At Laurence Haber M.D. Neurology we are here to serve you, the patient, the best way we can.  We strive to improve and maintain


Here's some of the services we offer:


EEG (Electroencephalogram)

  • Used for recording brain wave measurements
  • Useful for patients who have symptoms of memory loss or seizures
  • Wires placed on scalp with gel
  • Test takes about 30 minutes
  • Hair should be clean and free of oil.
  • Access to scalp should not be blocked by anything (ie, extensions, wigs, toupees)
  • EEG performed by a technologist
  • Painless


Neuropsychological Testing

  • Cognitive and mood evaluation performed by Dr. Haber
  • Useful in evaluating patients for possible illnesses such as Alzheimers Disease
  • Test takes about 45 minutes


Carotid Doppler

  • Sonogram of main arteries supplying blood flow to the brain
  • Useful in assessing risk of stroke
  • Test takes about 10 minutes
  • Painless


Evoked Potentials

  • Measures nervous pathways of the brain and spinal cord through vision, hearing and sensation
  • BAER – Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
  • SSEP – Somatosensory Evoked Potential
  • VEP – Visual Evoked Potential
  • Useful in assessing abnormal pathways associated with symptoms and illnesses  such as dizziness, acoustic neuroma, multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, pituitary tumors, spinal cord dysfunction
  • Time for testing varies based upon number of procedures done


EMG/NCV Testing

  • Looks for abnormal nerve or  muscle function associated with illnesses such as nerve compression in the spine and limbs
  • Minimal to mild discomfort for a short period of time
  • No body lotions on skin to perform the testing
  • Test takes about 45 minutes



Hospital Affiliations

Please call if you are at any of these hospitals with neurological issues so that Dr. Haber can help take care of  you!

Saint Francis Hospital in Roslyn - (516) 562-6000
Long Island Jewish Hospital in New Hyde Park - (516) 470-7000
North Shore Hospital in Manhasset - (516) 562-0100











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