We welcome you to the Division of General Neurology at the University of Iowa Health Care!
The UIHC is recognized for innovation, excellence, and leadership.
Our physicians and surgeons are national leaders in their respective specialties and constantly strive for excellence by participating and presenting in national/international conferences, as well as conducting clinical and basic science research.
Our Neurology Residency is dedicated to training resident physicians to become future leaders in advancing neurological clinical care, neuroscience, and medical education. We nurture compassionate, competent providers of high-quality, evidence-based patient care through educational experiences that are both service-related (care of patients in the inpatient, outpatient and consultative settings) and didactic.
What is General Neurology?
General neurology is a medical field that diagnoses, treats, and manages disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
General neurologists address conditions, including:
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Neuropathies
- Stroke
They conduct neurological exams, use diagnostic tests like MRI and EEG, and create treatment plans involving medications, lifestyle changes, and other therapies to manage symptoms and improve patient outcomes.
Division Faculty Members
Explore more about our faculty's expertise, innovative research, and contributions to advancing patient care.
Advanced Practice Providers
- Heather Highly, ARNP - Nurse Practitioner
- Rebecca Zwanziger, ARNP, AQH - Nurse Practitioner