My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group
Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Aaron Lewis, MD
Neurology
An important part of being your physician is understanding who you are. That also means understanding how valuable your time is. My colleagues and I have developed My Doctor Online so you can e-mail me, check your lab results, make an appointment, access our many online programs or get information about a particular health topic – any time it’s convenient for you.
Quick Links
- After your visit - Acute Low Back Pain
- After your visit - Neck/Cervical Spine Pain
- Imaging Procedures
- Office Procedures
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Communicate Your Health Care Wishes - California Advance Health Care Directive Kit
- Managing Your Headaches
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Neurologic Disorders - American Academy of Neurology
- Prepare for Your Procedure - Emmi
General References
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Common Questions about Neurology
Neurologists are doctors that diagnose and treat problems of the brain, spinal cord, nerves muscle.
What kind of problems does a neurologist see?
We often see patients with strokes, seizures, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, migraines and a wide variety of other neurological conditions.
If your personal physician feels you have a neurologic condition, you might be referred to a neurologist. Your neurologist will perform tests, give advice, and sometimes prescribe medication. Often we function as a consultant to your primary care physician. However, for some chronic neurologic disorders we will continue to follow and treat you along with your primary care physician.
What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?
A “brain surgeon” (also called a neurosurgeon) performs surgery to treat certain neurologic problems. Neurologists do not perform surgery.
Where do I go to have my disability, sick leave, family forms and DMV forms filled out?
The Medical Correspondence Department can help you with those forms. They will contact us if they need any signatures. It is important to bring any letters that we have given you such as visit verification and time off letters with you to Medical Correspondence. They are located at the lobby of 2238 Geary Blvd and their hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm. Their phone number is (415)-833-3778.