Initial neurology appointments can be an anxious time for many patients who are attempting to understand the complex nature of the symptoms that brought them to see a specialist. To the patient, a caring but direct explanation about the PURPOSE of testing can be just as important as the interpretation of those test results. Neurological conditions can be like a puzzle. Properly assembling the results of the neurological examination, imaging, lab results, etc. to make a diagnosis and set a treatment plan requires training, experience, acumen and a strong desire to look beyond the symptoms, to determine the underlying cause. The neurologists at MidAmerica Neuroscience Institute appreciate receiving patient testimonials like the one below that demonstrate their determination to helping people regain or maintain their normal lives.
I have a problem with a 2+ year history, and it seems that with most doctors these days, you have approximately 30 seconds to state your problem. It just is not possible to reasonably explain in that amount of time. Dr Moreng is not like that, and I appreciate it so much more than he can probably ever know or realize. He is like an astute detective, collecting and processing even the most subtle clues. I personally feel that he is head and shoulders above what you most typically encounter, and highly recommend him. He’s one in a million!
— from a patient in Lawson, MO