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Biography: Simon C. Oh, M.D. graduated from the undergraduate business program at Carnegie Mellon University in 1994 and worked in both the public and private sectors before pursuing a career in medicine. He attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine and graduated in 2004. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine, residency in Neurology, and fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. During his training at the University of Wisconsin, he served as the Chief Resident and was heavily involved in medical student and resident education. He was voted the Most Outstanding Neurosciences Resident by the UW medical school class of 2007. Before coming to Colorado, he was the neuromuscular specialist at the Marshfield Clinic where he was also involved in medical student and resident education. Dr. Oh is board certified in Neurology. He sees patients with a variety of neurological disorders, but has special interests in neuromuscular disorders, including peripheral neuropathies, myopathies, neuromuscular junction transmission defects, and motor neuron disease. Dr. Oh lectures across the country on various topics, including chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). He also has fellowship training in electrodiagnostic procedures, such as EMG/nerve conduction studies. Dr. Oh remains an independent practitioner and practices out of Aurora, CO. Through dedication to patient care and a relentless focus on finding underlying causes of ailments, Dr. Oh has developed one of the busiest practices in Colorado with patients coming from all over the state. He also draws patients from Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, Arizona, Georgia, and Florida.
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Biography: Dr. Karwa was born in Mumbai, India. She attended medical school at Lokmanya Tilak Medical College in Mumbai. She completed her neurology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Karwa continued on to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio to complete a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine. Dr. Karwa provides comprehensive management for a wide array of neurological conditions and has a special interest in managing patients with neuromuscular conditions. She has also served as Honorary Medical Chair for the Myasthenia Gravis walk in Colorado.

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Care Philosophy: In addition to utilizing high-efficacy treatments to stop or slow down MS, she also emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet, adequate restful sleep, exercise, spiritual practice, stress management and the value of a supportive group of friends and family.
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Biography: Simon C. Oh, M.D. graduated from the undergraduate business program at Carnegie Mellon University in 1994 and worked in both the public and private sectors before pursuing a career in medicine. He attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine and graduated in 2004. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine, residency in Neurology, and fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. During his training at the University of Wisconsin, he served as the Chief Resident and was heavily involved in medical student and resident education. He was voted the Most Outstanding Neurosciences Resident by the UW medical school class of 2007. Before coming to Colorado, he was the neuromuscular specialist at the Marshfield Clinic where he was also involved in medical student and resident education. Dr. Oh is board certified in Neurology. He sees patients with a variety of neurological disorders, but has special interests in neuromuscular disorders, including peripheral neuropathies, myopathies, neuromuscular junction transmission defects, and motor neuron disease. Dr. Oh lectures across the country on various topics, including chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). He also has fellowship training in electrodiagnostic procedures, such as EMG/nerve conduction studies. Dr. Oh remains an independent practitioner and practices out of Aurora, CO. Through dedication to patient care and a relentless focus on finding underlying causes of ailments, Dr. Oh has developed one of the busiest practices in Colorado with patients coming from all over the state. He also draws patients from Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, Arizona, Georgia, and Florida.
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Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits.Dr. Nathan Kung was born and raised in Arlington, TX, and completed his undergraduate studies at Rice University in Houston, TX. He then attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, where he obtained his MD and stayed on for residency training in Adult Neurology and fellowship training in both Epilepsy and Neuro-Ophthalmology.Dr. Kung is board-certified in Neurology and Epilepsy and has a special interest in seizures, spells, headache, stroke, multiple sclerosis, double vision, optic neuritis, and pseudotumor cerebri. He also uses Botox to treat patients with chronic migraine, hemifacial spasm, and blepharospasm.Dr. Kung sees outpatients at Blue Sky Neurology's Rose Medical Center location, and also offers Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) video-EEG services for inpatients at Rose Medical Center. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring all the wonderful outdoor activities that Denver has to offer.
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Biography: Dr. Rajeev Kumar, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Englewood, CO. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Rajeev Kumar, MD is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Swedish.
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Care Philosophy: I believe in approaching each patient as an individual to understand their symptoms and create the best possible treatment.
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Biography: Dr. Daniel Kitei, DO is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Centennial, CO. He is 48 years old. Dr. Daniel Kitei, DO is affiliated with HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge.
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Biography: Dr. Karwa was born in Mumbai, India. She attended medical school at Lokmanya Tilak Medical College in Mumbai. She completed her neurology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Karwa continued on to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio to complete a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine. Dr. Karwa provides comprehensive management for a wide array of neurological conditions and has a special interest in managing patients with neuromuscular conditions. She has also served as Honorary Medical Chair for the Myasthenia Gravis walk in Colorado.

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Learn more about Neurologists and how to choose the right one for you
A neurologist specializes in caring for people with diseases and conditions of the brain and nervous system, including the spinal cord, nerves, muscles, and related blood vessels. Neurologists diagnose and treat many diseases, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, headaches, seizures, and brain and spinal cord injuries. Neurologists are also experts in preventing neurological disease and in reducing neurological disability.
A neurologist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about brain and nervous system health and disease prevention
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Performs physical exams that include evaluating blood pressure, vital signs, and the health of the brain and nervous system
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the brain and nervous system including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and meningitis
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Screens, treats and monitors conditions that increase the risk of serious brain and nervous system conditions, such as a head injury that can lead to long-term memory loss and headaches
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Performs certain invasive procedures such as nervous system biopsies
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Provides direct care for brain and nervous system conditions in the office and in the hospital
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Works closely with your primary care doctor and other specialists and members of your healthcare team to provide optimal care
Neurologists may also be known by the following names: brain doctor, brain specialist, and nerve doctor.
There are 463 specialists practicing Neurology in Aurora, CO with an overall average rating of 3.7 stars. There are 580 hospitals near Aurora, CO with affiliated Neurology specialists, including UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, HCA HealthONE Swedish and Children's Hospital Colorado.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find a top-rated Neurology Specialist in Aurora, CO?
How can I find a top-rated Neurology Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Healthgrades gives you the tools and information you need to find high-quality care, including top-rated Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO. You can filter your search results to a specific Rating threshold, or go to “Top Rated” to quickly view Neurology Specialists with our highest patient ratings.
Every Healthgrades profile includes information about the factors that matter most when choosing care, including a Neurology Specialist's education, board certification, and experience. You can even see which specific conditions a doctor treats most often.
Healthgrades also spotlights high-quality healthcare professionals by identifying them as “Healthgrades Choice.” This badge indicates that a physician has above average experience, good patient ratings, no healthcare sanctions, and affiliations with quality hospitals.
Finally, you can read reviews and ratings from verified patients about their experiences with a doctor.
Together, all of these factors provide a comprehensive picture of Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO so you can make an informed, confident decision about the care you receive.
How can I share my experience after visiting a Neurology Specialist through Healthgrades?
How can I share my experience after visiting a Neurology Specialist through Healthgrades?
Patient ratings and reviews are an important tool in helping other people like yourself make informed healthcare choices. If you read patient reviews as part of your decision-making process, you can pay it forward by sharing your own experience with a Neurology Specialist.
After your visit, you can visit your Neurology Specialist's profile and go to “Leave a Review.” From here you will be required to provide a star rating from 1 to 5 to reflect how likely you are to recommend that doctor. You can also leave an optional text review about your experience.
You will be required to submit your email address so Healthgrades can confirm your review, and you must verify that you received treatment from the physician and agree to Healthgrades terms and conditions.
How can I find a Neurology Specialist in Aurora, CO who speaks a specific language other than English?
How can I find a Neurology Specialist in Aurora, CO who speaks a specific language other than English?
Finding a Neurology Specialist in Aurora, CO with whom you can communicate effectively is an essential part of finding quality care. You can go to “All Filters” on your Healthgrades search results and scroll to “Language.” From there, you narrow your search to physicians who speak your selected language(s).
Healthgrades lets you filter by more than 100 languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Hindu, Urdu, Tagalog, and American Sign Language.
How can I find Neurology Specialists within a specific distance from my location?
How can I find Neurology Specialists within a specific distance from my location?
Go to “Distance” on your Healthgrades search results page and select the distance range you would be willing to travel for your visit, such as 1 miles, 5 miles, 10 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles, 100 miles, or nationwide.
You can also go to “Top Rated” to quickly view a list of 4-star and above-rated Neurology Specialists within 10 miles of your selected location.
Keep in mind: The right specialist for you may not be among the ones closest to you, and it may be worth expanding your search to find the highest-quality care.
How can I search for Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO specializing in a specific sub-specialty or niche area?
How can I search for Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO specializing in a specific sub-specialty or niche area?
After your initial specialty search, Healthgrades allows you to narrow your search to specific conditions or practicing areas within that specialty.
On your Healthgrades search results page, go to “Practice Area.” From here you can select specific conditions or subspecialties that more directly reflect the type of care you need.
How can I find Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO with availability that aligns with my schedule?
How can I find Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO with availability that aligns with my schedule?
You can filter your Healthgrades search results based on appointment availability, including options such as same-day, tomorrow, or within 2 weeks. Under “All Filters,” scroll to “Availability” and select the appointment timeframe you need.
You can also contact a Neurology Specialist's office directly to ask about appointment availability, including same-day availability or unexpected cancellations that may have opened up new appointments in your desired timeframe.
How can I locate Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO affiliated with a specific facility or hospital?
How can I locate Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO affiliated with a specific facility or hospital?
Finding a Neurology Specialist in Aurora, CO with affiliations at high-quality hospitals is key to a successful treatment outcome. Healthgrades lets you filter your search to doctors who have admitting privileges at the hospital(s) you prefer.
Go to “All Filters” on your Healthgrades search results, then scroll to “Affiliated Facility.” From here you can select one or more preferred hospitals to narrow your search to specialists with affiliations at those facilities.
How can I find Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO who offer LGBTQ+ affirming care on Healthgrades?
How can I find Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO who offer LGBTQ+ affirming care on Healthgrades?
Finding a Neurology Specialist in Aurora, CO who affirms your identity is an essential part of a successful healthcare partnership. For people who identify as LGBTQ+, you can filter your Healthgrades search results to physicians who designate themselves as LGBTQ+ affirming.
Go to “All Filters” in your search results, then scroll down and select “LGBTQ+ affirming.”
Is it possible to filter Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO based on their age on Healthgrades?
Is it possible to filter Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO based on their age on Healthgrades?
Some people feel more comfortable seeing a Neurology Specialist in a specific age range. You can filter your Healthgrades search results by going to “All Filters,” and then scrolling down to “Healthcare Professional’s Age.” From here, you can select age ranges from under 40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, or over 70 years old.
How do Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO stay connected with their patients between appointments?
How do Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO stay connected with their patients between appointments?
A Neurology Specialist's office in Aurora, CO may offer a variety of resources for patients who need care or medical advice between appointments. These may include an answering service, nurse or physician assistant helpline, or text support through a patient portal.
When scheduling your appointment, or during your visit, ask your Neurology Specialist's office about available care options between scheduled appointments.
How do Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO approach patient education and empowerment during appointments?
How do Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO approach patient education and empowerment during appointments?
Each Neurology Specialist has their approach to educating and empowering patients. As a patient, you should feel comfortable asking questions and have confidence in your understanding of the answers. A strong partnership with your Neurology Specialist helps you work together to find a treatment plan that's right for you, which improves the likelihood of a successful outcome.
Patient ratings and reviews can be particularly helpful in learning about a doctor's communication style. By reading about other people's experiences with a Neurology Specialist, you can get a sense of how that specialist approaches patient education and empowerment to decide if they're a fit for you.
Can I request electronic prescriptions or medication refills from Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO for convenience?
Can I request electronic prescriptions or medication refills from Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO for convenience?
Many medical practices provide electronic prescriptions or medication refills as a quick, convenient way for you to receive your medications. Ask your doctor's office about whether they provide electronic prescriptions or refills, and check with your health insurance provider about prescription services they may offer.
How do Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO facilitate seamless transitions of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings?
How do Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO facilitate seamless transitions of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings?
If you need to change healthcare settings, such as being discharged from the hospital to a rehabilitation center or transitioning to home care, your team of healthcare professionals will work together to ensure continuity of care. They will communicate your medical records, history, and any other important information to the next care team so everyone can be equipped to provide high-quality care.
It is also important that you understand and feel confident about each step of your care. Don't hesitate to ask questions, and offer honest communication with your healthcare professionals so they can tailor your treatment to your needs.
Can I access remote monitoring or telehealth services provided by Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO for ongoing care management?
Can I access remote monitoring or telehealth services provided by Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO for ongoing care management?
Your Neurology Specialist may recommend that you use new technologies called Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) to monitor your condition or symptoms between appointments. This may include tracking factors such as your weight, heart rate, blood oxygen level, blood pressure, temperature, or glucose levels. RPM devices can provide real-time updates to your physician or care team so they can keep track of trends or determine if you need more immediate care.
During your appointment, ask your Neurology Specialist about the potential use of RPM and the possible benefits for your individual treatment plan.
How do Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO address patient feedback and quality improvement initiatives to enhance their practice?
How do Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO address patient feedback and quality improvement initiatives to enhance their practice?
Patient feedback is an important and helpful factor for Neurology Specialists as they work to improve and maintain the quality of their practice. Ratings and comments from patients can provide guidance for office staff, process efficiencies, and physician communication. Healthgrades also publishes hospital quality data and awards the top facilities in the nation as America's Best Hospitals. These data-driven reports help specialists choose affiliations with high-quality hospitals that offer a higher rate of successful outcomes.
What role do Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO play in addressing public health challenges and epidemics affecting the local community?
What role do Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO play in addressing public health challenges and epidemics affecting the local community?
As physicians offering first-hand care to patients, Neurology Specialists have a unique perspective and influence on public health. Routine screenings for diseases or conditions can help prevent more complicated care down the line, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infection for patients. By counseling patients on preventive lifestyle habits, such as routine exercise and nutrition, doctors can lower the risk of chronic conditions in the population and ease the demand for critical care. Local physicians may also participate in community health programs or offer volunteer care, which helps increase access to healthcare for those who may not otherwise receive it. Through these types of initiatives and others like them, specialists can contribute to their community's overall public health.
What support resources are available for caregivers of patients receiving care from Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO?
What support resources are available for caregivers of patients receiving care from Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO?
Acting as a caregiver for a loved one can be a stressful and often emotional role. Caregiver burnout is common, and the challenges of caring for someone with a serious condition may be overwhelming. Fortunately, help is available.
Your Neurology Specialist's office in Aurora, CO may be able to provide information about local support groups for caregivers, or there are several online communities you can access. Local respite services can provide quality, short-term care for your loved one and allow you to take needed time for yourself.
Caregivers of veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs health system can receive support through the VA, including legal and financial planning services. If your loved one has a disability and already receives Medicaid, your City may allow you to become a paid caregiver. Contact your state's Medicaid office for more information.
What measures do Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO take to address patients' financial concerns or facilitate access to affordable healthcare services?
What measures do Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO take to address patients' financial concerns or facilitate access to affordable healthcare services?
Your Neurology Specialist's office can provide information about financial assistance, which may be referred to as charity care. Some doctor's offices also offer payment plans that allow you to pay your bill over a certain period of time.
If you need to receive care at a hospital, you may qualify for financial assistance through that hospital. If you receive care at a non-profit hospital, you must be offered financial assistance if you cannot afford to pay. If you participate in a government program, such as Medicaid or Medicare, those programs' websites can offer guidance about coverage for the care you need.
Your hospital may also have a patient advocate on staff who can help guide you through your coverage or your financial assistance options. You can also find your own guide through the Patient Advocate Foundation.
How can patients effectively advocate for themselves during appointments with Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO?
How can patients effectively advocate for themselves during appointments with Neurology Specialists in Aurora, CO?
It is important to remember that you are a partner with your Neurology Specialist as you find the right treatment plan for you. You have a voice in your healthcare decisions, and it is important to communicate your goals and preferences clearly to get the highest quality of care.
Ways to advocate for yourself during appointments include: preparing questions in advance to ask your doctor, bringing someone with you to listen and take notes, asking your Neurology Specialist to clarify when you do not understand something, and being honest when you have concerns.
If you are unsure about a recommended treatment, tell your doctor you want to seek a second opinion. A quality Neurology Specialist will not take offense at this; rather, a good doctor wants to get as much information as possible to make the right treatment choice. If your Neurology Specialist does question your interest in a second opinion, it may be a sign that another Neurology Specialist may be a better fit for you.