Neurophysiology
Neurophysiology the study of how the body works with the brain and nervous system.
Neurophysiology is a branch of Neurology that specialises in recording and interpreting electrical signals from the nervous system (brain and nerves).
The Department of Clinical Neurophysiology offers a range of Neurophysiological investigations. Staff include a Neurophysiology and Neurology Consultant (Dr Peter Kinirons) and experienced Neurophysiologists (Claire, Claudia, Iris and Sorcha).
The department believes in a multidisciplinary model, working closely with specialist Neurology nurses, Consultant Neurologists, and the Paediatric team.
| GP referrals for: | Specialist Clinicians referrals for: |
| Routine and Sleep Deprived EEGs |
EMG/Complex EMG |
| Nerve Conduction Tests | Botox Treatment |
| Visual Evoked Potentials | Occipital Nerve Block |
| Repetitive Nerve Stimulation | |
| Prolonged Inpatient Video Telemetry EEG Monitoring |
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Indicated for:
- Epilepsy
- Brain Dysfunction (e.g. encephalopathy)
- Sleep Disorders
Nerve Conduction Studies
Indicated for:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow
- Generalised Peripheral Neuropathies
- Common Peroneal Palsy
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Electromyography (Needle EMG) and Advanced Nerve Conduction Studies
Patients should be referred for Neurological opinion prior to referral for Needle EMG to assess what muscles and nerves need to be examined so that we can allocate an adequate amount of time for the appointment.
Indicated for possible:
- Neuromuscular Disorders (such as Myopathies, Motor Neuron Disease and Myasthenia Gravis)
- Radiculopathies
- Plexopathies
Referrals
UPDATE - From the 1st of February we will stop accepting referrals in the post. GPs should refer through HealthLink and other Consultants should send the referral letter to neurophysiologyreferralcork@bonsecours.ie. Referral emails will only be accepted if they have patient’s name, date of birth, address, phone number and reason for test.
Referral letters must include the patients name, address, date of birth, test required, past medical history, reason for test and a contact telephone number for the patient.
Costs
(please note for returning patients these prices have increased from February 2024)
Please check with your insurance company regarding your cover and any excess payable.
|
Routine Electroencephalogram (EEG) |
€350 |
| Routine EEG (Patients insured with LAYA) | €153 |
| Sleep Deprived Electroencephalogram (EEG) | €350 |
| Sleep Deprived EEG (Patients insured with LAYA) | €153 |
| Prolonged Video telemetry EEG |
Covered under inpatient admission subject to your insurance policy |
| Visual Evoked Potentials | €120 |
| Nerve Conduction Studies | €350 |
| Nerve Conduction Studies and EMG | €425 |
| EMG Consultation Fee* | €100 |
*Patients under the care of Dr Kinirons will be exempt from this charge
Please contact the department for any further clarification.
Contact Information:
For any further information or enquiries about the services that we provide please feel free to contact the department.
Neurophysiology Department: 021 480 1715
Consultant Neurologist and Neurophysiologist: Dr. Peter Kinirons
Head of Department: Claire Jolliffe
Department Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
Dr Peter Kinirons
Consultant Neurologist
Biography
Consultant Neurologist & Clinical Neurophysiologist
Services:
Investigation, diagnosis, treatment & management of neurological disorders as Day case or Inpatient.
Irish Neurological Association Awards 2010
The Harold Millar Prize for best overall presentation was awarded to Dr. Peter Kinirons for his paper 'A novel locus for Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy in French Canadian families maps to 10p11'
Qualifications
M.B.B.Ch B.A.O., M.R.C.P.I., Ph.DContact Details
- Dr Peter Kinirons
- Suite 16, Clinic B The Cork ClinicWestern RoadCork
- Tel: 021 4865730
- Fax: 021 4865731
- Email: neuroclinic@bonsecours.ie
Secretary
- Noelle Reidy
- Tel: 021 4865730
