. Please contact our office for a full list of our care options.
Seizure disorders
Alzheimer's disease
Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
Nerve injuries
Neuromuscular disorders
Strokes
Sleep disorders
Memory loss
Neuropathies
Gait and balance issues
Low back and neck pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Dr. Alkhersam is board-certified in adult neurology, clinical neurophysiology and sleep medicine. His experience includes three years at Henry Ford Electrodiagnostic Laboratory, which is one of the busiest EMG labs in the nation. He also has several years of experience using Botox injections for neurological disorders and headache management. Dr. Alkhersam is a fellow of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He particularly enjoys treating patients with sleep disorders and interpreting sleep studies.
Dr. Hurlbut received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and then completed his internship and residency in neurology at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. While in Kentucky he served as Chief Resident of Neurology and was awarded a fellowship in Neuro-diagnostics with emphasis on EEG, EMG/NCV and seizure monitoring.Dr. Hurlbut returned to Texas and served as the Director of Neurology and of Neurodiagnostic services at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas from 1995-2003. He enjoys treating multiple sclerosis, seizures and dementia.
Valery Lipenko, M.D., received his medical training in Odessa, Ukraine, where he completed medical school and neurology residency. In the United States, he participated in neurophysiology research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Lipenko has additional training and expertise in botulinum toxin treatments, cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, and spasticity after stroke, as well as Botox® for chronic migraines and other pain syndromes. His special interests include diagnosis and management of epileptic syndromes, headaches and neuropathy.
