Infusion therapy medication is delivered intravenously, meaning through the veins and into the bloodstream. We currently infuse Tysabri and Ocrevus, which are prescription medicines approved for adult patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). The purpose of these medications is to help to slow the worsening of the disease and decrease the number of flare-ups (relapses).
At our infusion center, we have four chairs and one dedicated infusion nurse. We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible, and because of this we provide a tv, blankets and snacks.
Our Clinical Research Department has successfully conducted over 100 clinical trials. We are constantly participating in studies to help our patients access the most current and leading edge treatment options for their conditions. Participation is 100 percent voluntary and the trials are monitored very closely by one of our board certified neurologists, as well as staff members of the FDA.
We currently have 4 active studies for the conditions of MS, Epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.
At Asheville Neurology, our Board Certified Neurologists Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Patton and Dr. Engelbrecht work with our Physician Assistants 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 patient feedback, which we then use to continuously improve. Our office environment is gentle and welcoming, and designed with our patients and their loved ones’ experiences in mind.
Our team based care approach begins the moment we receive a new referral, when we began to triage and make sure that we believe that the diagnosis is within the scope of our practice. Once the referral has been accepted, new patients receive a call from our scheduler. During this phone call, we make sure that our patients are aware of the resources available to them, including accessing our Patient Portal and pre-registering for their appointments. Because of our pre-registration process, we are able to get valuable updated clinical and demographic information prior to our patient’s appointment, which allows us to spend more time during the visit focusing on what you want to talk about.
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.