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High Definition Brain SPECT is a non-invasive procedure for functional imaging of the brain (Brain perfusion imaging ).  Our advanced image processing capabilities make it a very effective resource for the evaluation of patients with co-existing Neuropsychiatric conditions.

Among the most frequent indications are: neuropsychiatric suffering after Head trauma, complex variants of Epilepsy, more specific diagnosis of brain Degeneration ( Memory disorders, Dementia, Developmental disorders ), Cerebrovascular disease, ADHD + comorbidity, Learning disorders, Mood disorders, effects of Substance abuse, etc.

Dr. Pavel has a long experience in Academic Nuclear Medicine, including a one year sabbatical at the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda Maryland, dedicated to functional brain imaging evaluation.

Brain SPECT is performed on the premises of The Neuroscience Center in Deerfield, IL , directed by Steven R. Best M.D. The Center is a multidisciplinary resource for diagnosis and treatment of Neuropsychiatric diseases of youngsters and adults with emphasis on complex child & adolescent patients.

On the premises there are also : (1) a modern EEG lab with interpretation provided by John Hughes M.D. (a world renowned specialist); (2) a Neuro-biofeedback lab, supervised by Cynthia Kent, Psy.D. and (3) rTMS (repetitive Trans Magnetic Stimulation) facility, supervised by S. Best M.D. Len Koziol, Psy.D. supervises neuropsychological evaluations.

The addition of perfusion Brain SPECT has allowed the Neuroscience Center to further its ability to fully evaluate the consequences of co-existing conditions and to prescribe a treatment strategy that is specifically tailored to each patient. This kind of objectively measured multi-specialty evaluation actually shortens the amount of time spent on the path from initial visit, to substantive  symptom relief.

As of early 2010 we will also provide a new type of functional brain imaging called the 123-I DaT Scan. This newly available compound enables the visualization of the dopamine transporter (DaT) distribution within the striata by SPECT. These are gray matter structures located deep inside the brain and which are part of the nigrostriatal sytem of neurons (brain cells) and can be affected by a degenerative process (dopaminergic degeneration) which in turn can lead to certain types of movement disorders in adult. The best known is Parkinson’s disease which needs to be detected as early as possible for effective treatment. In addition this DaTSCAN enables the differentiation from other conditions which can mimic Parkinson’s. The procedure is simple and non-invasive. It consists of an intravenous injection followed 3 hours later by a 30 min imaging session with the same gamma camera routinely used for Brain SPECT.