Fluent in Spanish, she practices the full spectrum of family medicine. There are no cures for these diseases, but Dr. Cwik is one of very few physicians who specialize in assessment and treatment planning to ensure the highest quality of life for her patients. This technology may result in earlier, more accurate diagnosis. Dr. Labiner has been able to eliminate or significantly reduce the frequency of seizures in his patients. He is a leader in the use of the vagus nerve stimulator implant, which delivers automatic, intermittent electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve.
Most patients are teen-agers or adults who have been symptomatic for some time.
Scott J. Sherman, M.D., Ph.D ., assistant professor, successfully treats patients with Parkinson's disease, using deep-brain electronic stimulators that can offset the symptoms of this disease. Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the brain, usually occurring in later life, which often is characterized by stiffness or tremors of the hands and face. This is a condition in which a person with a healthy, normal eye cannot see well, even when wearing glasses. Dr. Miller has received NIH funding to head a study to determine the best way to identify preschool children at risk. Robert Noecker, M.D. , assistant professor, specializes in the treatment of patients with glaucoma, a disease of increased pressure inside the eye that leads to damage of the optic nerve.