I was seen by Dr. Giancarlo for episodes of numbness to my lips and right arm. I also experience light-headedness and sometimes weakness to my right leg. After answering questions and a quick neuro exam, Dr. Giancarlo was able to give me a diagnosis of right vertebrobasilar artery steal. I was ordered TCD which I had done last week and I a waiting for the results. For the record, I was hospitalized to r/o CVA or TIAS which all tests were negative for either one. A different neurologist wanted to do an EMG which I did not feel was pertinent to my symptoms so I declined the test. Nobody was able to explain the numbness to my lips except for Dr. Giancarlo who to the time to explain everything to me.
Very professional staff. Time was put into my case and it was looked upon with a diagnostic mindset. A very busy office so be prepared to wait, but it is worth the patients.