With infusion therapy, medication is delivered intravenously. We currently infuse Tysabri and Ocrevus, which are prescription medicines approved for adult patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It helps slow the worsening of disability and decrease the number of flare-ups (relapses).
The Tysabri infusion takes an hour with an additional observational period and Ocrevus is approximately 4 hours and additional post infusion observation.
Your physician may refer you to one of our neurologists for diagnosis, consultation and/or ongoing treatment for neurological disorders.
Our neurologists conduct clinical trials to provide access to the most current, leading-edge treatment options.
Clinical trials help us learn more about new medications and allow us to discover new uses for approved medications. Our neurologists conduct clinical trials to provide access to the most current, leading-edge treatment options.
Our neurologists conduct these trials as a way to provide access to the most current treatment options. Thanks to the voluntary participation of many patients, we have successfully conducted more than 100 clinical trials.
At Asheville Neurology, we provide compassionate, neurological expertise. With a dedicated staff in a private medical office, our focus is on treating our patients with dignity, compassion and respect.
We currently have three board certified neurologists: Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Patton and Dr. Engelbrecht, who work together with our Physician Assistants Rebecca and Payal to ensure that we are providing quality, evidence based care to our patients and their loved ones. With a newly created Department of Patient Experience, we focus on quality improvement and providing the best experience possible for our patients, their care givers, and their families.
Although we treat many neurological disorders at Asheville Neurology, our providers each have a different area of focus. Dr. Patton completed a fellowship in movement disorders, Dr. Engelbrecht received additional training in Headaches/Migraines/Facial Pain and Dr. Armstrong did a fellowship in Epilepsy. We work with our patients to try and pair them with the most appropriate care team based on their specific referral.
I was very impressed with the professionalism and kindness shown to me at a recent appt. Dr. Engelbrecht spent a lot of time with me for his assessment and made me feel at ease. I couldn’t believe it when I received a voicemail from him letting me know the results of a test just hours afterwards. The staff was also great! Overall A+
Dr. Patton is a wonderful doctor. I have been to multiple physicians over the years, including ones at Duke and UNC, and he is the best. I am so lucky to have found such a kind and compassionate physician. I love his staff and his office. He is easy to talk to and he will listen to you. He has worked with my condition over the years and was able to find a medication that works for my particular neurological condition. He has been a godsend.
One of the best Doctors I have ever had the privilege of seeing. Takes his time listened to my concerns asked questions and made me feel like he really cared about my well being. He took time to explain things to me no other Neurologist ever had and when I left his office I felt good about where we were going and about the plan he had set up for my treatment. Would strongly recommend his and his staff to anyone seeking a competent and compassionate physician.