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.
Jai Cho, MD
Neurology
As your physician, I value my relationship with you. And I know that maintaining a good relationship means being able to communicate with each other. My colleagues and I have developed My Doctor Online so that we can stay in touch more easily. Because the better connected we are, the healthier you are.
Quick Links
- Stroke Prevention Video
- Santa Clara Stroke Center
- 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)
Neurologists are doctors that diagnose and treat problems of the brain and nerves.
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.
If you have paperwork that needs to be filled out by a neurologist, please bring the forms to the Business Office (Dept 160), downstairs on the first floor.