Our Services A - Z - Neurophysiology Department
About the service
Welcome to the Neurophysiology Department.
Neurophysiology is a diagnostic speciality concerned with recording and interpreting electrical signals from the central nervous system. It is important in the evaluation of nerve and brain function and the assessment and diagnosis of the nervous system such as epilepsy and nerve and muscle disease.
We carry out the following services:-
- EEGs
- Sleep EEGs
- Ambulatory EEGs
- Nerve conduction studies and Carpal tunnel clinics
- EMG (electromyography) Clinics
We presently accept consultant referrals for EEGs, NCS/EMGs and carpal tunnel clinics. We accept GP referrals via ERS for carpal tunnel syndrome and EMG studies.
Clinic availability
- EEG Clinic - Monday to Friday
- Sleep Deprived EEG - Monday to Friday
- Ambulatory EEG - Monday to Thursday
- NCS/EMG Clinic - Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Carpal Tunnel & Ulnar Clinic - Monday to Friday
- Choose & Book (Carpal Tunnel Clinic)
- About the Team
Consultant Neurophysiologist - Dr Manohar Deshpande
Department Manager - Lynda Marcroft
Advanced Practitioner - Sharon Edwards
Highly Specialised Physiologist - Michelle Ireland
HCAs - Elizabeth Jones and Julie O’Keefe
Secretary - Gill Price
- Location
We are based on level 1 (Yellow zone) Whiston hospital
- Contact Details
Phone number: 0151 430 1462
Email address: Neurophysiology.Group@sthk.nhs.uk
- Relevant Leaflets/Documents/Links
Page last updated on 16th May 2022
