OT: Are there doctors specializing in concussions?

[DJ Spanky]

We have a good friend, a parent of one of Corey's classmates, who had a bad fall when entering her office building. Think of the classic slip on a banana peel type of fall. Slammed the back of her head into the floor as well as shattering her wrist. Anyway, this happened over a month ago, and it really sounds like she's not getting the medical help she needs. Having gone through this over 20 years ago, I know I wish I had had the right doctors at the time. So is there a type of doctor she should see, or is there a group in northern NJ that specializes in this?

 

[Abro1975]

Neurologists.

http://businessfinder.nj.com/north-jersey-neurologic-associates-pa-wayne-nj.html

 

[plcoolg_rivals]

DJ,
Not sure what the exact symptoms are, but the attached article may provide you with an alternative to consider. There is a Doctor Vincent Kiechlin who practices Chiropractic Neurology in the Princeton area. It is my understanding that Dr. Kiechlin either studied with or learned from Sidney Crosby's doctor. Good luck!

http://www.macleans.ca/society/rebuilding-crosbys-brain/

 

[DJ Spanky]

Neurologists.

http://businessfinder.nj.com/north-jersey-neurologic-associates-pa-wayne-nj.html

They did such a bang up job with my mom that I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy.

 

[vkj91]

I have a friend who was very happy with th group based out of Morristown hospital but it was for a kid. He has had multiple concussions

 

[whatanerd]

Long time board lurker, first time posting since this is an area I've had a decent amount of experience in.

If she is still symptomatic in any way (dizzy, balance/memory issues, headaches, neck pain, etc.) a physical therapy clinic that treats vestibular issues and/or concussions will help tremendously. I'm currently in graduate school for physical therapy and treated many concussions, whiplash injuries, vertigo, etc. at my first clinical affiliation with incredibly high success rates.

Not sure of your location in northern NJ but a quick Google search of "concussion physical therapy North Jersey" yielded Atlantic Health System, JFK Medical Center, Kessler, Specialized Physical Therapy, and CentraState.

Good luck to your friend! If you'd like more specifics, I'd be more than happy to help!

 

[Friend of 112]

You cannot go wrong with this center off-site on Easton Ave - experienced, competent. and thorough.
St Peter's University Hospital Dr. Arlene Goodman

 

[IMORTGAGENJ]

Dr. Patrick Gainey. He has offices in Somerset on Route 27 and Morganville.

 

[ru75]

Neurologist who treats concussions for the local college sports teams or tertiary center neurologist with subspecialty