Neurology

All Physicians & Locations for Neurology

Westchester Health’s Neurologists are experts in all disorders affecting the nervous system. They work closely with your primary care physician and other specialists to coordinate and implement a treatment plan best suited for your individual needs and they stay in contact, to continue a high level of coordinated care through the course of your treatment.

Neurology Services

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles. Westchester Health neurologists have an expertise is in treating patients with a variety of neurologic diseases including:
Alzheimer's disease Attention deficit disorder (ADD) Back pain Brain injury Carpal tunnel syndrome Concussion Convulsion Dementia Diabetic peripheral neuropathy Epilepsy Gait impairment, falls Head ache Loss of consciousness Memory loss Migraine Movement disorders	Multiple sclerosis Muscle pain Muscular dystrophy Myasthenia gravis Neck pain Pain of arms or legs Parkinson's disease Pediatric neurology - >13 years Spinal cord injury Stroke Syncope Tingling or numbness of extremities/hands/feet Transient ischemic attack Weakness

Patient Information

Neurological tests done or ordered by Drs. Rosenkilde and Caporaso include:

Blood tests, CT or MRI of brain and spine, PET imaging, carotid and transcranial doppler ultrasound (blood flow to and inside the brain), neuropsychological or cognitive testing, lumbar puncture (spinal tap), EEG (electroencephalography), electromyography and nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCV), evoked potentials.

Neurology Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to bring to my first visit?

• Insurance information
  
• Referral from your primary physician if you belong to an HMO
  
• List of your current medications
  
• Relevant medical records (particularly any recent neurological test results)
  
• Actual MRI or CT films with reports, if consult concerns such studies
  
• Active case number for W.C. conditions.

If my condition is related to a work injury or a motor vehicle accident, what specific information will I need?

Please be kind to give notice with date of injury, and be prepared to fill out a special set of forms.

Is there anything else the office needs to know before my first visit?

• If you are seeking a second medical opinion from Dr. Rosenkilde or Dr. Caporaso, or
  
• If you are seeking a neurological evaluation at the request of your attorney,
  
• Please let us know before the appointment is scheduled.

How can I help the first visit go smoothly?

• You will be asked to fill out several forms while in the Waiting Room. Therefore, be sure to come on time.
  
• While in our office, we kindly request that you avoid wearing perfumes, lotions or aftershaves as other patients may have severe reactions to these.
  
• During the consultation, one family member, or friend, may accompany the patient. (Presence of multiple family members can have negative impact.)
  
• Please turn off cellular phones and beepers while in the office.

What kind of conditions do WH neurologists consult on?

Common problems dealt with in the office concern headaches, neck or back pain, head injury, double vision, temporary loss of eye sight, arm or leg weakness or numbness, memory lapses, confusion, loss of consciousness, dizziness, vertigo, unsteady gait, fainting, convulsions, tumors of the brain, spinal cord disease, disc herniation, stroke, Parkinson's disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, pinched nerve, etc.

Where can I get more information about Dr. Rosenkilde or Dr. Caporaso?

Dr. Rosenkilde has his own website that includes much more detail about his education, research and medical career. For more information, visit Dr. Rosenkilde Web site: rosenkilde.com

Learn more about Dr. Caporaso here.

All Physicians & Locations for Neurology